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 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

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')

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

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

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

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,

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 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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Pair of large antique bisque figures

Antique Bisque Figurines

Pair of large antique bisque figures

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

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,…

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)

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

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.

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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 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 Reclining Figure - 9cm

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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…

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

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

Four German bisque bathing beauty figures.

German Bisque Bathing Beauties

Four German bisque bathing beauty figures.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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)

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).

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

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

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

Vintage bisque bathing beauty figure, length 10 cm

10cm Bisque Bathing Beauty Figurine

Vintage bisque bathing beauty figure, length 10 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

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 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

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.

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

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 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

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)

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

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

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

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)