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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A Continental bisque mother and child

Bisque Mother and Child Sculpture

A Continental bisque mother and child

Pair of late 19th century probably French painted bisque figure…

19th Century French Bisque Romantic Couple Figure Group

Pair of late 19th century probably French painted bisque figure groups classical romantic couples (slight faults)

Heubach Koppelsdorf bisque figure of a young man doing a…

Bisque Handstand Figure, Heubach Koppelsdorf

Heubach Koppelsdorf bisque figure of a young man doing a handstand, stamped to base, height 18.5 cm

Vintage German bisque ceramic figure standing man with woman on…

German Bisque Figure with Woman on Horseback

Vintage German bisque ceramic figure standing man with woman on horseback, no marks evident. Height 23 cm length 28 cm

Early German bisque lady tennis player figure, 38 cm high…

German Bisque Lady Tennis Player Figure

Early German bisque lady tennis player figure, 38 cm high approx.

A pair of French bisque porcelain figures, circa 1930s, the two…

French Bisque Porcelain Figurines in Country Attire with Monkey

A pair of French bisque porcelain figures, circa 1930s, the two hollow cast bucolic figures in country style dress, the boy holding a monkey, both handcoloured in pastel tonings, and supported on tree trunk plinth bases. Heights: 24 cm. and 24.5 cm

Pair of antique bisque figural spill vases, each 14 cm high (2)

Antique Bisque Figural Spill Vases (Pair)

Pair of antique bisque figural spill vases, each 14 cm high (2)

A bisque ceramic figure of a Dutch man 39 cm height

Dutch Man Bisque Ceramic Figure - 39cm

A bisque ceramic figure of a Dutch man 39 cm height

An Austrian bisque porcelain figural vase by Teplitz, 19th…

Teplitz Bisque Porcelain Figural Vase with Playful Girls

An Austrian bisque porcelain figural vase by Teplitz, 19th century, in soft pastel colours on bisque with gilded highlights, and depicting playful girls, one holding a bouquet of flowers, raised upon a rocaille base; puce backstamp underside and painted…

Two tinted bisque figures of gents, approx 20 cm and shorter.…

Tinted Bisque Gentleman Figures - Set of 2

Two tinted bisque figures of gents, approx 20 cm and shorter. (2)

Pair of tinted Bisque figures along with bisque figures, approx…

Tinted and Short Bisque Figures Set

Pair of tinted Bisque figures along with bisque figures, approx 19 cm high and shorter (4)

Pair early continental bisque wall figures, lady and gentleman…

Period Couple Bisque Wall Figures - 20cm Height

Pair early continental bisque wall figures, lady and gentleman in period clothing. Height 20 cm (each).

Victorian gentleman bisque figurine

Victorian Gentleman Bisque Figurine

Victorian gentleman bisque figurine

Vintage bisque figure group, of two budgerigars perched on a…

Budgerigar Pair on Tree

Vintage bisque figure group, of two budgerigars perched on a tree, 25 cm high approx

Continental Art Nouveau bisque cherub plaque

Bisque Cherub Plaque in Art Nouveau Style

Continental Art Nouveau bisque cherub plaque

Antique 5 inch bisque head and shoulders, arms & feet, cloth…

Bisque Head Antique Doll with Cloth Body

Antique 5 inch bisque head and shoulders, arms & feet, cloth body

A Continental bisque figurine, blue boy 38 cm high

Blue Boy Bisque Figurine - 38cm High

A Continental bisque figurine, blue boy 38 cm high

Bisque biscuit barrel, approx 27 cm high

Bisque Biscuit Barrel: Elegant Storage for Your Treats

Bisque biscuit barrel, approx 27 cm high

Bisque figure of a young girl and her baskets of fruit

Girl with Fruit Baskets

Bisque figure of a young girl and her baskets of fruit

Two Victorian bisque lady wall vases, Height 34 cm approx

Victorian Bisque Lady Wall Vases - 34cm Height

Two Victorian bisque lady wall vases, Height 34 cm approx

Two vintage Continental ceramic ornamental pieces, including…

Vintage Continental Ceramic Ornaments

Two vintage Continental ceramic ornamental pieces, including bisque figures on a Seesaw, basket form vase, marked to base and # 5023, length 19 cm approx; and a strawberry form small teapot, marked # 1296 to base, height 12 cm

European bisque decorative centrepiece, pierced basket to top,…

European Bisque Decorative Centrepiece with Standing Figures

European bisque decorative centrepiece, pierced basket to top, supported by four standing figures, (rim chip to column). Height 31 cm

Grotesque bisque ashtray/match holder. Laughing man form.…

Laughing Man Bisque Ashtray/Match Holder

Grotesque bisque ashtray/match holder. Laughing man form. Height 9.5 cm

Two bisque monks playing skittles both approx 15 cm high (8)

Bisque Monk Skittle Players

Two bisque monks playing skittles both approx 15 cm high (8)

Antique pair of busts by Fritz Kochendorfer along with a bisque…

Kochendorfer Busts & Chariot Vase Set

Antique pair of busts by Fritz Kochendorfer along with a bisque vase of chariot form

Bisque porcelain bust, depicting Diana the huntress, mounted on…

Diana Huntress Bust on Pedestal

Bisque porcelain bust, depicting Diana the huntress, mounted on a pedestal, height 21 cm

Bisque porcelain bust, depicting Apollo, mounted on a pedestal,…

Apollo Porcelain Bust on Pedestal - 21.5 cm Height

Bisque porcelain bust, depicting Apollo, mounted on a pedestal, height 21.5 cm

Bisque porcelain figure, depicting a woman carrying a twin…

Traditional Dress Woman with Basket Figurine

Bisque porcelain figure, depicting a woman carrying a twin handled basket, in traditional dress standing on a pedestal, in tones of blue, pink, yellow and green, height 24 cm

Heirloom porcelain 'Icart Figure', depicting a women seated on…

Icart Porcelain Figure with Birds on Hat

Heirloom porcelain 'Icart Figure', depicting a women seated on a outdoor bench with birds resting on her hat, in bisque finish, length 20 cm

A fine quality Vienna white bisque porcelain classical plaque,…

Vienna Porcelain Classical Plaque with Blue Wavy Lines

A fine quality Vienna white bisque porcelain classical plaque, blue wavy lines mark, 12 x 15 cm

Boxed as new Hinz all painted bisque baby and other 10 cm, 8 cm

Hinz Bisque Baby Doll Set - New and Painted

Boxed as new Hinz all painted bisque baby and other 10 cm, 8 cm

Shaubach bisque figure of lamb

Shaubach Bisque Lamb Figure

Shaubach bisque figure of lamb

Four bisque fairy figurines, 12 cm high approx. (tallest)

Bisque Fairy Figurine Set - 4 Pieces - 12cm Tall

Four bisque fairy figurines, 12 cm high approx. (tallest)

A Kaiser porcelain bisque figure of two dolphins, 20 x 30 cm

Kaiser Porcelain Dolphin Duo Figure

A Kaiser porcelain bisque figure of two dolphins, 20 x 30 cm

A bisque model of a baby in a green porcelain bath

Green Bath Baby Bisque

A bisque model of a baby in a green porcelain bath

A pair of bisque baby figurines, probably Continental, the…

Bisque Baby Figurines, Seated and Crawling

A pair of bisque baby figurines, probably Continental, the naturalistically coloured figures, one in a seated position, the other ready to crawl; unmarked. Height 5.5 cm

Vintage Continental bisque ceramic bowl extensive figural…

Mermaid Bowl - Bisque Ceramic Vintage Decorative Art

Vintage Continental bisque ceramic bowl extensive figural decoration of mermaids supporting a shell form bowl, diameter 26 cm approx.

Vintage bisque porcelain figure of three graces 30.5 cm high…

Bisque Three Graces Figure - 30.5 cm High

Vintage bisque porcelain figure of three graces 30.5 cm high approx

Five antique porcelain and bisque figural ornaments, 19th…

Antique Figural Ornaments, 19th Century, A/F

Five antique porcelain and bisque figural ornaments, 19th century, A/F, the largest 17 cm high

A French bisque porcelain lidded box, circa 1930, the low form…

French Bisque Porcelain Lidded Box with Roses

A French bisque porcelain lidded box, circa 1930, the low form circular dish with a raised basket weave pattern and applied rosettes and ribbon, the conforming domed lid with a trio of finely moulded and realistic roses. Height 11.5 cm. Diameter 14 cm

Four various bisque figures (4)

Assorted Bisque Figurines Collection

Four various bisque figures (4)

Four bisque style figures of boys. 13.5 cm high (4)

Set of Four Bisque Boy Figures

Four bisque style figures of boys. 13.5 cm high (4)

Bisque figure of cupid, depicted reclining on his side, length…

Reclining Cupid Bisque Figure - 23cm

Bisque figure of cupid, depicted reclining on his side, length 23 cm

Two pairs of bisque painted figures, approx 26 cm high, and…

Bisque painted figure pairs: 26 cm and shorter (4)

Two pairs of bisque painted figures, approx 26 cm high, and shorter (4)

Three antique bisque plaques of putti

Bisque Putti Plaques Trio

Three antique bisque plaques of putti

Bisque style basket vase with childrens faces

Childlike Bisque Basket Vase

Bisque style basket vase with childrens faces

Mendelssohn bisque bust, approx 20 cm high

Mendelssohn Bisque Bust - 20 cm Height

Mendelssohn bisque bust, approx 20 cm high

Two Victorian bisque lady figurines H42 cm approx (tallest)

Victorian Bisque Lady Figurines - Set of Two

Two Victorian bisque lady figurines H42 cm approx (tallest)

Two German bisque figures of young boys reading height 40 cm

German Bisque Reading Boys Statues

Two German bisque figures of young boys reading height 40 cm

Pair of Continental courting couple wall plaques bisque ceramic…

Continental Bisque Courting Couple Wall Plaques

Pair of Continental courting couple wall plaques bisque ceramic oval plaques, in relief figures, height 30.5 cm

Two coloured bisque porcelain figures, late 19th century, the…

Coloured Bisque Porcelain Figures, Late 19th Century

Two coloured bisque porcelain figures, late 19th century, the Continental bisque figures, depicting of a young violinist and girl reading, coloured, unmarked. Height 31.5 cm

A small Art Nouveau style bisque figure in the manner of old…

Art Nouveau Bisque Figure with Mirror and Vegetal Festoon

A small Art Nouveau style bisque figure in the manner of old Brussels, early 20th century, the sinuous figure of a woman in a lilac dress holding a vegetal festoon supporting a circular mirror, slip moulded with impressed marks 890II to back, incised 'B'…

Two vintage Kaiser porcelain bisque porcelain vases, second…

Kaiser Bisque Porcelain Vases with Matching Floral Relief Decoration

Two vintage Kaiser porcelain bisque porcelain vases, second half 20th century, patterns 0351 and 0353, both signed M. Frey, a flaring vase and a globular vase with matching floral decoration in relief, blue backstamp underside, impressed patterns and…

Pair of antique painted bisque figure groups of men courting…

Antique Bisque Figure Groups of Courting Couples

Pair of antique painted bisque figure groups of men courting young women, approx 20 cm high and shorter (2)

Antique bust along with a bisque example, approx 15 cm high (2)

Antique and Bisque Busts - 15cm

Antique bust along with a bisque example, approx 15 cm high (2)

A Continental bisque girl with floral encrusted wheel borrow

Floral Girl with Wheelbarrow

A Continental bisque girl with floral encrusted wheel borrow

Pair of Victorian bisque small figurine spill vases

Victorian Bisque Spill Vases

Pair of Victorian bisque small figurine spill vases

Vintage bisque bathing beauty figure, length 10 cm

10cm Bisque Bathing Beauty Figurine

Vintage bisque bathing beauty figure, length 10 cm

Four vintage bisque monk figurines, 15 cm high (tallest)

Vintage Bisque Monk Figurines Set of Four

Four vintage bisque monk figurines, 15 cm high (tallest)

Five various ceramic bird figures including figure marked for…

Ceramic Bird Figures Collection

Five various ceramic bird figures including figure marked for Czech maker, height 19 cm, and four various Continental bisque bird figures, including one for wall decoration.

Continental ceramic Standing Woman figure bisque figure of a…

Bisque Standing Woman Figure with Gilt Decoration

Continental ceramic Standing Woman figure bisque figure of a Standing Woman in early style dress, gilt decorated, height 27 cm approx.

Pair early bisque porcelain candlesticks. Antler form columns…

Antler & Woman Bisque Candlesticks with Musician & Fan Figures

Pair early bisque porcelain candlesticks. Antler form columns with figure of musician; & woman with fan. Marked 5592 & 5593 EBS. Provenance: Estate Australian collector, height 21 cm (each)

A group of six German painted bisque porcelain figures, two…

German Bisque Porcelain Figures and Vases

A group of six German painted bisque porcelain figures, two pairs of figural vases, another vase, and a bust of a maiden, some with impressed marks and painted numbers. Height 18 cm, and shorter

Two antique English bisque novelty tobacco jars, 19th century,…

Antique English Bisque Tobacco Jars, 19th Century

Two antique English bisque novelty tobacco jars, 19th century, 14 cm and 12 cm high

Late Victorian bisque figure of a girl, depicted holding a…

Victorian Bisque Girl with Basket and Wheat Sheaf

Late Victorian bisque figure of a girl, depicted holding a basket and wheat sheaf, dressed in a hat, with pink dress, in on naturalistic base, height 37 cm

A pair of gilt metal framed bisque plaques (losses)

Gilt Bisque Plaque Pair with Losses

A pair of gilt metal framed bisque plaques (losses)

A pair of European bisque porcelain figures of seated infants,…

European Bisque Porcelain Seated Infant Figures (1900)

A pair of European bisque porcelain figures of seated infants, circa 1900 27 cm high

German Pierrot & Pierrette bisque lamp rewired and working

Rewired German Bisque Pierrot & Pierrette Lamp

German Pierrot & Pierrette bisque lamp rewired and working

Pair Austrian bisque Face form tobacco jars each a figure of a…

Pair of Austrian Bisque Woman Tobacco Jars

Pair Austrian bisque Face form tobacco jars each a figure of a Woman, with hair style form lid, marked ' Austria,' to base, height 16 cm each.

German All Bisque Character Boy all painted features and…

German and Nippon All Bisque Character Boys - Pair

German All Bisque Character Boy all painted features and moulded shoes, with Nippon bisque character boy all moulded 12 cm, 10 cm

Late C19th German Bisque Wall Pocket as baby in cot 34 cm length

German Bisque Baby Wall Pocket

Late C19th German Bisque Wall Pocket as baby in cot 34 cm length

Two bisque flower vases, two English style figures, etc

Bisque Vases and English Figures Collection

Two bisque flower vases, two English style figures, etc

Antique bisque group 'A Capital Joke'

Capital Joke Bisque Group

Antique bisque group 'A Capital Joke'

Fine German bisque half head full length bisque arms on cushion…

Gothic Bisque Lady with Full-length Arms and Cushion Base

Fine German bisque half head full length bisque arms on cushion base styled Gothic lady 17 cm

Pair Victorian bisque figurines, 31 cm high

Victorian Bisque Figurines - Elegant Pair, 31 cm Tall

Pair Victorian bisque figurines, 31 cm high

A pair of French bisque ewers A/F

French Bisque Ewers in Need of Restoration

A pair of French bisque ewers A/F

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

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

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

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)

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

Early bisque cat figurine

Vintage Bisque Cat Figurine

Early bisque cat figurine

Bisque bust figurine of girl

Girl Bisque Bust Figurine

Bisque bust figurine of girl

Pair of antique tinted bisque figural wall plaques (2)

Antique Bisque Figural Wall Plaques (Pair)

Pair of antique tinted bisque figural wall plaques (2)

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

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).