Antique porcelain sculptures are delicate artworks that often require careful restoration to preserve their historical and aesthetic value. The most common restoration techniques include:

1. Cleaning: Gentle removal of dirt, grime, or old adhesives using specialized solvents or mild detergents to avoid damaging the glaze.

2. Bonding: Reattaching broken fragments with high-quality adhesives like epoxy or acrylic resins, ensuring precise alignment for seamless repair.

3. Filling Gaps: Using fillers such as porcelain putty or epoxy to reconstruct missing sections, which are then sculpted to match the original design.

4. Retouching: Applying pigments or glazes to restored areas to blend them with the original surface, often requiring skilled color matching.

5. Stabilization: Reinforcing weak or cracked areas with internal supports or consolidants to prevent further deterioration.

Professional conservators prioritize reversible methods to maintain the sculpture’s authenticity while ensuring longevity. Each step demands expertise to balance preservation with minimal intervention, safeguarding these treasured artifacts for future generations.