Value of Figurine?

A decorative figurine of a woman. These pieces have been in the family for generations. I was told they were brought over from Germany. I am struggling to find any information on them or the mark on the back of each. Any help would be greatly appreciated as We are looking to sell them. Thank you.

A close up of the decorative carving on a figurine.

Markings on the back of a decorative figurine.

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DianaHM
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July 1, 20210 found this helpful

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The DEP stamp on your figurines does not help in any way to identify the figurines. This mark is commonly found on German or French bisque dolls, celluloid, porcelain, jewelry, glass or metal goods. Dep stands for the German word Deponiert which means registered, or copyright. Dep is also a shortened form of Depose which is French for registered.

The stamp on your figurines is often confused with GH - Gebruder Heubach (translated as the Heubach Brothers) from Lichten, Germany, which is best known for bisque dolls and doll heads as well as a small number of collectible and expensive figurines.

You have bisque figurines made by Porzellanfabrik Schneider, Germany.

Based on a ducal concession, the businessman Carl Schneider (who had worked at the Wallendorf factory for some time) together with modeling artist Karl Unger and businessman Hermann Hutschenreuther founded their business in 1859. As Hutschenreuther was a sleeping partner, his name does not appear in the company name until 1885.
The name of the factory has changed slightly over time:
1859 until 1885 - Porzellanfabrik Unger, Schneider & Cie.
1885 until 1886 - Porzellanfabrik Schneider & Hutschenreuther

1886 until 1951 - Porzellanfabrik Carl Schneiders Erben
1951 until 1972 - V.E.B. Porzellanfiguren Gräfenthal
The V.E.B. Porzellanfiguren Gräfenthal was dissolved in 1972 and the defunct factory of Carl Schneiders Erben was finally closed 1973 after finishing the last figurines still made in 1972. www.porcelainmarksandmore.com/.../index.php

The stamp on your figurines was used between 1879 and 1886 (the common version with the 'Dep.' Addition) www.porcelainmarksandmore.com/.../index.php

Prices vary (excluding shipping costs) from $16 www.ebay.com/.../324256709974 to $400 (1800-1849, 9" h x 8" w www.ebay.com/.../123706512428):
www.ebay.com/.../i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=schneider+figurine...,
www.etsy.com/search?q=schneider%20figurine

You have very beautiful figurines. You didn't write the size of your figurines. I think the price of each is about $95-150 www.ebay.com/.../224122277695, www.ebay.com/.../324257281381 You can try to auction them.

Judy
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June 16, 20210 found this helpful

DEP porcelain is selling for a good price. You can see recently sold items on eBay here www.ebay.com/.../i.html?_nkw=DEP+germany&LH_Complete...

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