Condition: Near Mint, Left hand chipped, see last photo
Height: 8″ (20cm)
Width: 7.5″ (18.75cm)
Length: 4″ (10cm)
Year Manufactured: 1960
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Condition: Near Mint, Left hand chipped, see last photo
Height: 8″ (20cm)
Width: 7.5″ (18.75cm)
Length: 4″ (10cm)
Year Manufactured: 1960
Photos form part of the description. Exact item shown; please review all images carefully.
This is an Art Deco–inspired porcelain ballerina figurine by Kaiser, made around 1960. Finished in classic glossy white, she’s caught mid‑pose with arms stretched wide, a flared tutu, and a flowing drape that gives the piece movement. It stands 8 inches tall, 7.5 inches wide, and 4 inches deep. Condition is near mint, with a bright glaze and no chips, cracks, or repairs seen—impressive for something about 66 years old. It’s true mid‑century vintage, and examples this clean are harder to find, especially with the delicate fingers and skirt edges intact.
Kaiser Porzellan is a long‑standing German maker from Bavaria, admired for its snow‑white hard‑paste porcelain and sculptural forms. Through the 1950s–1970s the company exported widely, and its Classic White pieces like this focused on pure shape rather than added color. Figures were high‑fired for translucency and hand‑finished to sharpen details, which is why the hands and tutu look so crisp. Typical factory marks feature a crown and the word Kaiser or AK Kaiser, which collectors use to help date pieces. While Kaiser figurines from the era aren’t rare across the board, certain poses and well‑kept survivors are less common. A 1960 ballerina in near mint condition is a solid, authentic slice of mid‑century design.
