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KPM Porcelain

The Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin, or KPM (Royal Porcelain Factory, Berlin, in English) was one of the most influential porcelain factories to emerge in 18th-century Germany, along with Nymphenburg and Meissen. KPM was the third incarnation of a company originally founded in 1751 by Wilhelm Caspar Wegely to take advantage of the burgeoning market for “white gold.” On the verge of bankruptcy, Wegely sold his inventory and tools to Johann Ernst Gotzkowsky, who in 1761 established another porcelain factory, which also failed, and was subsequently taken over by Frederick II of Prussia in 1763. Like Augustus II, Elector of Saxony, the patron of Meissen and a keen collector who described himself as suffering (quite happily) from “porcelain sickness,” Frederick II was proud to refer to himself as KPM’s “best customer.” KPM produces china and figurines to this day, and throughout its long history, it has been a style-setter for elegant tableware, particularly in the 1930’s, the period during which their popular patterns Urbino, Urania and Arkadia were designed.

Thanks to its royal patronage, KPM had the resources and contacts necessary to establish itself as a leading luxury producer, and supplied Russian and European elites with tableware in the Rococo and Neoclassical styles, as well as monumental vases, and decorative plaques. Many of these objects can be found today in major museums as a result of Frederick II’s penchant for sending KPM porcelain as diplomatic gifts throughout Europe. Unlike Meissen, which was known for crafting porcelain sculptures of dazzling complexity, KPM is revered for the precision and splendor of its surface decoration, and for its porcelain plaques depicting scenes from history and mythology. One especially lovely example circa 1790 is a neocalssical-style tea service decorated with gold accents and a grisaille design of figures from the ancient world. By contrast, this boldly colorful narrative cup and saucer set from the 1840’s depicts scenes from real life as colorfully as a painting. The set was commissioned by a gentleman for his wife as a tongue-in-cheek gift commemorating her misadventures while in town for a visit to the opera, which resulted in her opera glasses being stolen. The saucer shows the thief and the glasses, and the cup reveals the scene of the crime in vivid hues.

KPM was forced to move from its original location in 1867 due to the building of the new Prussian Parliament building, and this afforded the company the opportunity to to create a new factory with the newest equipment and materials of the day. With the growing popularity of Art Nouveau and the western fascination with Asian ceramics, KPM began formulating glazes that evoked the color palette and rich surfaces of Chinese porcelain. By the turn of the century, KPM was exhibiting its wares to a global audience at international expositions. At the end of World War I with the collapse of the Prussian monarchy, KPM was renamed the State Porcelain Manufactory Berlin, continuing to use the name KPM and its use of the cobalt blue sceptre mark that is painted on the bottom of every piece.

By the late 1920’s, the designers and craftsmen of KPM were inspired by the tenets of Modernism, particularly the styles of the Bauhaus and the Deutscher Werkbund. During this period, the firm’s aim was to produce useful household porcelain for a range of consumers, rather than catering to a small elite. Among the most successful patterns of this era was designer Trude Petri’s Urbino line, which is still produced today. Following World War II, KPM was temporarily housed in the town of Selb, and only returned to its rebuilt quarters in Berlin in 1957. In the 1980s, KPM became an private company independent of the state, and began to focus production on the preservation of historic forms, designs, and techniques. KPM continues to collaborate with designers from all over the world, most recently on the Berlin dinnerware service with designer Enzo Mari, and a collaboration with the luxury brands Bottega Veneta and Bugatti.

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Creator: KPM Porcelain
"Nude with Fish", Rare, Art Nouveau Porcelain Sculpture for Crown Prince Wilhelm
"Nude with Fish", Rare, Art Nouveau Porcelain Sculpture for Crown Prince Wilhelm

"Nude with Fish", Rare, Art Nouveau Porcelain Sculpture for Crown Prince Wilhelm

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Rare and striking, this porcelain sculpture depicting a nude Japanese male figure carrying a fish on his shoulders was sculpted by Adolf (or Adolph) Ambe...

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1940s German Belle Époque Vintage KPM Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Handmade Porcelain Soup Tureen by KPM
Antique Handmade Porcelain Soup Tureen by KPM

Antique Handmade Porcelain Soup Tureen by KPM

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Vilnius, LT

Antique KPM oval porcelain soup tureen is handmade with glazed relief ornament surface. It is hand painted with gold and decorated with molded flowers bouqets on the handles. Measu...

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Early 20th Century German KPM Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Renaissance Style Painted Porcelain Plaque
Large Renaissance Style Painted Porcelain Plaque

Large Renaissance Style Painted Porcelain Plaque

By KPM Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Large Renaissance style painted porcelain plaque German, 20th century Frame: Height 50cm, width 64cm, depth 6cm Plaque: Height 34cm, width 49cm, depth 0.5cm In this beautifully painted porcelain plaque, a young woman in fine aristocratic clothing sits in a dark Renaissance style interior scene. She sits in a gold armchair, covered in ornate floral upholstery, stretching out her arm to pluck a rose from a bouquet of flowers on the table beside her. Behind her is a landscape painting with red velvet...

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20th Century German Renaissance KPM Porcelain

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Porcelain, Giltwood

Gothic Revival Carved Oak and KPM Porcelain Triptych
Gothic Revival Carved Oak and KPM Porcelain Triptych

Gothic Revival Carved Oak and KPM Porcelain Triptych

By KPM Porcelain

Located in London, GB

The triptych comprises a trio of porcelain plaques, depicting the patron saints of the German city of Cologne (Köln) by the renowned Berlin manufacturer KPM (Konigliche Porzellan-Man...

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19th Century German Gothic Revival Antique KPM Porcelain

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Porcelain, Oak

KPM Porcelain Model of a Parrot, Late 19th Century
KPM Porcelain Model of a Parrot, Late 19th Century

KPM Porcelain Model of a Parrot, Late 19th Century

By KPM Porcelain

Located in London, GB

A KPM porcelain model of a parrot German, late 19th century Measures: Height 23cm, width 12cm, depth 9cm Marked for KPM, the leading German porcelain makers, this charming and ...

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Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique KPM Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Oval Berlin 'K.P.M.' Porcelain Plaque of a Harem Dancer
Large Oval Berlin 'K.P.M.' Porcelain Plaque of a Harem Dancer

Large Oval Berlin 'K.P.M.' Porcelain Plaque of a Harem Dancer

By KPM Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large Oval Berlin 'K.P.M.' Porcelain Plaque of a Harem Dancer Germany, circa 1890 This exceptional Berlin (K.P.M.) porcelain plaque showcases an exquisitely detailed painting of a veiled, exotically dressed...

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Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique KPM Porcelain

Materials

Giltwood, Porcelain

A KPM Hand-Painted Porcelain Plaque of a Japonism Beauty, Signed Wagner
A KPM Hand-Painted Porcelain Plaque of a Japonism Beauty, Signed Wagner

A KPM Hand-Painted Porcelain Plaque of a Japonism Beauty, Signed Wagner

By KPM Porcelain, Wagner

Located in New York, NY

A Gorgeous 19th Century KPM Hand-Painted Porcelain Plaque of a Japonism Beauty, Signed by the Artist Wagner Wien .n C. Kiesel. The beauty is seen in a beautiful orange and white kimono...

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19th Century German Japonisme Antique KPM Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

KPM Porcelain Hand Painted Oval Bowl, 19th Century
KPM Porcelain Hand Painted Oval Bowl, 19th Century

KPM Porcelain Hand Painted Oval Bowl, 19th Century

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Antique 19th century hand painted porcelain with floral and gilt decoration. The bowl with center floral decoration with detailed hand gilt all around. The 19th century KPM mark...

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1880s German Antique KPM Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

KPM Germany Friederike 6 cobalt gold side plates
KPM Germany Friederike 6 cobalt gold side plates

KPM Germany Friederike 6 cobalt gold side plates

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Uppsala , SE

KPM Germany Cobalt Blue Fine China plates. This set of 6 side plates produced by the world famous KMP (Krister Porzellan-Manufaktur) factory in Germany . This set is part of the hi...

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Mid-20th Century German KPM Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Very Fine KPM Porcelain Plaque of a Young Woman, circa 1890
Very Fine KPM Porcelain Plaque of a Young Woman, circa 1890

Very Fine KPM Porcelain Plaque of a Young Woman, circa 1890

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A very fine KPM porcelain plaque of a young woman in a giltwood frame. German, circa 1890. This fine KPM plaque is superbly painted with a portrait bust of a young woman holdi...

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Late 19th Century German Antique KPM Porcelain

Materials

Giltwood, Porcelain

German KPM Porcelain Plaque 'Motherhood' by Julius Greiner
German KPM Porcelain Plaque 'Motherhood' by Julius Greiner

German KPM Porcelain Plaque 'Motherhood' by Julius Greiner

By KPM Porcelain

Located in London, GB

German KPM porcelain plaque 'Motherhood' by Julius Greiner German, 1918 Frame: Height 43cm, width 34cm, depth 7cm Plaque: Height 25cm, width 17cm, de...

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Early 20th Century German KPM Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

Antique German KPM porcelain panel of Judith with the Head of Holofernes
Antique German KPM porcelain panel of Judith with the Head of Holofernes

Antique German KPM porcelain panel of Judith with the Head of Holofernes

By KPM Porcelain

Located in London, GB

The image of Judith with the Head of Holofernes was a powerful source of inspiration for many of great European artists, and was captured superbly in August Riedel...

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Late 19th Century German Antique KPM Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted German K.P.M. Porcelain Desk
Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted German K.P.M. Porcelain Desk

Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted German K.P.M. Porcelain Desk

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted German K.P.M. Porcelain Desk Decorated allover with porcelain plaques painted with scenes of courting couples, the upper section with a central cupboard door mounted with a square plaque and nine surrounding drawers, the lower section with shaped top inset with three frieze drawers, each of the corners with a male figure emerging from a scrolled volute, above four tapering fluted and floral-painted porcelain legs with four putti...

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Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique KPM Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

19th Century German Porcelain Kpm Berlin Hand Painted Double Salt
19th Century German Porcelain Kpm Berlin Hand Painted Double Salt

19th Century German Porcelain Kpm Berlin Hand Painted Double Salt

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Vero Beach, FL

This open salt was made in the 19th century in typical Rococo style. The interior of the salt basin and the stand is delicately painted with birds, flowers and insects. In the center...

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Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique KPM Porcelain

Materials

Enamel

Wonderful Late 19th-Early 20th Berlin K.P.M. Porcelain Rectangular Plaque
Wonderful Late 19th-Early 20th Berlin K.P.M. Porcelain Rectangular Plaque

Wonderful Late 19th-Early 20th Berlin K.P.M. Porcelain Rectangular Plaque

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Long Island City, NY

A wonderful late 19th-early 20th Berlin K.P.M. porcelain rectangular plaque Painted landscape scene with two women and their children playing, the background with two men, one playing an instrument. Impressed K.P.M and scepter marks, in the original frame. KPM is an acronym for Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin, which translates to “Royal Porcelain Factory in Berlin.” The company was founded in 1763 by Frederick II of Prussia, who bought the factory from its previous owner, Johann Ernst Gotzkowsky, in the wake of its bankruptcy. Frederick II greatly admired the factory’s “white gold,” a type of porcelain so fine and translucent that it closely mirrored the high-quality porcelain made in China. He invested large sums of money into the company and granted it the use of the royal scepter...

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Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique KPM Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

Pair 19th Century KPM Porcelain Plaques
Pair 19th Century KPM Porcelain Plaques

Pair 19th Century KPM Porcelain Plaques

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality pair of 19th Century Austrian, KPM porcelain plaques, each depicting pretty young maidens under a tree, mounted in carved scrolling gilt wood frames, set on a velvet b...

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19th Century Austrian Romantic Antique KPM Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 19Th Century German KPM Porcelain Two-Handled Vases And Covers c.1890
Antique 19Th Century German KPM Porcelain Two-Handled Vases And Covers c.1890

Antique 19Th Century German KPM Porcelain Two-Handled Vases And Covers c.1890

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 19th Century pair of A Berlin KPM porcelain vases with covers, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. Marked with a underglaze blue scepter and ...

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1890s German Other Antique KPM Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Very fine and large KPM porcelain plaque of The Three Fates
Very fine and large KPM porcelain plaque of The Three Fates

Very fine and large KPM porcelain plaque of The Three Fates

By KPM Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Very fine and large KPM porcelain plaque of The Three Fates German, c.1908 Frame: height 90cm, width 77cm, depth 9cm Plaques: height 53cm, width 43cm, ...

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Early 20th Century German Classical Greek KPM Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

'Oriental Girl' German KPM Porcelain Plaque
'Oriental Girl' German KPM Porcelain Plaque

'Oriental Girl' German KPM Porcelain Plaque

By KPM Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Orientalist style works became very popular in the 19th Century, and the tradition continued into the early 20th Century, when this fine porcelain plaque was produced. Manufactured by famed German firm KPM, the plaque was retailed in New York by Gilman Collamore & Co., who imported high-end works of porcelain and glass. The plaque still bears the retailer's label to the reverse reading 'Gilman Collamore & Co, Union Sq. NY'. The plaque is rectangular in shape, and portrays a young girl, swathed in rich, red draped clothing, reaching upward to give food to a white dove perched on a wire. The girl, her hair bound up in the Orientalist fashion, wears an armband as well as hoop earrings. The interior in which the scene is set is hung with luxurious textiles and decorated with gilt detailing. The plaque is housed in a giltwood frame and is marked to the reverse with the sceptre mark of KPM porcelain, together with the retailer's label. The reverse also bears a written inscription reading 'Orientalisches Mädchen / L. Sturm', the title translating to 'Oriental girl...

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Early 20th Century German KPM Porcelain

Materials

Giltwood, Porcelain

19th Century KPM Porcelain Plaque
19th Century KPM Porcelain Plaque

19th Century KPM Porcelain Plaque

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th century KPM porcelain plaque, depicting a mother and her children on a winters days. Mounted in a 19th century carved gilt...

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1860s European Antique KPM Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

KPM Berlin Porcelain Picture Plaque Portrait of a Girl with Veil, ca 1830
KPM Berlin Porcelain Picture Plaque Portrait of a Girl with Veil, ca 1830

KPM Berlin Porcelain Picture Plaque Portrait of a Girl with Veil, ca 1830

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Portrait of a girl in oriental-style clothing with a headdress and veil in a scenic setting. In original, gilded wood frame with acanthus leaf and oak leaf garland carving. Manuf...

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1830s German Biedermeier Antique KPM Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

19th C. Kpm Porcelain Celestial Blue Ground & Grisaille Window Urns - Pair
19th C. Kpm Porcelain Celestial Blue Ground & Grisaille Window Urns - Pair

19th C. Kpm Porcelain Celestial Blue Ground & Grisaille Window Urns - Pair

By KPM Porcelain, Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite pair of 19th-century lidded urns, crafted by the esteemed Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) of Berlin, is a remarkable example of Neoclassical porcelain artistry. ...

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Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique KPM Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Orientalist KPM Porcelain Plaque of Interior Scene
Orientalist KPM Porcelain Plaque of Interior Scene

Orientalist KPM Porcelain Plaque of Interior Scene

By KPM Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Orientalist KPM Porcelain plaque of interior scene German, 20th century Frame: Height 71cm, width 64cm, depth 4cm Plaque: Height 50cm, width 39cm, depth 0.5cm Painted in the Or...

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20th Century German Moorish KPM Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

Large KPM Porcelain Plaque of 'Romeo and Juliet' 19th Century
Large KPM Porcelain Plaque of 'Romeo and Juliet' 19th Century

Large KPM Porcelain Plaque of 'Romeo and Juliet' 19th Century

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality large 19th century KPM Porcelain plaque, depicting 'Romeo and Juliet' mounted in a carved giltwood frame.

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19th Century Austrian Antique KPM Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique KPM Royal Berlin Reticulated Porcelain Basket with Deutsche Blumen Decor
Antique KPM Royal Berlin Reticulated Porcelain Basket with Deutsche Blumen Decor

Antique KPM Royal Berlin Reticulated Porcelain Basket with Deutsche Blumen Decor

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine KPM porcelain basket. With reticulated or pierced sides, twin handles, and a hand-painted floral spray to the center. Simply a wonderful porcelain basket! Date: Late 19th or Early 20th Century Overall Condition It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: KPM Porcelain Marks: Base bears a blue underglaze factor scepter mark, an iron-red orb mark, hand-painted cyphers and numbers, an impressed cyphers, and a cut slash...

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Early 20th Century German Rococo KPM Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

KPM Berlin Porcelain Figurine Group, Diana & Actaeon, Germany, Ca 1917
KPM Berlin Porcelain Figurine Group, Diana & Actaeon, Germany, Ca 1917

KPM Berlin Porcelain Figurine Group, Diana & Actaeon, Germany, Ca 1917

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent KPM Porcelain Group from the early 20th century: Seated in the center on a raised shell pedestal is the beautiful young Diana with her hair tied at the nape of her neck and...

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1910s German Neoclassical Vintage KPM Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

KPM Berlin, Porcelain Pot-Pourri and Gilt Bronze Mount, 19th Century
KPM Berlin, Porcelain Pot-Pourri and Gilt Bronze Mount, 19th Century

KPM Berlin, Porcelain Pot-Pourri and Gilt Bronze Mount, 19th Century

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Beaune, FR

Large porcelain bowl or potpourri and bronze mount signed below the mark "KPM" in Berlin. This cup is based on the theme of wine with this bacchus overhanging the lid.

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19th Century German Antique KPM Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

Antique German KPM Porcelain Lidded Bartmann Jug Tankard
Antique German KPM Porcelain Lidded Bartmann Jug Tankard

Antique German KPM Porcelain Lidded Bartmann Jug Tankard

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Antique German KPM Porcelain Lidded Bartmann Jug Tankard. 19th century German Bellarmine Bartmann jug with bearded man from the Porcelain Manufactory K...

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Mid-19th Century German Renaissance Antique KPM Porcelain

Materials

Pewter

Set of KPM Porcelain Neuzeriat Plate and Two Small Bowls
Set of KPM Porcelain Neuzeriat Plate and Two Small Bowls

Set of KPM Porcelain Neuzeriat Plate and Two Small Bowls

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This a set of KPM Porcelain Neuzeriat plate and two small bowls. The Neuzeriat plate depicts a large bouquet of flowers in the center, then in the border t...

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20th Century German Rococo KPM Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 19th Century German KPM Porcelain Lidded Bowl Tureen Birds Butterflies
Antique 19th Century German KPM Porcelain Lidded Bowl Tureen Birds Butterflies

Antique 19th Century German KPM Porcelain Lidded Bowl Tureen Birds Butterflies

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Portland, OR

A very elegant antique 19th century KPM porcelain hand-painted & gilded lidded bowl/tureen, decorated with birds & butterflies, 1840-1895. This very handsome lidded tureen made by th...

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1880s German Belle Époque Antique KPM Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique KPM Royal Berlin Armorial Octagonal Porcelain Bowls or Plates
Pair of Antique KPM Royal Berlin Armorial Octagonal Porcelain Bowls or Plates

Pair of Antique KPM Royal Berlin Armorial Octagonal Porcelain Bowls or Plates

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A pair of antique German porcelain octagonal bowls or plates. By the KPM Royal Berlin Porcelain Manufactory. With an armorial crest or coat of arms that includes an armored knight'...

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Early 20th Century German KPM Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Porcelain or State’s Porcelain Manufactory 'KPM' Cherub’s Sculpture
Royal Porcelain or State’s Porcelain Manufactory 'KPM' Cherub’s Sculpture

Royal Porcelain or State’s Porcelain Manufactory 'KPM' Cherub’s Sculpture

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This rare porcelain group sculpture depicts a pair of winged warriors cherub figurines. They are without their helmet, armor, and swords. One is in a victorious posture and the other...

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19th Century German Rococo Antique KPM Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

KPM Porcelain Mocha Set
KPM Porcelain Mocha Set

KPM Porcelain Mocha Set

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Sharon, CT

Important continuation of The Bauhaus Aesthetic from KPM-one the main manufacturers of Bauhaus designed porcelain. This small and delicate Mocha Service is for six, Pot, Creamer an...

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Mid-20th Century German Modern KPM Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

KPM Olympia 1936 Berlin Porcelain Plates
KPM Olympia 1936 Berlin Porcelain Plates

KPM Olympia 1936 Berlin Porcelain Plates

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Sharon, CT

Rare period plates issued by KPM Porcelain in celebration of the infamous Nazi Olympics in 1936. Fully signed on bottom. Gold plate is slightly larger: 26.5cm x 2.5cm. The white plat...

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1930s German Art Deco Vintage KPM Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

KPM Royal Berlin Design by Griemert Porcelain Coffee Set, Decor by von Unruh
KPM Royal Berlin Design by Griemert Porcelain Coffee Set, Decor by von Unruh

KPM Royal Berlin Design by Griemert Porcelain Coffee Set, Decor by von Unruh

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Epfach, DE

20th Century KPM Royal Berlin coffee or mocca set porcelain 41 pieces form Krokus design by Griemert , decor by Siegrid von Unruh made 1953 mid century KPM ROYAL Berlin Crocus patte...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern KPM Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique KPM Hand-Painted Porcelain Cabinet Plate Depicting the Biblical "Ruth"
Antique KPM Hand-Painted Porcelain Cabinet Plate Depicting the Biblical "Ruth"

Antique KPM Hand-Painted Porcelain Cabinet Plate Depicting the Biblical "Ruth"

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique hand-painted porcelain cabinet plate was made by the renowned KPM porcelain factory of Germany in approximately 1880. The center of the plate features a depiction of the...

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Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Antique KPM Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Blanc de Chine Berlin Porcelain Vase
Large Blanc de Chine Berlin Porcelain Vase

Large Blanc de Chine Berlin Porcelain Vase

By KPM Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

This tall, slender, blanc de chine porcelain vase was made around 1910 in Berlin by KPM, and was probably designed by Alexander Kips. Blending elements of the Art Nouveau and Rococo ...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique KPM Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Kpm Porcelain porcelain for sale on 1stDibs.

KPM porcelain porcelain are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of porcelain and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of KPM Porcelain porcelain, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original porcelain by KPM Porcelain were created in the Rococo style in europe during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider porcelain by Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM), Johann Joachim Kändler, and Michel Victor Acier. Prices for KPM Porcelain porcelain can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $200 and can go as high as $68,399, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,893.

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Questions About KPM Porcelain
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    KPM china means that a piece of china was produced by Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin. The phrase is German for “Royal Porcelain Factory in Berlin.” Frederick the Great founded the company on September 19, 1763. You'll find a selection of Royal Porcelain Factory china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    KMP figures are decorative porcelain figures made by the Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur, or Royal Porcelain Factory in English, located in Berlin, Germany. They often depict figures in Victorian-era fine clothing. Browse a collection of authentic KMP products from some of the top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify KPM porcelain, first find the maker's marking on your piece. The German manufacturer used different markings over the years, including an eagle, a scepter, an orb on a cross and its KPM initials. Pieces produced after 1925 may also have "Germany" or "Bavaria" accompanying these stamps. By comparing the markings on your piece to images shared on trusted online resources, you can often determine whether it is KPM porcelain and approximately when it was made. Should you have any difficulty, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of assistance. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of KPM porcelain.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    On porcelain, KPM stands for Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur, a German maker. The company has been synonymous with exquisite porcelain works fit for nobility and royalty for over 200 years. KPM porcelain plates, centerpieces and sculptures are painstakingly formed through traditional techniques and meticulously painted by hand, producing one-of-a-kind quality. King Frederick II of Prussia founded KPM in Berlin in 1763 after two other entrepreneurs had been unsuccessful in establishing porcelain manufacturing companies in Germany. Shop a collection of Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur porcelain ware on 1stDibs.