For sale is a beautiful vintage German porcelain figurine depicting the Madonna and Child. Crafted by the Wilhelm Rittirsch porcelain factory in Küps, Germany, this mid-century religious statue features a graceful, glossy white glazed finish highlighted by elegant hand-painted facial details and bright gold gilt accents along the robes and hexagonal base.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or restorations. The gold trim is well-preserved. (Note: Please inspect all high-resolution photos closely to verify the exact condition before offerding/purchasing).
Measurements:
4 inches x 4 inches x 15 inches
• Brand/Maker: Wilhelm Rittirsch (Küps, Germany)
• Material: Porcelain / Ceramic
• Subject: Madonna & Christ Child (Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus)
• Finish: Glossy Glazed with Hand-Painted Details & Gold Gilt Accents
• Era/Age: Mid-20th Century (Vintage 1950s–1970s)
• Country of Origin: Germany / Western Germany
The markings on the base provide perfect confirmation:
• Model Number (W340 A): The incised designation W340 A explicitly matches the official catalog fason (sculptural shape) recorded for this exact Wilhelm Rittirsch Madonna and Child design.
• The Blue Factory Stamp: The blue underglaze crown insignia featuring the stylized monogram "WR" is the official trademark of Porzellanfabrik Wilhelm Rittirsch, located in Küps, Bavaria, Germany.
• Production Era: This specific configuration of the mark verifies that your figurine was produced between 1950 and 1974.
• Gold "8": The small, hand-painted gold number 8 is an internal painter's or decorator’s mark, used to identify which factory artisan applied the gold gilt accents to the robe and base.
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