Royal Dux Figurine

I have this figurine that I believe to be Royal Dux, as it looks almost identical to other Royal Dux figurines, but they all vary slightly in colour. This one has a different base and it quite larger than the other examples I've seen. Can anyone confirm that this is Royal Dux, or give me an idea of another maker that would've replicated this piece?

This is mine:


There are other examples of Royal Dux ones:

 

Lovely.
Can you post a photo of the bottom please.

 

I cannot right now as this item is in storage. I was trying to get an idea without.

 

Sorry, need that bottom shot to confirm and date. Or is the bottom of yours stone?
Don

 

It is impressed with what looks to be 717 (numbers) on the bottom but nothing else. It could be 759 as that is the Royal Dux model number for this piece, but it could also be 717 or something similiar, as a way to differentiate it from 759, due to the size difference.

 

What other companies would've replicated Royal Dux's molds of the time? This does not look to be a modern reproduction to my eyes.

 

Doesn't Royal Dux usually have an applied pink triangle mark?

 

Not all pieces do.

 

I really need the info about the base before making a final determination but my impression right now is that it is not a reproduction. There is too much detail on the figurines for them to be easily copied. Royal Dux also used a variety of colors and glazes on the same mold. It is possible that Royal Dux produced a base that looks like marble; or that Royal Dux allowed its figurines to be placed on a marble base; or much less likely, that the original base was damaged and the owner replaced the base with marble. I believe the second scenario is most likely.
Don

 

Thanks Don. I think I would have to agree. The detail is too well done. When I have more pictures I will add them.

 

There is the base. So actually I would say that it is not a marble base. The whole thing looks to be done in porcelain.

 

Ah, so it was choice #1. Very nice! I would say Royal Dux but for some reason it escaped the factory unmarked and without the triangle. That "marble" base makes this piece extra special. I've never seen that before. I wonder if it was an experimental piece?
Don

 

I was wondering if it might be the work of Edme Sampson.
Royal Dux isn't mentioned, but that doesn't mean he didn't copy them as well.
He copied Meissen and Sevres.
Does say that he used a very glossy glaze.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmé_Samson

 

Yes, very interesting. Are there some Royal Dux pieces that do not bear the triangle mark? Perhaps it is a very early piece. Could it have been a trial for the 759 piece, that was eventually reduced in size?

 

Here's info on the Royal Dux marks.
Fig. 22 has numbers incised

https://www.realorrepro.com/article/Royal-Dux:

 

Here is a Victorian Royal Dux piece done in similar gloss and vivid colours. Some pieces do appear to have been more glossed in finish.

 

https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/...0222/lot-54ad90e0-1619-4ec0-9276-a4dd0119ab4b

 

Interesting thought. I would have thought Sampson would have included the pink triangle...Or we may have it backward. Perhaps this is an original done by another company that Royal Dux copied.

As for the finish I've got identical Royal Dux figurines in different glazes - one matte, one glossy.

It might be worth contacting Royal Dux to see if they have any information. Doubt we'll get definitive answers any other way.
Don