The Volkstedt Porcelain Manufactury was established in 1762 in the town of Volkstedt, Thuringia, Germany. It was founded by Georg Heinrich Macheleid, a porcelain painter from Meissen. Macheleid initially produced porcelain figurines and decorative items in the style of Meissen porcelain.

The ownership of the Volkstedt Porcelain Manufactury has changed hands several times throughout its history. In 1774, the company was acquired by Johann Friedrich Paulmann. Subsequently, ownership passed to various individuals, including Christian Nonne and Johann Karl Schönefeldt. Under the ownership of Christian Nonne, the Volkstedt Porcelain Manufactury experienced significant growth and expanded its production. The company produced a wide range of porcelain items, including figurines, vases, dinnerware, and decorative objects. Volkstedt porcelain gained a reputation for its high-quality craftsmanship and exquisite designs.

During the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the Volkstedt Porcelain Manufactury embraced the neoclassical style that was prevalent in Europe. The company produced porcelain more...

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German porcelain lace figurine, 19th century Volkstedt figural…

German porcelain lace figurine, 19th century Volkstedt figural group depicting a couple reading poetry with hand painted and gilded decorations with applied flowers and lace, height 18.5 cm (small chip to lace)

A German Volkstedt Monkey-Band figure of a horn player, Alteste…

19th Century Volkstedt Porcelain Horn Player Figure, 10cm Height

A German Volkstedt Monkey-Band figure of a horn player, Alteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur (formerly Triebner), Thuringia, 19th century the oldest Volkstedt porcelain figure of a hunting horn player, modelled seated on a stump in black tricorn hat,…

Volkstedt 'Monkey Band' 15 piece German porcelain ensemble,…

Volkstedt Monkey Band Porcelain Ensemble

Volkstedt 'Monkey Band' 15 piece German porcelain ensemble, 20th century, blue factory mark to bases, the largest 16 cm high

Volkstedt porcelain figure, depicting a classical maiden…

Gilt accented porcelain maiden with shallow bowl

Volkstedt porcelain figure, depicting a classical maiden holding a large shallow bowl, heavily accented in gilt on a white ground, mark to base, height 25 cm

Volkstedt porcelain figure, depicting a classical maiden…

Gilt Maiden with Urn Porcelain Figure

Volkstedt porcelain figure, depicting a classical maiden holding a large urn, heavily accented in gilt on a white ground, mark to base, height 25 cm

Two late 19th century Oldest Volkstedt figure groups (Germany),…

19th Century Volkstedt Figure Groups (Germany)

Two late 19th century Oldest Volkstedt figure groups (Germany), 15 cm high

Volkstedt German cherub playing a violin figurine circa 1920s,…

Volkstedt Cherub Violinist Figurine, 1920s

Volkstedt German cherub playing a violin figurine circa 1920s, height 12.5 cm

Antique Volkstedt Rudolstadt Germany cup & saucer hand painted…

Hand-painted Volkstedt Rudolstadt Cup & Saucer on Yellow Ground

Antique Volkstedt Rudolstadt Germany cup & saucer hand painted decoration on yellow ground, marked to bases.

Group three Volkstedt German ceramic Figures including Boy with…

Volkstedt German Ceramic Figures Trio

Group three Volkstedt German ceramic Figures including Boy with Accordion; Fisherwoman; and Fisherman, marked to bases, height 15 cm approx, tallest.

Art Nouveau Volkstedt German vase, C:1900 free-form foliate…

Art Nouveau Maiden Vase

Art Nouveau Volkstedt German vase, C:1900 free-form foliate shaped vase,with central hands free maiden holding a chamber stick, stamped to base, height 45.5 cm

Volkstedt porcelain figure, depicting a women holding her…

Volkstedt Porcelain Woman in Floral Dress

Volkstedt porcelain figure, depicting a women holding her floral dress stepping forward, marks to base, height 26 cm

Pair of 19th century German Volkstedt porcelain courting couple…

Volkstedt Porcelain Candelabras with Courting Couple - 19th Century

Pair of 19th century German Volkstedt porcelain courting couple figural three branch candelabras with applied flower decorations and gilding, height 29 cm

Volkstedt Germany hand painted ceramic vase hand painted blue…

Hand-painted Blue Floral Ceramic Vase from Volkstedt, Germany

Volkstedt Germany hand painted ceramic vase hand painted blue floral decoration, marked to base, height 12 cm

Volkstedt porcelain figure group, depicting a courting lady and…

Volkstedt Porcelain Courting Couple with Musical Instruments

Volkstedt porcelain figure group, depicting a courting lady and man, with musical instruments, on rococo base, in tones of yellow, maroon and blue, makers marks to base, height 17 cm

A German Volkstedt Rudolstadt ornament of Cupid, standing on a…

German Volkstedt Rudolstadt Cupid Ornament

A German Volkstedt Rudolstadt ornament of Cupid, standing on a leaf dish with a flower ball vase. Height 14.5 cm

Two German Volkstedt porcelain figurines, a man carrying a bird…

Gilt German Volkstedt Porcelain Figurines, 1762 Stamp, 19-20cm Height

Two German Volkstedt porcelain figurines, a man carrying a bird box, and his lady carrying a flower basket, heightened in gilt, stamped 1762. Heights 19 and 20 cm

Pair of porcelain Volkstedt lace work figures of a lady & gent,…

Porcelain Volkstedt Lace Figures - Lady & Gent (Pair)

Pair of porcelain Volkstedt lace work figures of a lady & gent, approx 21 cm high (2)

A Rudolstadt Volkstedt mythological group, circa 1915, the…

Zeus Abducts Europa

A Rudolstadt Volkstedt mythological group, circa 1915, the abduction of Europa by Zeus in the form of a bull with the semi-clad figure of Europa upon a bull adorned with encrusted garlands and accompanied by two female attendants, upon a rococo styled…

German ENS Volkstedt porcelain penguin, approx 20 cm high

German ENS Volkstedt Porcelain Penguin - 20cm

German ENS Volkstedt porcelain penguin, approx 20 cm high

A fine Volkstedt porcelain group, mid 20th century, with mark…

Volkstedt Porcelain Singing Group

A fine Volkstedt porcelain group, mid 20th century, with mark of Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanfabrik Ag, a 18th century drawing room group with three figures engaged in singing and playing the clavichord, in enamel colours with porcelain lace decoration…

A fine Volkstedt porcelain group, mid 20th century, with mark…

Volkstedt Porcelain Dancing Couple

A fine Volkstedt porcelain group, mid 20th century, with mark of Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanfabrik Ag, a 18th century drawing room gallant and lady dancing pair, both in brightly coloured floral attire and draping applied flora, porcelain lace trims to…

Impressive and substantial Volkstedt figure of a toucan

Volkstedt Toucan Figurine

Impressive and substantial Volkstedt figure of a toucan

A large pair of 19th century Volkstedt porcelain pastoral…

Volkstedt Porcelain Pastoral Figures of Young Lady and Man

A large pair of 19th century Volkstedt porcelain pastoral figures of a young lady and man, depicting the the broken pitcher carried by the girl intimated that she had lost her virginity and the the handful of fruits and flowers carried by the boy…

Volkstedt Carl Ens hand painted relief plaque depicting a young…

Hand-painted Relief Plaque of Young Woman with Flowers

Volkstedt Carl Ens hand painted relief plaque depicting a young woman standing with a vase of flowers, set in a gilt painted frame, initialed signature to verso. Condition good, minor cracks to the frame. Dimensions of frame 33 x 26 cm

A Rudolstadt Volkstedt monkey band comprising conductor and…

Rudolstadt Volkstedt Monkey Band Figurines

A Rudolstadt Volkstedt monkey band comprising conductor and nine musicians, printed and impressed marks to base, minor losses. Height tallest 16 cm. (10)

A Rudolstadt Volkstedt monkey band group of nine musicians,…

Rudolstadt Volkstedt Monkey Band Group of Nine Musicians

A Rudolstadt Volkstedt monkey band group of nine musicians, printed and impressed marks to base. Height tallest 11.5 cm. (9)

A Rudoltstadt Volkstedt porcelain figural group of a dancing…

Dancing Couple with Piano

A Rudoltstadt Volkstedt porcelain figural group of a dancing couple with woman at piano. Width 45 cm

A Rudolstadt Volkstedt figural group of woman sidesaddle on…

Volkstedt Donkey Ride Figurine Group

A Rudolstadt Volkstedt figural group of woman sidesaddle on donkey led by boy and man following. Width 25.5 cm

A set of six Rudolstadt Volkstedt figures of peasant children.…

Rudolstadt Volkstedt Peasant Children Figurine Set

A set of six Rudolstadt Volkstedt figures of peasant children. Height 15 cm

A large Rudolstadt Volkstedt porcelain figural group, depicting…

Musical Salon Scene Porcelain Figurine Group

A large Rudolstadt Volkstedt porcelain figural group, depicting a musical salon scene with string players and guests in front of an ornate mirror. Width 52 cm

A pair of Volkstedt porcelain figures, each modelled with two…

Volkstedt Porcelain Figures in Rococo Style

A pair of Volkstedt porcelain figures, each modelled with two figures in 18th century costume, with brocage on a rococo pierced base, maker Richard Eckert 1949. 26 cm high.

A set of four Volkstedt figures, modelled of musicians in…

Volkstedt Porcelain Musicians on Gilt Base

A set of four Volkstedt figures, modelled of musicians in period costume on a circular gilt base. Earliest Volkstedt porcelain factory (1915 ? present). 15 cm high.

Antique Volkstedt porcelain group 'The Happy Harvesters'

Joyful Harvesters

Antique Volkstedt porcelain group 'The Happy Harvesters'

Rudolstadt- Volkstedt pair of porcelain figures, German c. 1890,…

Pair of 18th Century German Porcelain Figures

Rudolstadt- Volkstedt pair of porcelain figures, German c. 1890, dressed in 18th century garb, impressed and printed factory marks (2) (A/F). Height 16.5 cm