Goldscheider Porcelain Manufactory (Austria) ceramics

The Goldscheider Porcelain Manufactory was founded in Austria in the late 19th century by Friedrich Goldscheider. The company was known for producing high-quality, decorative porcelain figurines, vases, and other objects.

In the early 20th century, the Goldscheider factory became one of the leading porcelain manufacturers in Europe, producing works by some of the most renowned artists of the time. The company's pieces were often sold through prestigious retailers and museums, and they became highly sought after by collectors. They specialised in figurative subjects and Art Nouveau figures and maidens, and in th e1920s in Art Deco figures.

During World War II, the Goldscheider factory was seized by the Nazi regime and the company's assets were confiscated. After the war, the company was reestablished and it continued to produce high-quality porcelain pieces, but it struggled to regain its previous level of success.

In the late 20th century, more... the company was sold to new owners who moved the production to a different location in Austria. The business closed in 1954. less...