What types of porcelain figurines did Carl Scheidig make?

Carl Scheidig porcelain figurines covered a wide variety of subjects, giving collectors plenty of choice, as porcelain became known for elegant human figures, realistic animals, children at play, musicians, dancers, historical costumes, religious subjects and decorative groups. Many designs reflected European fashion, folklore and everyday life during the twentieth century.

Animal figurines formed a large part of the company's catalogue, where birds, horses, dogs, deer and farm animals appeared in many different sizes. Skilled sculptors paid close attention to posture, movement and facial expression, creating figures that looked lifelike without losing their decorative appeal. Female figures wearing flowing dresses remain among the company's best-known creations and many were inspired by eighteenth-century clothing, ballroom fashion or classical themes.

Hand-painted flowers, lace effects and delicate facial features added extra detail after firing. Carl Scheidig produced seasonal decorations, gift items and table ornaments alongside display figures, some models stood only a few centimetres tall, with larger centrepiece groups measuring more than 40 centimetres across. Hundreds of moulds were introduced over the company's long history, giving collectors a wide choice of designs from different decades.