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Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

Royal Copenhagen Knut Khyn Porcelain Figurine "POLAR BEAR" #825
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
became a prominent designer of animal figurines with earthy Sung glazes. Royal Copenhagen Denmark is
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1920s Danish Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Porcelain

Early 20th Century Japanese Porcelain Incense Burner-Smoker Figurines
Located in Ferndale, MI
Two Early 20th Century Japanese Porcelain Incense Burner/Smoker Figurines painted in gold. Each
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figurine Knud Kyhn Polar Bear & Seal #1108
By Knud Kyhn
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
been a popular porcelain figurine #1108. Knud Carl Edvard Kahn (1880 - 1969) was a Danish painter
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Early 20th Century Danish Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Porcelain

Fine German 19th Century Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Potpourri Urn Vase
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pioneered by Meissen are the porcelain figurines, and the introduction of European decorative styles to
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19th Century German Regency Revival Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Ormolu, Bronze

Art Deco Lion Cubist Figural Porcelain Toothpick Holder Vase Figurine by Nippon
Located in San Diego, CA
porcelain. Made in Japan by Nippon and marked on the bottom. Great form and design. In excellent shape with
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Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Porcelain

Porcelain erotic figure China
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Porcelain erotic figure China Erotic group of enameled porcelain (menage a trois) three porcelain
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Porcelain

Antique Porcelain erotic figure China
Porcelain erotic figure China
H 5.12 in W 6.7 in D 5.91 in
Royal Copenhagen Figurine Carl Martin-Hansen "A Man from Greenland" #12225
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY "A Man From Greenland" Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figurine is the male figure
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Early 1900s Danish Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Porcelain, Jute

Royal Copenhagen Figurine Carl Martin-Hansen "A Woman from Greenland" #12224
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY "A Woman From Greenland" Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figurine is the female
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Early 1900s Danish Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Porcelain, Paint

Pair of French Vases Made of Porcelain Representing Two Faces Signed by Aladin
Located in North Miami, FL
Set of two red and white porcelain vases, outlined in black, made in France. Hollow interior
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Ceramic, Paint, Porcelain

Japonisme Jardinière by Haviland & Co att. to Alexandre Dammouse
By Haviland & Co.
Located in New York, NY
porcelain vases and figurines. Beyond his leadership and collaborative efforts, it was at the Vaugirard
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Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Bronze

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Royal Copenhagen ‘Fajance’ vase – Nils Thorsson
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Iconic Danish design vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. This Fajance series vase is from the 1960s. The convincing shape is decorated with a diverse brown and grey toned pa...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Ceramic

Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
after Henri MATISSE (1869-1954) Lithograph after a drawing of 1941 Printed signature and date Book plate from Aragon. Henri Matisse: Dessins, Thèmes et Variations : précédés d...
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1940s Modern Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Lithograph

Pair of Large Sèvres Style Pedestals in Porcelain, Ormolu and Green Onyx
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Sèvres style pedestals in porcelain, ormolu and green onyx French, late 19th century Height 87cm, width 40cm, depth 40cm These beautiful wares are a pair of large,...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Onyx, Ormolu

Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted & Marquetry Commode - François Linke Leon Messagé
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted and end-cut floral and fruit marquetry two-drawer serpentine-shaped bombé commode by François Linke (1855-1946), Index number 720, the mounts d...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Ormolu

Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire Artist : Henri MATISSE 13 x 10 inches Edition: 151/330 References : Duthuit-Matisse Catalogue raisonné 31 MATISSE'S BIOGRAPHY YO...
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1930s Modern Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Linocut

Hand Painted Porcelain Polar Bear Sculpture by Bing & Grondahl
By Bing & Grøndahl
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice hand painted porcelain polar bear sculpture by Bing & Grondahl of Denmark, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or crcks and measures a ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Porcelain

Antique Pair French Bleu Celeste Sevres Urns 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique pair of French Sevres style porcelain and ormolu mounted twin handled urns, in the Louis XV manner, Circa 1870 in date. The bleu celeste grounds are s...
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1870s French Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Ormolu

Large Lomonosov 22K Gold, Blue, White Porcelain Vase, USSR, 1950s
By Lomonosov
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large Russian white, blue and gold floral porcelain vase manufactured in the 1950s by the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory which was founded in 1744. Soft shaped organic Mid-Century Moder...
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Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Gold

Piet Hein,  Wall Plate,  Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Piet Hein
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description:  Piet Hein was a polymath from Copenhagen, he was a mathmatician, poet, designer, writer and inventor. During the second world war he joined the resistance in D...
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1950s Danish Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Faience

"Garden Song" Porcelain Figure by Lladro Spain. Depicts Young Girl with Parasol
By Juan Huerta, Lladro
Located in Incline Village, NV
This was a limited edition hand painted porcelain made in 1992 and retired in 1995; manufactured by Lladro in Spain. Designed and sculpted by world renowned artist, Juan Huerta, it i...
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1990s Modern Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Porcelain

A 20th C. Meissen Ballet Dancer "Chiarina" from Russian Ballet by Paul Scheurich
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful 20th Century Meissen Ballet Dancer "Chiarina" from Russian Ballet by Paul Scheurich. Introducing the captivating Meissen Ballet Dancer "Chiarina" from the renowned Russi...
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20th Century German Other Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Porcelain

Danish Modern Unique Stoneware Vase by Gerd Bøgelund, Royal Copenhagen, 1960
By Gerd Bogelund, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful unique stoneware vase handmade by female ceramic artist Gerd Bøgelund. Model no. 21743. Made at the workshop of Royal Copenhagen in 1960. Decorated in relief with a light g...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Stoneware

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Pair of Bird Figurines, Wrens Birds
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Royal Copenhagen porcelain pair of small, bold and curious birds figurines known as Wren Birds. At the base are the Royal Copenhagen hallmarks with the number-1504, and Den...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Porcelain

Italian Silver-Mounted Hardstone Centerpiece
Located in New Orleans, LA
This unique Italian hardstone centerpiece is a luxurious example of the Renaissance Revival style. The design is formed primarily from semiprecious stones — its bowl is carved from a...
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Stone, Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Silver

Rosenthal Group Fritz Heidenreich Porcelain Figurine "PARROT" Marked ARA-1670
By Fritz Heidenreich
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
The extraordinary parrot can be identified as a Mealy parrot, the largest of the Amazonas found on the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica. They are distinuished from the Red-lored parrots b...
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Late 20th Century German Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Bird Figurine-Blue Tit
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Royal Copenhagen porcelain of small bright and colorful bird figurine known as a Blue Tit. At the base is the Royal Copenhagen hallmark with the number-1505, a crown and De...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Porcelain

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Antique French Mantle Clock Japanese Decoration Porcelain Time
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
motifs and a gorgeous Japanese figurine playing a sitar like instrument Clock is of exceptional quality
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1920s Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

Dahl Jensen Porcelain Figurine, Japanese Woman, Model Number 1159
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dahl Jensen porcelain figurine. Japanese woman. Model number 1159. 1st factory quality, 1920s-1930s
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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Porcelain

Dahl Jensen Porcelain Figurine, Japanese Juggler, Model Number 1326
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dahl Jensen porcelain figurine. Japanese juggler. Model number 1326. 1st factory quality. 1920s
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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Porcelain

Nils Emil Lundström for Rörstrand, Rare Porcelain Figurine, Japanese Couple
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Emil Lundström for Rörstrand. Rare porcelain figurine. Japanese fishing couple, 1920s. In
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1920s Swedish Japonisme Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Porcelain

Art Nouveau Animal Figure 'Japan Chin Dog', by E. Hoesel, Meissen Germany, c1914
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain figurine: Very lively representation of a Japan Chin dog with
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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Nodder
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the legendary Meissen, this charming porcelain nodder takes the form of an Asian woman
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19th Century German Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Nodder
Meissen Porcelain Nodder
H 12 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Royal Copenhagen Figurine Porcelain Christian Thomsen "Desert Fox" #1327 Rare
By Christian Thomsen
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Thomsen (1860 - 1921) was a Danish sculptor. He was employed by the Royal Porcelain Manufactory from 1898
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1920s Danish Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Porcelain

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure of Squirrel By J. J. Kandler
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An 18th century Meissen hand sculpted Squirrel Figurine by J. J. Kandler with exquisite painting
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18th Century and Earlier German Rococo Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Porcelain

Massive Lladro Figurine "Venus & Cupid" Signed by J. Ruiz and Juan Huerta
By Johann Gottlieb Kirchner, Dresden Porcelain
Located in San Diego, CA
establishment of the ' Japanese Palais' in Dresden with large animal sculptures made of Meissen Porcelain
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Early 20th Century German Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Porcelain

Maple Leaf Vase
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional collection of porcelain figurines and dinner services, a modern experimental stoneware studio was
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Silver

Chinese Enamel Bronze Figure of Guanyin Elephant
Located in New York, NY
Oriental Porcelain Figurines, Figures, Statues, Oriental Buddhist Art, Home Decor, and Collectibles
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Enamel, Bronze

Japanese Antique Pottery Lion Figurine / Hand Roasting / Large Incense Burner
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
porcelain stamp with the words "nin-sei" written on it. Kyo ware uses a variety of colors to make pottery
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Pottery

Kutani Japanese Porcelain Sleeping Kitten circa 1920s Handmade Hand Painted
By Kutani Studio
Located in Tustin, CA
Very precious Kutani Japanese fine porcelain figurine of a curled up, peacefully sleeping little
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1920s Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Porcelain

Kutani Japanese Porcelain Small Sleeping Cat circa 1920s Handmade Hand Painted
By Kutani Studio
Located in Tustin, CA
Very precious Kutani Japanese fine porcelain figurine of a curled up, peacefully sleeping small cat
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1920s Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Porcelain

Meissen Nodder
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the legendary Meissen, this charming porcelain nodder takes the form of an Asian woman
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19th Century German Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Porcelain

Meissen Nodder
Meissen Nodder
H 13.25 in W 13 in D 12.25 in
Pair of Early 1900s Hand-Painted Bisque Figures
Located in Dallas, TX
These beautifully painted bisque figurines are from the early 1900. The man and woman hold doves
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1920s Japanese Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Porcelain

Chinoiserie, Chinese Porcelain Figurine of a "Lady with Parrot", 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinoiserie Porcelain Figurine of a Lady with Parrot, French, Samson. Original Condition Samson
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19th Century French Antique Japanese Porcelain Figurines

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Porcelain

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