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Early 20th century continental decorative carousel horse
Early 20th century continental decorative carousel horse

Early 20th century continental decorative carousel horse

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century continental decorative carousel horse circa 1900. Unique continental painted

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Oak, Pine, Paint

Antique hand Painted / Gilt Decorated German Decorative Piece
Antique hand Painted / Gilt Decorated German Decorative Piece

Antique hand Painted / Gilt Decorated German Decorative Piece

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Presenting an exquisite antique German decorative vase, meticulously hand-painted and adorned with

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Mid-18th Century German Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Gold

Antique German Porcelain Hand Painted / Gilt Decorative Vase
Antique German Porcelain Hand Painted / Gilt Decorative Vase

Antique German Porcelain Hand Painted / Gilt Decorative Vase

By Royal Bonn

Located in Tarry Town, NY

adorned with different floral and foliate decorative scenes on each side, showcasing meticulous hand

Category

Late 19th Century German Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Gold

Antique German Porcelain Hand Painted / Gilt Decorative Vase
Antique German Porcelain Hand Painted / Gilt Decorative Vase

Antique German Porcelain Hand Painted / Gilt Decorative Vase

By Royal Bonn

Located in Tarry Town, NY

resting on a round base. The vase features two distinct and beautifully hand-painted exterior scenes. One

Category

Late 19th Century German Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Gold

Antique Hand Painted & Gilt Decorated German Porcelain Decorative Vase
Antique Hand Painted & Gilt Decorated German Porcelain Decorative Vase

Antique Hand Painted & Gilt Decorated German Porcelain Decorative Vase

By Royal Bonn

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Explore the charm of this exquisite antique German porcelain decorative vase, adorned with

Category

19th Century German Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Gold

Antique Hand Painted & Gilt Decorated German Porcelain Decorative Vase
Antique Hand Painted & Gilt Decorated German Porcelain Decorative Vase

Antique Hand Painted & Gilt Decorated German Porcelain Decorative Vase

By Royal Bonn

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Explore the charm of this exquisite antique German porcelain decorative vase, adorned with

Category

Late 19th Century German Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Gold

Antique Hand Painted & Gilt Decorated German Porcelain Decorative Vase
Antique Hand Painted & Gilt Decorated German Porcelain Decorative Vase

Antique Hand Painted & Gilt Decorated German Porcelain Decorative Vase

By Royal Bonn

Located in Tarry Town, NY

diameter, this vase is a striking example of antique decorative art. The vase features exquisite hand

Category

Late 19th Century German Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Gold

Tall Antique Hand Painted & Gilt Decorated German Porcelain Decorative Vase
Tall Antique Hand Painted & Gilt Decorated German Porcelain Decorative Vase

Tall Antique Hand Painted & Gilt Decorated German Porcelain Decorative Vase

Located in Tarry Town, NY

intricate details. Adorned with different floral and foliate scenes on each side, meticulously hand-painted

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Late 19th Century German Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Gold

Tall Antique Hand Painted & Gilt Decorated German Porcelain Decorative Vase
Tall Antique Hand Painted & Gilt Decorated German Porcelain Decorative Vase

Tall Antique Hand Painted & Gilt Decorated German Porcelain Decorative Vase

Located in Tarry Town, NY

diameter, this vase is a striking example of antique decorative art. The vase features exquisite hand

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Late 19th Century German Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Gold

Large Hand Painted German Porcelain Covered Box
Large Hand Painted German Porcelain Covered Box

Large Hand Painted German Porcelain Covered Box

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Beautifully hand painted and decorated gilt covered glazed porcelain decorative box. The box

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Early 20th Century German Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Gold

Hand-Painted Metal Napkin Holder, Germany circa 1900
Hand-Painted Metal Napkin Holder, Germany circa 1900

Hand-Painted Metal Napkin Holder, Germany circa 1900

Located in Hamburg, DE

Hand-Painted Metal Napkin Holder, Germany circa 1900 This charming napkin holder, crafted from

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Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Metal

Antique German Art Nouveau Hand Painted Terracotta Charger Wall Plate
Antique German Art Nouveau Hand Painted Terracotta Charger Wall Plate

Antique German Art Nouveau Hand Painted Terracotta Charger Wall Plate

Located in Forney, TX

A beautiful hand-crafted and hand-painted terra-cotta charger wall plaque, Germany, early 20th

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century German Hand Painted Ceramic Hunt Scene Wall Platter
Early 20th Century German Hand Painted Ceramic Hunt Scene Wall Platter

Early 20th Century German Hand Painted Ceramic Hunt Scene Wall Platter

Located in Dallas, TX

rustic charm of a traditional Black Forest hunt scene. Round in shape, the hand-painted art composition

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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Ceramic

1820s German Hand Painted Wooden Cheese Tray Named & Dated
1820s German Hand Painted Wooden Cheese Tray Named & Dated

1820s German Hand Painted Wooden Cheese Tray Named & Dated

Located in Marbella, ES

Antique 1820s German hand painted wooden cheese tray named and dated.

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1820s German Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Wood

Porcelain Figure of a Couple, Hand Painted, Hochst, German, 19th Century
Porcelain Figure of a Couple, Hand Painted, Hochst, German, 19th Century

Porcelain Figure of a Couple, Hand Painted, Hochst, German, 19th Century

Located in Lantau, HK

Porcelain couple gathering flowers, delicately hand painted porcelain, mounted on a guilt bronze

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19th Century German Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Porcelain

Antique German Hand Painted & Gilt Floral Porcelain Candlesticks, Berlin C1900
Antique German Hand Painted & Gilt Floral Porcelain Candlesticks, Berlin C1900

Antique German Hand Painted & Gilt Floral Porcelain Candlesticks, Berlin C1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique German pair of candlesticks offer porcelain construction with hand painted floral

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Early 20th Century German Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

19th Century Fine Hand Painted Porcelain Bird Figure by ENS Germany
19th Century Fine Hand Painted Porcelain Bird Figure by ENS Germany

19th Century Fine Hand Painted Porcelain Bird Figure by ENS Germany

Located in Sofia, BG

Hand painted bird figure in beautiful bright colours handmade by Ens Germany. Ens porcelain is one

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Late 19th Century German Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 1880s Brass & Porcelain Plates, Set of 3 Hand Painted Portraits, Germany
Antique 1880s Brass & Porcelain Plates, Set of 3 Hand Painted Portraits, Germany

Antique 1880s Brass & Porcelain Plates, Set of 3 Hand Painted Portraits, Germany

Located in Andernach, DE

Kaulbach, Dresden, Germany. German craftsmanship and artistic skill, both in the beautifully detailed hand

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Late 19th Century German Baroque Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Brass

19th Century German Porcelain Hand Painted / Gilt Decorated Detail Vase
19th Century German Porcelain Hand Painted / Gilt Decorated Detail Vase

19th Century German Porcelain Hand Painted / Gilt Decorated Detail Vase

By Royal Bonn

Located in Tarry Town, NY

elegance of antique decorative arts. The vase features intricately hand-painted floral and foliate details

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19th Century German Queen Anne Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Gold

Antique Pair of German Porcelain Hand Painted & Gilt Scenic Vases 19th C
Antique Pair of German Porcelain Hand Painted & Gilt Scenic Vases 19th C

Antique Pair of German Porcelain Hand Painted & Gilt Scenic Vases 19th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique pair of German vases offer porcelain footed construction with scroll form lip over hand

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19th Century German Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Antique Huge Hutschenreuther Vase Hand Painted Germany 1910 Excellent Condition
Antique Huge Hutschenreuther Vase Hand Painted Germany 1910 Excellent Condition

Antique Huge Hutschenreuther Vase Hand Painted Germany 1910 Excellent Condition

By Hutschenreuther

Located in Bastogne, BE

Germany circa 1910, is a true collector’s treasure. The vase features exquisite hand-painted detailing

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1910s German Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Porcelain

Vase, Ceramic, Enamel Hand Painted, Attributable to Late Bauhaus, 1930, Germany
Vase, Ceramic, Enamel Hand Painted, Attributable to Late Bauhaus, 1930, Germany

Vase, Ceramic, Enamel Hand Painted, Attributable to Late Bauhaus, 1930, Germany

Located in Wien, AT

Very special vase, made of ceramic with extraordinarily decorative painting, made by hand in enamel

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1920s German Bauhaus Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century German Porcelain Decorative Piece / Vase
19th Century German Porcelain Decorative Piece / Vase

19th Century German Porcelain Decorative Piece / Vase

Located in Tarry Town, NY

19th century German porcelain decorative piece / vase with exterior gold gilt / hand painted design

Category

19th Century European Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Gold

Estate Hand-Painted Terracotta German Shepherd Statue, Circa 1900-1920
Estate Hand-Painted Terracotta German Shepherd Statue, Circa 1900-1920

Estate Hand-Painted Terracotta German Shepherd Statue, Circa 1900-1920

Located in New Orleans, LA

Wonderful estate hand-painted terracotta German shepherd statue, Circa 1900-1920.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century German Pair Gilt / Painted Urns
19th Century German Pair Gilt / Painted Urns

19th Century German Pair Gilt / Painted Urns

Located in Tarry Town, NY

19th century German pair glazed porcelain covered decorative urns / vases. Each urn featuring

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1830s German Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Gold

German Baroque Painted Wood Angel Sculptures, A Pair
German Baroque Painted Wood Angel Sculptures, A Pair

German Baroque Painted Wood Angel Sculptures, A Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

Pair of 18th Century German Baroque Carved Wooden Angel Sculptures. Each cherubic angel is depicted

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18th Century German Baroque Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair Sèvres Style German Rudolstadt Hand Painted Vases Urns 19thC Macys
Antique Pair Sèvres Style German Rudolstadt Hand Painted Vases Urns 19thC Macys

Antique Pair Sèvres Style German Rudolstadt Hand Painted Vases Urns 19thC Macys

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A Very Stylish German Royal Rudolstadt Hand Painted Twin Handle Lidded Porcelain Vase of Ovoid

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19th Century German Late Victorian Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French or German Porcelain Snuff Box with Hand-Painted Military Scenes
Antique French or German Porcelain Snuff Box with Hand-Painted Military Scenes

Antique French or German Porcelain Snuff Box with Hand-Painted Military Scenes

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

) century. Decorated throughout with hand-painted military, gunfighting, and horse back engagement scenes

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18th Century German George III Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Style Chinoserie Hand Painted Porcelain Figurine
Antique Meissen Style Chinoserie Hand Painted Porcelain Figurine

Antique Meissen Style Chinoserie Hand Painted Porcelain Figurine

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Toronto, ON

of 18th-century European fascination with the East. Finely modeled and delicately hand-painted, it

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Early 20th Century German Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Style Chinoserie Hand Painted Porcelain Figurine
Antique Meissen Style Chinoserie Hand Painted Porcelain Figurine

Antique Meissen Style Chinoserie Hand Painted Porcelain Figurine

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Toronto, ON

of 18th-century European fascination with the East. Finely modeled and delicately hand-painted, it

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Early 20th Century German Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 19th Century Antique Bronze Mounted KPM Hand Painted Porcelain Casket
Rare 19th Century Antique Bronze Mounted KPM Hand Painted Porcelain Casket

Rare 19th Century Antique Bronze Mounted KPM Hand Painted Porcelain Casket

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

acquired a beautiful antique patina. Each side of this casket is a true work of art with hand-painted

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1870s German Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Bronze

Original Meissen Heart-Squeezing Cherub Hand Painted Porcelain
Original Meissen Heart-Squeezing Cherub Hand Painted Porcelain

Original Meissen Heart-Squeezing Cherub Hand Painted Porcelain

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

. It is made of porcelain by renowned German porcelain manufacturer Meissen. The figurine is in

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Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Dresden Porcelain Box, Hand Painted Flowers With Gilt Metal Detail
19th Century Dresden Porcelain Box, Hand Painted Flowers With Gilt Metal Detail

19th Century Dresden Porcelain Box, Hand Painted Flowers With Gilt Metal Detail

By Dresden Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

hand painted florals all over including its main painting on the top of the box as well as on its

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1880s German Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Porcelain Goat and Child, Hand Painted, Meissen, 19th Century
Porcelain Goat and Child, Hand Painted, Meissen, 19th Century

Porcelain Goat and Child, Hand Painted, Meissen, 19th Century

Located in Lantau, HK

Beautiful piece 19th century Meissen, Hand painted porcelain Goat and child, beautifully

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19th Century German Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Meissen

Antique Hand-Painted Vase from Bavaria
Antique Hand-Painted Vase from Bavaria

Antique Hand-Painted Vase from Bavaria

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique hand-painted vase from Bavaria is a wonderful example of the fine porcelains produced by

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Early 20th Century German Baroque Revival Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Porcelain

German Porcelain Box
German Porcelain Box

German Porcelain Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

This important German porcelain box exhibits delightful artistry and craftsmanship. Its hand

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18th Century German Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Gold, Bronze

A Large Hand Painted Dresden Porcelain Covered Urn
A Large Hand Painted Dresden Porcelain Covered Urn

A Large Hand Painted Dresden Porcelain Covered Urn

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A beautiful Rococo style hand painted porcelain covered urn by E.S. Erdmann, Germany The all over

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Early 1900s German Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Porcelain

Menu holder hand painted porcelain, Pair of Angels Meissen style
Menu holder hand painted porcelain, Pair of Angels Meissen style

Menu holder hand painted porcelain, Pair of Angels Meissen style

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Paris, FR

in small garments decorated with hand-painted floral motifs, typical of the Baroque era, and wear

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19th Century German Romantic Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Wall Console in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Flowers and Gold Decoration
Antique Wall Console in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Flowers and Gold Decoration

Antique Wall Console in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Flowers and Gold Decoration

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique wall console in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration. Germany, 19th

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19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Hand Painted Porcelain Mantel Clock "La Manche" Royal Bonn For Ansonia
Antique Hand Painted Porcelain Mantel Clock "La Manche" Royal Bonn For Ansonia

Antique Hand Painted Porcelain Mantel Clock "La Manche" Royal Bonn For Ansonia

By Royal Bonn

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Ansonia Clock Company in collaboration with Royal Bonn of Germany—famed for their exquisite hand-painted

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Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Brass

Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain  Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia
Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain  Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia

Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia

By Royal Bonn

Located in Tarry Town, NY

manufacturers. The striking porcelain case, marked “Bonn, Germany – La Layon”, is richly hand-painted with a

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Mid-19th Century German Louis XVI Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Brass

Antique German Rhine Valley Winery Painted Wine Filter by Claritwerk
Antique German Rhine Valley Winery Painted Wine Filter by Claritwerk

Antique German Rhine Valley Winery Painted Wine Filter by Claritwerk

Located in Forney, TX

Kreuznach, Germany in the early 20th century. The filter is constructed of an enamel painted lightweight

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Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Extraordinary Nymphenburg Hand Painted Porcelain Peacock, Signed and Dated 1912
Extraordinary Nymphenburg Hand Painted Porcelain Peacock, Signed and Dated 1912

Extraordinary Nymphenburg Hand Painted Porcelain Peacock, Signed and Dated 1912

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in Lambertville, NJ

the 20th century. In this technique, the paint is applied by brush or airbrush immediately after mild

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Hand Painted Portrait Cabinet Vase by Rosenthal
19th Century Hand Painted Portrait Cabinet Vase by Rosenthal

19th Century Hand Painted Portrait Cabinet Vase by Rosenthal

By Rosenthal

Located in Lambertville, NJ

aubergine background with all over hand applied gilt decoration. The top with a ruffled opening with a

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1890s German Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Porcelain

Stunning German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, Antique Germany 1910s
Stunning German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, Antique Germany 1910s

Stunning German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, Antique Germany 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Company in Germany, in the 1910s or older. Absolutely gorgeous item with lots of character and still in

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1910s German Folk Art Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain “La Nord” Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia
Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain “La Nord” Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia

Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain “La Nord” Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia

By Royal Bonn

Located in Tarry Town, NY

finely modeled porcelain case is beautifully hand-painted in a delicate still-life motif of florals and

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Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Brass

Antique Heufel & Co Dresden Hand Painted Porcelain 10" Vase
Antique Heufel & Co Dresden Hand Painted Porcelain 10" Vase

Antique Heufel & Co Dresden Hand Painted Porcelain 10" Vase

By Dresden Porcelain

Located in Cincinnati, OH

This exceptional late 19th century porcelain cabinet vase was hand painted at the Dresden based

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Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain “La Layon” Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia
Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain “La Layon” Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia

Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain “La Layon” Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia

By Royal Bonn

Located in Tarry Town, NY

manufacturers. The striking porcelain case, marked “Bonn, Germany – La Layon”, is richly hand-painted with a

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Mid-19th Century German Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Dresden Ornamental Vase in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Large Antique Dresden Ornamental Vase in Hand-Painted Porcelain

Large Antique Dresden Ornamental Vase in Hand-Painted Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Large antique Dresden ornamental vase in hand-painted porcelain. Flowers and gold decoration

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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Hand Painted Enameled Porcelain Vase Schonwald Bavaria
Art Deco Hand Painted Enameled Porcelain Vase Schonwald Bavaria

Art Deco Hand Painted Enameled Porcelain Vase Schonwald Bavaria

By Schönwald 1

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Schonwald Bavaria vase, hand painted enameled vase with peacocks and floral motifs

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Scalloped Bowl/Plate
Set of Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Scalloped Bowl/Plate

Set of Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Scalloped Bowl/Plate

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a set of Meissen hand painted porcelain bowl/plate. It depicts in the center a couple of

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Early 20th Century German Rococo Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Bonn Art Nouveau Pair Hand Painted Floral Pottery Vases
Royal Bonn Art Nouveau Pair Hand Painted Floral Pottery Vases

Royal Bonn Art Nouveau Pair Hand Painted Floral Pottery Vases

By Royal Bonn

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine and stunning Art Nouveau German pair of hand painted art pottery vases with floral designs

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique German Decorative Hand Painted

Materials

Pottery

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Antique German Decorative Hand Painted For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique German decorative hand painted available at 1stDibs. Each antique German decorative hand painted for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Your living room may not be complete without an antique German decorative hand painted — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique German decorative hand painted made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Rococo — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique German decorative hand painted over the years, but those crafted by Meissen Porcelain, Dresden Porcelain and Adolf Hamann are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique German Decorative Hand Painted?

Prices for an antique German decorative hand painted start at $145 and top out at $31,884 with the average selling for $973.

Finding the Right Decorative-objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.