Value of old figurines
Old figurine value depends on maker, material, model, age, condition, rarity, size, authenticity, and whether collectors want that figure or series.
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- Photograph the full figurine, base, mark, model number, size, damage, repairs, and any box or certificate.
- Separate porcelain, ceramic, bronze, marble, jade, netsuke, and souvenir figurines.
- Check fingers, flowers, ears, bases, glaze, and restoration under strong light.
Key value drivers
Figurines can range from low-value decorative pieces to strong sculptural or maker-driven objects. Material, maker, series, condition, and model rarity matter more than age alone.
Auction evidence from Appraisily's database
These records are market examples, not final appraisals. Condition, authenticity, provenance, size, maker, completeness, and demand can materially change value.
| Category | Sale | Date | Lot | Realized | What it shows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staffordshire figures | Leonard Joel | May 3, 2026 | Group of six antique Staffordshire figures | AUD 850 | Age and group quality can matter. |
| Porcelain cabinet figures | Austin Auction Gallery | May 2, 2026 | Six Blanc de Chine porcelain cabinet figures | USD 200 | Material and category affect comparisons. |
| Josef Originals figurines | R and R Auction INC | May 3, 2026 | Vintage Josef Originals porcelain figurines | USD 15 | Common figurines can be modest. |
Condition and authenticity cautions
Auction records do not prove your old figurines value. Repairs, restoration, chips, cracks, crazing, fake marks, missing parts, replaced pieces, and incomplete sets can materially change value.
Photo checklist
- Full object or set, front, back, base, maker marks, model or pattern number, measurements, and scale reference.
- Close-ups of chips, cracks, crazing, repairs, restoration, boxes, certificates, labels, receipts, and provenance notes.
Related guides
Pottery and porcelain guides, Antique porcelain figurines value, How to identify antique bisque figurines, How to identify Chinese figurines, Free porcelain appraisal app.
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