Are Carl Scheidig porcelain figurines hand painted?

Carl Scheidig porcelain figurines are widely recognised for their hand-painted decoration, as porcelain was created through a combination of mould making, firing and careful finishing carried out by trained decorators. After the porcelain had been fired, painters applied colours using fine brushes, giving many figures their distinctive appearance. Hand painting means small differences can appear between two figurines made from the same mould, as one figure may have slightly darker flowers, softer facial colouring or minor variations in clothing details. Those natural differences are often welcomed by collectors since they reflect individual craftsmanship rather than identical factory printing. Many Carl Scheidig figures include carefully painted eyes, hair, lace patterns and floral designs and some feature gold decoration applied by hand, adding another stage to the finishing process. Decorative work often required patience and a steady hand, especially on smaller figurines standing less than 15 centimetres high. The quality of painting remains one reason many collectors admire older German porcelain, as fine brushwork gives depth and character that can be difficult to reproduce through mechanical decoration alone.