🌸 Museum-Quality 1930s Southern Belle Porcelain Figurine • Hand-Painted • 9”

Pre-War Small-Batch Porcelain • Nearly 100 Years Old
 Brand-New Condition (Extremely Rare) This is an extraordinary, near-mint example of a 1930s hand-painted Southern Belle porcelain figurine ~ preserved so well it looks like it has spent the last century in a museum. Pieces from this era never survive in this condition. Crafted in the pre–World War II period when porcelain studios in Germany, Japan, and Czechoslovakia produced small-batch luxury figurines for upscale American shops, this piece reflects the full artistry of the time:
wide tiered skirt, bonnet hat, soft pastels, delicate florals, and hand-applied gold detailing. ⭐ Why This Figurine Is a Premium Example • Pristine, brand-new condition — no chips, cracks, crazing, repairs, or paint loss
• All hand-painted florals — each ruffle uniquely decorated (not stamped or printed)
• Gold gilding is bright, untouched, and fully intact
• 9 inches tall - larger, more detailed, and more valuable than standard 5–7” figures
• Early mold and paint characteristics consistent with 1930s small-batch ateliers
• Perfect color retention - no fading or discoloration This level of preservation in a pre-war porcelain figure is exceptionally rare. ⭐ Historical Background (Strengthens Collector Value) In the 1920s–30s, the “Southern Belle” figure became a centerpiece of American decorative art, inspired by popular stage productions, early Technicolor films, and the nation’s fascination with antebellum romanticism. Porcelain workshops of the time produced these in limited studio runs, not modern factory mass-production. Each figurine was:
• individually cast
• hand-painted by a trained studio artist
• fired multiple times to achieve layered ruffles
• gilded by hand in real metallic gold paints After WWII, production methods shifted to automation - making early examples like this far more collectible. ⭐ Documented Provenance (Almost Never Seen in Figurines) This piece has been in one family since the early 1930s, originally displayed on my grandmother’s vanity and later preserved in her granddaughter’s (me) very pink childhood room - always protected, never mishandled, and never stored improperly. This piece has a verified 90+ year history. ⭐ Collector Market & Valuation High-grade pre-war Southern Belle figurines with intact gilding and complex ruffled skirts routinely list and sell for: • $395–$600, depending on condition • Highest values achieved by pieces with no defects • Provenance can increase value by 20–40% This example sits in the top collector tier due to its size, artistry, preservation, and documented lineage. 💛 A Nearly Century-Old Porcelain Treasure - In Remarkably New Condition Perfect for collectors of early porcelain, Southern Belle figures, pre-war export pieces, or glass-curio display art. This is not a common find - it’s an heirloom that survived the 20th century beautifully.

Condition

Used (normal wear)

Material

Porcelain Hand Painted