Value of old porcelain
Old porcelain value depends on maker, age, mark, form, decoration, condition, restoration, rarity, and whether the market treats it as decorative art, tableware, or collectibles.
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- Photograph the base mark, full shape, decoration, rim, handles, repairs, chips, and size.
- Separate vases, figurines, plates, dinnerware, export porcelain, and unmarked porcelain.
- Do not assume a mark proves age or authenticity without full-object context.
Key value drivers
Porcelain can range from modest figurines to high-value vases. Maker, period, decoration, hand painting, restoration, size, and authenticity shape the market.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French porcelain vases | Leonard Joel | May 3, 2026 | Pair of antique French porcelain pot pourri vases, possibly by Jacob Petit | AUD 4800 | Maker, form, and quality can drive strong results. |
| Large porcelain vases | Leonard Joel | May 3, 2026 | Pair of large antique French porcelain vases, 19th century | AUD 1900 | Scale and period matter when condition supports them. |
| Lladro porcelain figures | Charleston Estate Services Auctions and Appraisals | May 3, 2026 | Set of 3 vintage Lladro porcelain bears | USD 90 | Known names still depend on model and demand. |
Condition and authenticity cautions
Auction records do not prove your old porcelain value. Repairs, restoration, chips, cracks, crazing, fake marks, later reproductions, replaced parts, and incomplete sets can materially change value.
Photo checklist
- Full object or set, front, back, base, maker marks, measurements, decoration, and scale reference.
- Close-ups of chips, cracks, crazing, repairs, restoration, labels, signatures, boxes, receipts, and provenance notes.
Related guides
Pottery and porcelain guides, Free porcelain appraisal app, Antique porcelain value guide, Porcelain versus reproductions.
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