Madame Juliette Récamier Porcelain Figurine by Kister Scheibe Alsbach – Hand-Painted German Vintage

A finely crafted hand-painted porcelain figurine by Scheibe Alsbach, Germany (marked with the “S” used from 1905 to 1972), portraying Juliette Récamier — one of the most celebrated beauties of the Consulate era.

This exquisite piece depicts Madame Récamier reclining on a classical chaise longue, in direct homage to the famous unfinished portrait of her painted by Jacques-Louis David in 1800, now housed in the Louvre.

David’s composition broke with traditional portraiture by placing the sitter at a dramatic distance, half-reclined like a Roman matron in a minimalist interior. The empty space and restrained palette heightened the quiet power and grace of Récamier’s figure — elements this porcelain figurine subtly echoes through its elegant posture, flowing dress, and golden ornamental detailing.

• Origin: Germany
• Mark: Underglaze blue “S” for Scheibe Alsbach
• Period: 1905–1972
• Subject: Juliette Récamier
• Inspired by: The iconic portrait by Jacques-Louis David (1800, oil on canvas, 174 × 244 cm, Louvre Museum)
• Dimensions: Height 11.5 cm (4.5 in), Width 15 cm (5.9 in)
• Material: High-quality porcelain
• Decoration: Hand-painted with gilded accents
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or restorations.

This piece offers not only decorative charm but also a strong connection to one of Neoclassicism’s most poignant artistic moments — the unfulfilled vision of David and the legendary beauty of Madame Récamier.

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