This collection of antique and decorative porcelain military figures includes examples from respected European manufacturers such as: Sitzendorf, Meissen, Samson of Paris, and Capodimonte. These figures depict Napoleonic and 18th–19th century military subjects and were produced primarily in the late 19th to early 20th century.
Additional Details on some pieces:
Figure #1 – British Guards Officer (Red Coat & White Crossbelt) – $450
Maker: Sitzendorf
Age: 1900-1930
This porcelain figure depicts a British Guards officer, identifiable by the red coat, white crossbelt, and insignia associated with elite British regiments, possibly referencing the Order of the Garter. The quality of gilding, modeling, and hand-painted decoration places it within the tradition of high-end European military figurines produced for collectors rather than toys.
Figure #2 – General Jean-Baptiste Kléber (Blue Uniform with Crossed Arms) – $450
Maker: Samson of Paris
Age: 1885-1910
This porcelain figure depicts General Jean-Baptiste Kléber (1753–1800), a leading commander of the French Revolutionary armies who distinguished himself at Mainz, Fleurus, and later in Egypt, where he defeated Ottoman forces at Heliopolis before his assassination in Cairo. The piece is valued for its finely modeled detail, historical specificity, and association with 19th-century European porcelain traditions that produced collectible military and Napoleonic figures for an educated, history-minded audience.
Figure #3 – Napoleon Bonaparte (Grey Coat) – $350
Maker: Sitzendorf
Age: Late 19th Century
This porcelain figure depicts Napoleon Bonaparte in his iconic grey overcoat and bicorne hat, shown in a contemplative pose. The figure stands on a molded and gilt base and features fine hand-painted detail throughout. Stützendorf was one of the most prolific and respected German porcelain manufacturers of figural subjects, particularly military and historical figures.
Figure #4 – Grenadier à Pied de la Garde, 1808 (Long coat, Tall blue hat) – $550
Maker: Sitzendorf
Age: 1890-1910
This figurine represents a Grenadier à Pied of Napoleon’s Imperial Guard, dated 1808 on the base, one of the elite infantry units of the Grande Armée. Its value lies in the detailed uniform accuracy and strong collector demand for Imperial Guard subjects, commonly produced by German and French porcelain manufactories for the historical military market.
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