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Antique German Nodders

Antique German Clockwork Mechanism Automataton Advertising Nodding Dairy Cow
Antique German Clockwork Mechanism Automataton Advertising Nodding Dairy Cow

Antique German Clockwork Mechanism Automataton Advertising Nodding Dairy Cow

$1,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 19.75 in W 11 in D 31.5 in

Antique German Clockwork Mechanism Automataton Advertising Nodding Dairy Cow

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique German Clockwork Mechanism Automated Advertising Nodding Paper Mache Dairy Cow with Glass

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Late 19th Century Antique German Nodders

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Paper

Chinoiserie German Porcelain Figure of a Nodder, Figure Seated Cross-Legged
Chinoiserie German Porcelain Figure of a Nodder, Figure Seated Cross-Legged

Chinoiserie German Porcelain Figure of a Nodder, Figure Seated Cross-Legged

By Dresden Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An antique German porcelain figure seated crossed-leg, "Nodder", dressed in an elaborately hand

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1890s German Rococo Revival Antique German Nodders

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Porcelain

A Meissen Porcelain Pagoda Nodding Head Figure
A Meissen Porcelain Pagoda Nodding Head Figure

A Meissen Porcelain Pagoda Nodding Head Figure

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A 19th century Meissen porcelain nodding head figure modeled as a seated pagoda figure, with head

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1880s German Chinoiserie Antique German Nodders

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Meissen nodding Pagodas, C19th 17cm high
Pair Meissen nodding Pagodas, C19th 17cm high

Pair Meissen nodding Pagodas, C19th 17cm high

$23,302

H 6.7 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

Pair Meissen nodding Pagodas, C19th 17cm high

Located in Brighton, Sussex

Pair late 19th Century Meissen porcelain nodding Pagoda figures. Each with wonderful bold hand

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Late 19th Century German Antique German Nodders

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Bisque "Nodders", Circa 1900-1910
Pair of Antique Bisque "Nodders", Circa 1900-1910

Pair of Antique Bisque "Nodders", Circa 1900-1910

$1,200 / set

H 9 in W 7.25 in D 6 in

Pair of Antique Bisque "Nodders", Circa 1900-1910

Located in New Orleans, LA

These "nodders" always bring a smile to one's face. They are good conversation pieces as well.

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Late 19th Century German Antique German Nodders

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Porcelain

Long-Nosed Surgeonfish – Antique Hand-Colored Fish Engraving, Nodder c.1794
Long-Nosed Surgeonfish – Antique Hand-Colored Fish Engraving, Nodder c.1794

Long-Nosed Surgeonfish – Antique Hand-Colored Fish Engraving, Nodder c.1794

Located in Langweer, NL

Long-Nosed Surgeonfish – Antique Hand-Colored Fish Engraving, Nodder c.1794 This finely detailed

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Late 18th Century German Antique German Nodders

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Paper

19th C. Sitzendorf Meissen Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder, Moving Head & Hands
19th C. Sitzendorf Meissen Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder, Moving Head & Hands

19th C. Sitzendorf Meissen Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder, Moving Head & Hands

By Sitzendorf

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A 19th Century Sitzendorf Meissen-Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder—Hand-Painted Porcelain

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Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique German Nodders

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Metal

Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures
Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures

Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A large rare pair of 19th century Meissen Chinoiserie style Nodding Pagoda Figures with Movable

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1850s German Rococo Antique German Nodders

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Nodding Head Figures seated on Pillows
A Pair of 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Nodding Head Figures seated on Pillows

A Pair of 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Nodding Head Figures seated on Pillows

By Dresden Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Nodding Head Figures. Each figure is seated cross-legged

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1870s German Chinoiserie Antique German Nodders

Materials

Porcelain

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Pair of Large Meissen Style Figures of Nodding Pagodas Late 19th century
Pair of Large Meissen Style Figures of Nodding Pagodas Late 19th century

Pair of Large Meissen Style Figures of Nodding Pagodas Late 19th century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Impress Your Guests with the very fine pair German bisque man and lady Chinoiserie seated cross

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Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique German Nodders

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Gold

Pair of Asian Nodders
Pair of Asian Nodders

Pair of Asian Nodders

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H 6.5 in W 6.25 in

Pair of Asian Nodders

Located in New Orleans, LA

the German nodders that first appeared in the late 18th/early 19th century Germany. Similar dolls

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Early 20th Century Asian Antique German Nodders

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Ceramic

Pair of German Chinoiserie Porcelain Figures of Seated "Nodders"
Pair of German Chinoiserie Porcelain Figures of Seated "Nodders"

Pair of German Chinoiserie Porcelain Figures of Seated "Nodders"

Located in Essex, MA

Each with articulated heads, tongues and hands. Marked on reverse with a blue crossed X mark. Depicted as a seated man and woman in a variety of colors.

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1750s German Chinoiserie Antique German Nodders

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Nodder
Meissen Porcelain Nodder

Meissen Porcelain Nodder

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H 12 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in

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 German Nodders

Materials

Porcelain

A fine pair of 19th century German porcelain large hand painted Nodders
A fine pair of 19th century German porcelain large hand painted Nodders

A fine pair of 19th century German porcelain large hand painted Nodders

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine pair of late 19th century large German hand painted Chinese nodder figures . Elaborate hand

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Late 19th Century German Chinese Export Antique German Nodders

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique Bisque "Nodders"
Pair of Antique Bisque "Nodders"

Pair of Antique Bisque "Nodders"

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H 9 in W 7.25 in D 6 in

Pair of Antique Bisque "Nodders"

Located in New Orleans, LA

These "nodders" are favorite collectibles and bring a smile to one's face.

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Early 20th Century German Antique German Nodders

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagodas
Pair 19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagodas

Pair 19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagodas

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H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

Pair 19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagodas

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality pair of late 19th century Meissen porcelain Nodding Pagodas, each with wonderful

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19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique German Nodders

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Porcelain

Meissen Nodder
Meissen Nodder

Meissen Nodder

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H 13.25 in W 13 in D 12.25 in

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 German Nodders

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagoda
19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagoda

19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagoda

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H 7.49 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagoda

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th century Meissen porcelain pagoda with nodding head and hands, having

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Late 19th Century German Antique German Nodders

Materials

Porcelain

Large 19th Century Meissen Style Nodding Buddha
Large 19th Century Meissen Style Nodding Buddha

Large 19th Century Meissen Style Nodding Buddha

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H 11.82 in W 12.21 in D 11.03 in

Large 19th Century Meissen Style Nodding Buddha

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An impressive large German porcelain Meissen style nodding Buddha, Having reticulated tong and

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1880s German Antique German Nodders

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Porcelain Nodding Head Figurines by Ernst Bohne Söhne
Pair of Porcelain Nodding Head Figurines by Ernst Bohne Söhne

Pair of Porcelain Nodding Head Figurines by Ernst Bohne Söhne

By Ernst Bohne Söhne

Located in London, GB

figures' heads nod, and their hands and tongues move. The pair are designed to surprise and delight all

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Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique German Nodders

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Articulated Nodding Figure of Chinese Boy with Cabbage Hat
Meissen Porcelain Articulated Nodding Figure of Chinese Boy with Cabbage Hat

Meissen Porcelain Articulated Nodding Figure of Chinese Boy with Cabbage Hat

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An exquisitely detailed 19th century Meissen nodding figure of a Chinese Boy. After the 18th

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1790s German Rococo Antique German Nodders

Materials

Porcelain

German Nodder
German Nodder

German Nodder

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H 4.5 in W 5 in D 4.75 in

German Nodder

Located in New York, NY

Super piece by C.G.Schierpolz & Son, at Plaue in Thuringia, Germany. The firm was founded in 1820

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19th Century German Antique German Nodders

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Porcelain

Dresden Nodding Figure, Germany, circa 1920
Dresden Nodding Figure, Germany, circa 1920

Dresden Nodding Figure, Germany, circa 1920

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H 5.25 in W 5.25 in D 4.25 in

Dresden Nodding Figure, Germany, circa 1920

Located in Redding, CA

A wonderful German nodding figure, the chinoiserie subject is very popular and this piece is very

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Early 20th Century German Antique German Nodders

German Porcelain Chinoiserie Nodder
German Porcelain Chinoiserie Nodder

German Porcelain Chinoiserie Nodder

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H 6 in W 6 in D 5.75 in

German Porcelain Chinoiserie Nodder

Located in New York, NY

German Porcelain chinoiserie Nodder, circa 19th century. Underglazed blue mark underneath. The

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Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique German Nodders

Materials

Porcelain

Nineteenth Century Porcelain Dresden Nodder
Nineteenth Century Porcelain Dresden Nodder

Nineteenth Century Porcelain Dresden Nodder

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Iconic oriental figure in porcelain with painted costume by Dresden of Germany. Popular in the mid

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19th Century German Antique German Nodders

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of European  Porcelain Chinese Style Nodders
Pair of European  Porcelain Chinese Style Nodders

Pair of European Porcelain Chinese Style Nodders

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegantly Decorated Pair of European Porcelain Chinese Nodders with Moving Hands, Heads & Tongues

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19th Century German Antique German Nodders

Materials

Porcelain

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19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

$85,000 / set

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19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

Located in Houston, TX

An exceptional palatial quality pair of 19th century Chinese cloisonné Fu dogs featuring gold gilding over copper. Chinese cloisonné objects were intended primarily for the furnishi...

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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique German Nodders

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Copper, Enamel

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique German Nodders

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Glass, Mahogany

Antique Chinese Celadon Green Jade Carving, Triple Vase, Qing Dynasty
Antique Chinese Celadon Green Jade Carving, Triple Vase, Qing Dynasty

Antique Chinese Celadon Green Jade Carving, Triple Vase, Qing Dynasty

Located in New York, NY

An extremely finely carved antique Chinese Qing dynasty, Celadon green triple vase/brush washer with an Imperial Dragon from behind attacking a bird in front, 18th-19th century, Qing...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique German Nodders

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Large Chinese Porcelain Five Dragon Meiping Vase, Modern, China
Large Chinese Porcelain Five Dragon Meiping Vase, Modern, China

Large Chinese Porcelain Five Dragon Meiping Vase, Modern, China

Located in Austin, TX

A large and powerful Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain "Five Dragon" meiping vase, modern, China. The oversized vase of traditional meiping form, with a splayed foot support...

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Early 2000s Chinese Qing Antique German Nodders

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Porcelain

Exceptional Pair of Antique Meissen Porcelain Hunting Groups with Horses & Dogs
Exceptional Pair of Antique Meissen Porcelain Hunting Groups with Horses & Dogs

Exceptional Pair of Antique Meissen Porcelain Hunting Groups with Horses & Dogs

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional and quite large pair of 19th century antique Meissen porcelain hunting groups with "The Prince" and "The Princess" each riding a horse followed by a bunch of hunting d...

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Late 19th Century Rococo Antique German Nodders

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Porcelain

Fine Large Late 18th - Early 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Model of a Swan
Fine Large Late 18th - Early 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Model of a Swan

Fine Large Late 18th - Early 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Model of a Swan

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A fine, exceptionally detailed large Meissen model of a swan, modelled by J. J. Kändler, with incised plumage, the feathers of the wings picked out in soft grey and beige, with russe...

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Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Antique German Nodders

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Porcelain

Fine Pair Meissen Porcelain Figures of Hoopoe Birds Perched on White Branches
Fine Pair Meissen Porcelain Figures of Hoopoe Birds Perched on White Branches

Fine Pair Meissen Porcelain Figures of Hoopoe Birds Perched on White Branches

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Beautiful Pair of very Meissen Porcelain Figures of Hoopoe Birds Perched on White Tree Branches, with Insects and Flowers. This finely detailed naturalistic pair of exotic Hoopoe...

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Early 1900s German Rococo Antique German Nodders

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Porcelain

Unusual Antique Qing Chinese Porcelain Laughing Buddha Sancai Glazed c1920
Unusual Antique Qing Chinese Porcelain Laughing Buddha Sancai Glazed c1920

Unusual Antique Qing Chinese Porcelain Laughing Buddha Sancai Glazed c1920

$2,837Sale Price|60% Off

H 9.85 in W 10.24 in D 7.49 in

Unusual Antique Qing Chinese Porcelain Laughing Buddha Sancai Glazed c1920

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

The unusual antique ca. 1920 Qing Chinese porcelain Laughing Buddha is a remarkable and exquisite piece of art that exudes charm and cultural significance. The statue features the ic...

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1920s Chinese Qing Antique German Nodders

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Porcelain

A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures of a Man and Woman in Attire
A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures of a Man and Woman in Attire

A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures of a Man and Woman in Attire

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures of a Man and Woman in 18th C. Attire. This pair of figures depicts a man and woman in 18th-century pastoral attire, each standing on...

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1860s German Rococo Antique German Nodders

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Porcelain

Pair 18th C. Meissen Porcelain Covered Tureens w/ 19th C. French Ormolu Mounts
Pair 18th C. Meissen Porcelain Covered Tureens w/ 19th C. French Ormolu Mounts

Pair 18th C. Meissen Porcelain Covered Tureens w/ 19th C. French Ormolu Mounts

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Marcolini Period Covered Tureens with 19th Century French Ormolu Mounts. These tureens show the combination of iconic French and German porc...

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19th Century German Louis XVI Antique German Nodders

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Bronze

Meissen Porcelain Articulated Nodding Head Pagoda Figure
Meissen Porcelain Articulated Nodding Head Pagoda Figure

Meissen Porcelain Articulated Nodding Head Pagoda Figure

Located in Tarzana, CA

A Meissen Porcelain articulated nodding head pagoda figure. 20th century, blue crossed swords mark on the neck, numbered 67827, painter 126D, body marked with crossed swords, numb...

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20th Century Antique German Nodders

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Porcelain

A Monumental Meissen Porcelain Figural Group of Mount Parnassus
A Monumental Meissen Porcelain Figural Group of Mount Parnassus

A Monumental Meissen Porcelain Figural Group of Mount Parnassus

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Monumental Meissen Porcelain Figural Group of Apollo and the Nine Muses on Mount Parnassus. Comprised of sixteen interlocking parts. Apollo standing holding a lyre and with Pega...

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19th Century German Rococo Antique German Nodders

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Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Malabar Man on a Rhinoceros
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Malabar Man on a Rhinoceros

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Malabar Man on a Rhinoceros

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A fantastic 19th century Meissen Porcelain orientalist/Turkish figure of a Malabar Man seated on a rhinoceros. This is a rare and beautiful group made by Meissen in the 1800's of a M...

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19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique German Nodders

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Porcelain

A Large Meissen Porcelain Mythological Figure Centerpiece, *Neptune and Thetis*
A Large Meissen Porcelain Mythological Figure Centerpiece, *Neptune and Thetis*

A Large Meissen Porcelain Mythological Figure Centerpiece, *Neptune and Thetis*

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An exceptionally rare and large Meissen porcelain mythological figure centerpiece titled *Neptune and Thetis*, produced in the late 19th century by the renowned Meissen porcelain man...

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1880s German Rococo Antique German Nodders

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Rose Medallion Canton Porcelain Punch Bowl w/ Multiple Cartooges
Chinese Export Rose Medallion Canton Porcelain Punch Bowl w/ Multiple Cartooges

Chinese Export Rose Medallion Canton Porcelain Punch Bowl w/ Multiple Cartooges

Located in New York, NY

A Chinese Export Rose Medallion Famille Rose canton porcelain punch bowl with multiple cartooge panels. The exterior of this gorgeous bowl is decorated with multiple panels which inc...

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1870s Chinese Chinese Export Antique German Nodders

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Porcelain

19th C. Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Sultana Riding an Elephant with a Crown
19th C. Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Sultana Riding an Elephant with a Crown

19th C. Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Sultana Riding an Elephant with a Crown

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An Elaborate 19th century Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Sultana Riding an Elephant. After the model by P.J. Reinicke and J.J. Kändler, the Sultana sitting on the elephants back and h...

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1860s German Louis XVI Antique German Nodders

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Antique German Nodders For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique German nodders for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique German nodders was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and gold. Antique German nodders have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique German nodders are generally popular furniture pieces, but Rococo and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique German nodders have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Meissen Porcelain, Bohne & Sohne and Dresden Porcelain are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique German Nodders?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,650, while they’re typically $895 on the low end and $40,808 highest priced.