Bisque porcelain, also known as bisque or unglazed porcelain, is a type of porcelain that has been fired once but not glazed. The firing process hardens the porcelain and gives it its characteristic white colour, but the surface is still porous and absorbs liquids. Bisque porcelain can be left unglazed, or it can be painted with pigments or glazes and fired again to create a finished piece.

Bisque porcelain dolls and figurines are a well-known application of the bisque porcelain. They were first introduced in the early 19th century, and quickly became popular for their detailed, realistic features and lifelike expressions. These dolls are characterized by their hollow, unglazed body and smooth surface, bisque dolls are highly collectible.

Bisque porcelain is also often used in the production of decorative items, such as vases, bowls, and figurines, and can also be used to make functional objects, like figurines and small more...

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Large French bisque porcelain bust after Paul Duboy, 58 cm high…

French Bisque Porcelain Bust, 58 cm High

Large French bisque porcelain bust after Paul Duboy, 58 cm high approx.

Very large bisque figure group, in the form of three men…

Bisque Figure Group: Three Men in Combat

Very large bisque figure group, in the form of three men fighting, one bearing hammer, raised on a cobalt pedestal, height 96 cm

Large bisque figure group, depicting the three dancing hours…

Bisque Dancing Hours Figure Group

Large bisque figure group, depicting the three dancing hours with ribbons and foliage on a circular cobalt base, height 54 cm

A pair of impressive German bisque Count figures decorated in…

German Bisque Count Figures on Fluted Pedestals

A pair of impressive German bisque Count figures decorated in traditional costume on fluted wooden pedestals

A rare Wharetana bisque lidded box oval in shape, this design…

Wharetana Bisque Lidded Box with Maori Designs

A rare Wharetana bisque lidded box oval in shape, this design of this box references an old Maori pigment container, the sides are decorated with a hei Takarangi single spiral design with a border of hei Whakarare and standard hei tiki panels around the…

A charming tall pair of finely modelled German glazed bisque…

A charming tall pair of finely modelled German glazed bisque figures hand painted finish depicting couple in period costume with feed bowl and spoon. Makers emblem to base and no.314, height 59 cm, width 25 cm

Bisque porcelain bust of Marie Antoinette, signed M. Wagmueller,…

Marie Antoinette Bisque Porcelain Bust, 19th Century

Bisque porcelain bust of Marie Antoinette, signed M. Wagmueller, French, 19th century. 45 cm high

Impressive Sevres bisque figure of a Philosopher, depicted…

Sevres Bisque Figure of Seated Philosopher

Impressive Sevres bisque figure of a Philosopher, depicted seated in draping robes, holding a tablet in one hand and resting his head on the other, impressed marks and date to base, a/f (minor chip to base), height 43 cm

Pair of bisque panels. 42 cm high.

Bisque Panel Pair: 42 cm Height

Pair of bisque panels. 42 cm high.

Tharaud Limoges bisque bust of a young girl, blue and gilt…

Tharaud Limoges Bisque Bust of Young Girl, 40cm High

Tharaud Limoges bisque bust of a young girl, blue and gilt socle, 40 cm high

Large 19th century bisque figure group, in the form of King…

King Arthur and Guinevere Bisque Figure Group

Large 19th century bisque figure group, in the form of King Arthur and Guinevere embracing, raised on a oval base with leaf and floral border, height 43 cm

Earthenware elephant & rider on painted bisque, with ivory…

Restored Earthenware Elephant and Rider Sculpture

Earthenware elephant & rider on painted bisque, with ivory tusks. Condition: good to fair, some restoration. Height 62 cm

An Austrian amphora bisque figure. Modelled of a huntsman with…

Austrian Bisque Huntsman Figure on Naturalistic Base

An Austrian amphora bisque figure. Modelled of a huntsman with arrows on a circular naturalistic base with amphora mark. 70 cm high.

Antique marriage dome, with antique tinted bisque figures and…

Antique Bisque Marriage Dome with Floral Arrangement

Antique marriage dome, with antique tinted bisque figures and floral arrangement, approx 57 cm high

Napoleon Death Mask, bisque porcelain (restored), 19th century.…

Napoleon's Bisque Porcelain Death Mask, 19th Century

Napoleon Death Mask, bisque porcelain (restored), 19th century. 10 cm

Antique French bisque figure group, approx 20 cm high, 33 cm…

French Bisque Figure Group, 20cm x 33cm x 15cm

Antique French bisque figure group, approx 20 cm high, 33 cm long, 15 cm deep

Framed set of bisque plaques, each depicting classical scenes,…

Classical Bisque Plaque Set in Framed Display

Framed set of bisque plaques, each depicting classical scenes, diameter 6 cm (plaque) and 29.5 x 35 cm (frame)

Set of four Royal Copenhagen bisque plaques, of circular form,…

Royal Copenhagen Bisque Plaques - Four Seasons

Set of four Royal Copenhagen bisque plaques, of circular form, decorated in relief with the four seasons, diameter 13.5 cm

A pair of large late 19th century German porcelain painted…

German Porcelain Lovebirds Figurine, 19th Century

A pair of large late 19th century German porcelain painted bisque figures a couple in 18th century dress with lovebirds. Impressed mark AM. Bohemia. Height 46 cm

Antique European bisque porcelain figure group of three putti…

Bisque Putti and Sheep Play Group

Antique European bisque porcelain figure group of three putti at play with a sheep. 20 cm high

Vintage Memorial display, bisque flowers and dove nestled…

Bisque Flower Memorial Display in Glass Dome

Vintage Memorial display, bisque flowers and dove nestled amongst tin leaves 'In loving Memory' set in large glass dome dia:40 cm

An Austrian coloured bisque porcelain figural group, early 20th…

Austrian Bisque Porcelain Figural Group, 20th Century

An Austrian coloured bisque porcelain figural group, early 20th century, depicting a youth and a maiden in rustic medieval clothing, impressed and printed marks and numbers underside, including 'Austria'. Height 60 cm

Pair of Sevres porcelain and bisque portrait medallions,…

Sevres porcelain portrait medallions of two gentlemen

Pair of Sevres porcelain and bisque portrait medallions, depicting three quarter sinister portraits of two gentleman in bisque, surrounded by cobalt and gilt porcelain mounts, diameter 11 cm (2)

Michael J Sutty figurine, bisque statuette of an Scott's guard…

Bisque Scott's Guard Officer Figurine with Sword, 30cm

Michael J Sutty figurine, bisque statuette of an Scott's guard officer with cast metal sword and swagger stick, height 30 cm

French bisque pair of figures restorations to one finger.…

Bisque Figure Pair with Restored Finger

French bisque pair of figures restorations to one finger. Height of tallest 40 cm

French marriage dome with a Mary bisque figure

Mary Bisque Figure Tops French Marriage Dome

French marriage dome with a Mary bisque figure

A Victorian bisque bust of a young Renaissance lady, circa…

Victorian Bisque Bust of Renaissance Lady

A Victorian bisque bust of a young Renaissance lady, circa 1901-1925. Height 30 cm.

Pair of Victorian fairy lights, S. Clarke Pyramid crystal with…

Victorian Fairy Lights with Rose Covers

Pair of Victorian fairy lights, S. Clarke Pyramid crystal with German bisque porcelain rose covers

Pair of KPM bisque porcelain exotic dancers, height 35 cm

KPM Bisque Porcelain Exotic Dancers, 35cm

Pair of KPM bisque porcelain exotic dancers, height 35 cm

A large pair of French bisque figures, circa 1900, both…

French Bisque Figures on Naturalistic Base

A large pair of French bisque figures, circa 1900, both modelled in elaborate fashion, on a naturalistic circular base, 67.5 cm and 65.5 cm high respectively,

Set of three classical themed bisque panels, one of circular…

Classical Bisque Panels: Theseus vs. Centaur & More

Set of three classical themed bisque panels, one of circular form and two of rectangular form, one depicting Theseus slaying the Centaur, width 5.5 cm (panel) and 19 x 33 cm (frame)

Four German bisque bathing beauty figures.

German Bisque Bathing Beauties

Four German bisque bathing beauty figures.

19th century bisque figure, in the form of a classical woman…

Bisque Figure of Classical Woman with Resting Head

19th century bisque figure, in the form of a classical woman with robes falling from the shoulders, with head resting upon arm, height 35 cm

Pair of antique tinted bisque figures of a lady and gent, each…

Antique Bisque Lady and Gent Figures, 33cm High Pair

Pair of antique tinted bisque figures of a lady and gent, each approx 33 cm high

A French white bisque and gilt porcelain amphora jar, 19th…

Neoclassical Bisque and Gilt Porcelain Amphora Jar

A French white bisque and gilt porcelain amphora jar, 19th century, moulded with neoclassical style embellishments, including roundels with cupids, acanthus leaf and other foliate motifs to the shoulder and collar, a gilt bronze gallery and a domed lid…

Two pairs of Danish bisque plaques with Bacchanalian scenes…

Danish Bacchanalian Bisque Plaques by Copenhagen and B&G

Two pairs of Danish bisque plaques with Bacchanalian scenes Copenhagen and B&G

Bisque porcelain plaque, wall plaque decorated in high relief…

Cherubic Bisque Porcelain Wall Plaque

Bisque porcelain plaque, wall plaque decorated in high relief with figures and cherubs, 20 x 44 cm

Pair of tinted bisque figures of a young male and female, each…

Tinted Bisque Figures of Young Male and Female Pair

Pair of tinted bisque figures of a young male and female, each approx 37 cm high (2)

Antique French bisque figure of a semi clad putto seated on a…

French Bisque Putto Figure on Rocky Base

Antique French bisque figure of a semi clad putto seated on a rocky base, 50 cm high

Two early 20th century German bisque bathing beauty reclining…

German Bisque Bathing Beauty Reclining Figures (Restored)

Two early 20th century German bisque bathing beauty reclining figures, 12 cm, 9.5 cm (both restored)

Early 20th century German bisque bathing beauty reclining…

German Bisque Bathing Beauty Figure, Early 20th Century

Early 20th century German bisque bathing beauty reclining figure, 10 cm

Early 20th century German bisque bathing beauty reclining…

German Bisque Bathing Beauty Figure

Early 20th century German bisque bathing beauty reclining figure, 10 cm

Early 20th century German bisque bathing beauty reclining…

German Bisque Bathing Beauty Figure

Early 20th century German bisque bathing beauty reclining figure, 12 cm

Early 20th century German bisque bathing beauty reclining…

German Bisque Bathing Beauty Figure - Early 20th Century

Early 20th century German bisque bathing beauty reclining figure, 12 cm

Schafer & Vater, two miniature bisque porcelain tea Services,…

Miniature Bisque Porcelain Tea Services by Schafer & Vater

Schafer & Vater, two miniature bisque porcelain tea Services, of foliate and strawberry form (11), height 11 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle

A French figural bisque porcelain sweet meat dish, 19th century,…

19th Century French Figural Bisque Sweet Meat Dish

A French figural bisque porcelain sweet meat dish, 19th century, 37 cm high

Pair Continental bisque ceramic wall plaques each of Women in a…

Classical Women Bisque Wall Plaques

Pair Continental bisque ceramic wall plaques each of Women in a classical scene in relief, diameter 36 cm x 28 cm approx, oval.

Late 19th century Copenhagen bisque figure of Ganymede and the…

Ganymede Offering Cup to Eagle Bisque Figure

Late 19th century Copenhagen bisque figure of Ganymede and the eagle with a kneeling youth offering a cup to an eagle

Michael S Sutty figurine, bisque statuette of an Welsh guard…

Welsh Guard Officer Figurine by Michael S Sutty

Michael S Sutty figurine, bisque statuette of an Welsh guard officer with sword and spurs in cast metal, height 34 cm

Early 20th century German bisque bathing beauty reclining…

German Bisque Bathing Beauty Reclining Figure - 9cm

Early 20th century German bisque bathing beauty reclining figure, 9 cm

A German white porcelain figurine, rearing horse with bisque…

Naked Lady and Rearing Horse Porcelain Figurine

A German white porcelain figurine, rearing horse with bisque naked lady. Height 23 cm

Royal Copenhagen angel plaques, bisque porcelain wall plaques…

Bisque Angel Plaques with Oak Frames

Royal Copenhagen angel plaques, bisque porcelain wall plaques with cupid and angel decoration in relief framed with carved oak frames (frames 'A/F')

Antique marriage dome, with antique tinted bisque figure and…

Antique Bisque Figure Wedding Dome

Antique marriage dome, with antique tinted bisque figure and floral arrangement, approx 57 cm high

German bisque porcelain statue, depicting young boy writing a…

Bisque Boy Writing Letter Statue

German bisque porcelain statue, depicting young boy writing a letter, height 25 cm

Pair of Victorian fairy lights, S.Clarke Pyramid crystal with…

Victorian Fairy Lights with Porcelain Rose Covers

Pair of Victorian fairy lights, S.Clarke Pyramid crystal with German bisque porcelain rose covers

Late 19th century German bisque figure of a lady holding…

German Bisque Lady with Watering Jug

Late 19th century German bisque figure of a lady holding watering jug and wearing a traditional colourful dress, looking to the skies. A miesen style mark appears to base, height 39 cm

Four late 19th century Danish bisque figures one Copenhagen of…

Danish Bisque Figures from Late 19th Century

Four late 19th century Danish bisque figures one Copenhagen of a seated shepherd with dog, another of a dancing girl and a B&G figure possibly of Ganymede

A Neapolitan bisque putti group, late 19th century. Depicting a…

Neapolitan Dionysian Putti Bisque Group

A Neapolitan bisque putti group, late 19th century. Depicting a Dionysian putto atop a craggy plinth with a grapevine garland about his head and holding a chalice, with four animated putti below holding various emblems; unmarked. Height 19 cm

A Limoges bisque bust of Louise Brongniart, mounted on a royal…

Louise Brongniart Bust on Blue and Gold Plinth

A Limoges bisque bust of Louise Brongniart, mounted on a royal blue and gold plinth 40 cm high

A French bisque porcelain figural group, circa 1900 three…

Bisque Putti Figural Group with Bronze Mount

A French bisque porcelain figural group, circa 1900 three playful putti with floral garlands upon a circular base within a gilt bronze rococo footed mount; unmarked. Height 17 cm

An antique bisque porcelain statue of a seated nude and serpent,…

Nude with Serpent

An antique bisque porcelain statue of a seated nude and serpent, 19th century, 23 cm high

Pair of large antique bisque figures

Antique Bisque Figurines

Pair of large antique bisque figures

A German bisque miniature figurine, circa 1920s, the porcelain…

German Bisque Bathing Belle Figurine

A German bisque miniature figurine, circa 1920s, the porcelain bathing belle wearing a cloche bathing cap and attired in a handstitched fabric tunic and wearing painted blue shoes; unmarked. Height 14 cm

An Art Nouveau Continental bisque porcelain figural ornament.…

Art Nouveau Bisque Figural Ornament, 1920

An Art Nouveau Continental bisque porcelain figural ornament. Circa 1920. Height 50 cm.

German bisque porcelain bust, by Karl Volkstedt depicting young…

Volkstedt Porcelain Bust of Young Girl

German bisque porcelain bust, by Karl Volkstedt depicting young girl, signed to verso J. Daole, height 19 cm

French late 19th century pair of hand painted bisque figures,…

Hand-painted Bisque Dancer Figures, Late 19th Century

French late 19th century pair of hand painted bisque figures, probably Choisy-Le-Roy depicting dancers set uopn round bases, with raised blue mark. Condition fair to poor, man missing one finger, resoration to the ladys arm with some other losses. Height…

Continental bisque figure of a maiden, depicted standing…

Bisque Maiden with Fan

Continental bisque figure of a maiden, depicted standing holding a large fan behind her head, in tones of yellow, white and purple, a/f, height 41 cm

Antique bisque figure of a kneeling maiden, impressed 'ENERET…

Bisque Kneeling Maiden Figure with Blue Lozenge, 14cm

Antique bisque figure of a kneeling maiden, impressed 'ENERET MC.PKIX' and an applied blue lozenge, 14 cm high

Three early 20th century novelty 'Naughty' beauty boxes pair…

Naughty Beauty Boxes with Bisque Ladies

Three early 20th century novelty 'Naughty' beauty boxes pair painted bisque ladies in shell boxes and other in turtle box (hair line crack to base) 10 cm lengths

Three Heubach Koppelsdorf bisque figures all with stamps to…

Heubach Koppelsdorf Bisque Figures Set of 3

Three Heubach Koppelsdorf bisque figures all with stamps to lower back base, height 32 cm

Good German bisque Napoleon figure depicting a standing…

Damaged German Bisque Napoleon Figurine with Fallen British Soldier

Good German bisque Napoleon figure depicting a standing Napoleon a/f with large chip to hat, overseeing a fallen British soldier, possible a staff is missing from arms of Napoleon. Crossed lines with central S, mark of the A.W.Kister, Scheibe-Alsbach,…

Vintage French couple with child ceramic figure, bisque ceramic…

French Family Swing Bisque Ceramic Figure

Vintage French couple with child ceramic figure, bisque ceramic figure, depicting couple with child on a swing, hand painted decoration, gilt highlights, inscribed medallion Jg to base, height 26 cm

Michael S Sutty figurine, bisque statuette of an Irish guard…

Bisque Irish Guard Officer Figurine with Sword

Michael S Sutty figurine, bisque statuette of an Irish guard officer with sword in cast metal, height 34 cm

French Letu & Mauger bisque figure group, depicting Leda and…

French Bisque Figure Group of Leda and Swan

French Letu & Mauger bisque figure group, depicting Leda and swan, in tones of blue, pink, green and brown, impressed mark to base, a/f, height 36.5 cm

Collection of continental figures including bisque

Bisque Continental Figure Collection

Collection of continental figures including bisque

Pair of German tinted bisque figures, approx 36 cm

German Tinted Bisque Figurines - 36cm Pair

Pair of German tinted bisque figures, approx 36 cm

German bisque pig figure seated pig figure, with spaces for a…

Bisque Pig Candle Holder with Match Box Space

German bisque pig figure seated pig figure, with spaces for a candle and match box to pig's head and back, height 10 cm.

Pair Continental courting couple wall plaques, bisque ceramic…

Continental Courting Couple Wall Plaques - Bisque Ceramic

Pair Continental courting couple wall plaques, bisque ceramic circular plaques, each of a courting couple, in relief figures, diameter 28 cm, each

Pair bisque courting couple ceramic plaques, each an oval…

Bisque Courting Couple Ceramic Plaques - Set of Two

Pair bisque courting couple ceramic plaques, each an oval bisque ceramic plaque, with a courting couple in relief, height 30 cm, each

Pair Austrian bisque figures, standing man and woman, in…

Austrian Tyrol Couple Bisque Figures - 43cm

Pair Austrian bisque figures, standing man and woman, in traditional Austrian Tyrol dress, height 43 cm (each).

German bisque plaque, oval plaque depicting boy laying down…

Boy and Cat Bisque Plaque

German bisque plaque, oval plaque depicting boy laying down with a cat, width 13 cm

Pair of antique tinted bisque figural wall plaques (2)

Antique Bisque Figural Wall Plaques (Pair)

Pair of antique tinted bisque figural wall plaques (2)

Bisque bust figurine of girl

Girl Bisque Bust Figurine

Bisque bust figurine of girl

Early bisque cat figurine

Vintage Bisque Cat Figurine

Early bisque cat figurine

Early 20th century bisque figure group, depicting an allegory…

Allegorical Bisque Figure Group with Cherub and Two Figures

Early 20th century bisque figure group, depicting an allegory with cherub and two figures, incised mark to base, a/f, height 22 cm and length 21 cm

French bisque parian figure of Autumn, signed Falconet, 20 cm…

Falconet's Autumn Bisque Figure

French bisque parian figure of Autumn, signed Falconet, 20 cm high

Pair of Edwardian bisque figures, depicting a man and women, in…

Edwardian Bisque Figures on Pedestal

Pair of Edwardian bisque figures, depicting a man and women, in tones of blue and pink, raised on circular pedestal, height 20 cm

Late 19th century Austrian bisque figural vase, in the form of…

Austrian Bisque Figural Vase with Putto Playing Hide and Seek

Late 19th century Austrian bisque figural vase, in the form of a flower and foliage, decorated with three putto playing hide and seat, in tones of pink, green, blue and yellow, height 26 cm

A Staffordshire style hen on basket tureen and egg holder, a…

Staffordshire Hen Tureen with Egg Holder

A Staffordshire style hen on basket tureen and egg holder, a bisque figure of a roosting hen upon a glazed basket, the interior with six white egg cups in a removable holder; painted marks 22 to interior, height 23.5 cm, length 28 cm, width 19.5 cm

Victorian footed bisque jardiniere, of circular form, decorated…

Victorian Cherub Jardiniere with Scrolled Feet

Victorian footed bisque jardiniere, of circular form, decorated with a raised classical border of cherubs, birds and scrolling vines, raised on four scrolled feet, a/f, diameter 26 cm

Ceramic plaque of children, tinted bisque Along with a figure…

Ceramic Children and Pierrot Figurine

Ceramic plaque of children, tinted bisque Along with a figure of Pierrot circa 1932,by K & O, made in USA, approx 12 cm high & shorter (2)

Pair of Capodimonte bisque porcelain busts on gilt painted…

Capodimonte Bisque Porcelain Busts on Gilt Stands (Pair)

Pair of Capodimonte bisque porcelain busts on gilt painted stands, approx 10 cm high (2)

Three graduated bisque ceramic plaques, each with figures in…

Triptych Bisque Ceramic Relief Plaques

Three graduated bisque ceramic plaques, each with figures in relief, height 20 cm, largest

Framed German bisque wall plaque depicting a couple and an…

Cherub Couple Bisque Wall Plaque

Framed German bisque wall plaque depicting a couple and an cherub

Vintage Austrian bisque figural group, 26 cm tall. As inspected

Austrian Bisque Figural Group - Vintage 26cm Tall

Vintage Austrian bisque figural group, 26 cm tall. As inspected

A white glazed bisque porcelain oval tray. 46 cm wide

White Porcelain Oval Tray - 46cm

A white glazed bisque porcelain oval tray. 46 cm wide