Antique Nymphenburg Porcelain Figurine Vulcan Blanc de Chine Model 268 16\" For Sale

Antique Nymphenburg Porcelain Figurine Vulcan Blanc de Chine Model 268 16\"
Item / Dresden / MeissenColorWhiteFinishBlanc de Chine / GlazedSubjectRoman God Vulcan / (16 inches)Item Height16 inItem Width9 inItem Length7.5 inCountry/Region of ManufactureGermanyCollectionMyth and MagicProduction TechniqueHand-crafted, MoldedEraAntiqueDetailed Item DescriptionTitle:Magnificent Antique Nymphenburg Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figurine of the Roman God Vulcan (Model 268) – 16 Inches TallOverview
Up for sale is a stunning, highly collectible antique white porcelain figurine from the prestigiousPorzellanmanufaktur Nymphenburgin Germany. This large-scale masterpiece depicts the Roman mythological god of fire and skilled blacksmith,Vulcan, dynamically modeled sitting atop a rustic tree stump base.The original piece was designed by the celebrated 18th-century sculptorDominikus Auliczek. It beautifully showcases the dramatic flair, powerful muscle movement, and intricate anatomical detailing characteristic of master-level European porcelain work.Artistic & Visual Details

• Dynamic Pose:Vulcan is depicted with his right arm dynamically raised over his head, firmly gripping a blacksmith\'s hammer poised to strike a lightning bolt. His left hand rests lower down, managing thin tongs near his anvil.
• Intricate Modeling:Features a highly defined muscular torso, a expressive bearded face looking down at his work, and sweeping, fluttering drapery wrapping gracefully around his legs.
• Base Elements:His right foot is planted on a masterfully detailed classic military helmet sitting on the base, while his left leg hangs forward over the organic root textures of the stump.

Authenticity & Marks
The unglazed underside paste features clear, authentic impressed factory markings:

• Model Number:Deeply incised design code268
• Batch/Size Mark:Stamped numeral5
• Factory Mark:The authentic, faint blind-stamped Nymphenburg diamond shield (Rautenschild), confirming true German heritage.

Dimensions

• Height:16\"
• Width:9\"
• Depth:7 1/2\"

Condition Report
This antique figurine is in very good structural condition withno chips, cracks, or restorationsto the porcelain body.

• Glaze:Features a brilliant, high-glossblanc de chinefinish. There are small, minor spots of localized glaze wear consistent with age, specifically highlighted in the detailed listing photos.
• Underside:The unglazed bottom rim shows natural surface discoloration, staining, and superficial shelf wear from decades of display.
• Please review all 24 high-resolution gallery photos carefully as they serve as the definitive description of the item’s condition.

Vulcan, in Roman mythology the god of fire and considered a skilled blacksmith, porcelain, white, he sits on a tree stump, his right leg extended backward, resting on his helmet, his left leg supported by the base and stretched to the side, his bearded head lowered, he gazes intently at the anvil, his raised right hand wielding a hammer, poised to forge a lightning bolt, in his left hand he holds tongs, on his curly head he wears a feather-adorned cap, a cloth drapes over his muscular body, falling down his back to the seat and over the base, tied at the front with a ribbon and bow, it covers his groin and flutters along his right. Model designed by Dominikus Auliczek.
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