Meissen Shepherds Figurines Allegory the Hearing by Carl C. Punct Made
By Carl Christoph Punct
Located in Vienna, AT
Detailed description: Meissen Finest Group of a Shepherd's Couple / Allegory of hearing (Deriving from a series of five senses). -- the Shepherd's Figurines - man and woman clad in...
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H 6.29 in W 3.93 in D 3.14 in
Meissen Five Senses the Feeling by Schoenheit Model E4, circa 1840-1850
By Johann Carl Schoenheit
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen lovely figurine deriving from the series of five senses: °E4 The Feeling Measures/dimensions: height 16.0 cm = 6.29 inches measures of base 10.0 x 8.0 cm = 3.93 x 3.14...
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H 4.72 in W 3.54 in D 3.14 in
Meissen Five Senses the Hearing by Schoenheit Model E 1, circa 1830-1840
By Johann Carl Schoenheit
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen lovely figurine deriving from the series of five senses: °E1 The Hearing Measures / dimensions: Height 12.0 cm (4.72 inches) measures of base: 9.0 x 8.0 cm (3.54 x 3....
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H 5.7 in W 4.13 in D 3.14 in
Meissen Rare Complete Series of Five Senses by Schoenheit Models E 1-5
By Johann Carl Schoenheit
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen complete series of five senses (models E 1-5): E1 The Hearing E2 The Taste E3 The Sight E4 The Feeling E5 The Smell Measures / dimensions: height: 4.92 - 5.70 inches...
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H 5.51 in W 4.13 in D 3.14 in
Meissen Complete Series of Five Senses by Schoenheit Models E 1-5, circa 1850
By Johann Carl Schoenheit
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen COMPLETE SERIES OF FIVE SENSES | MODELS E 1 - 5: °E1 The Hearing °E2 The Taste °E3 The Sight °E4 The Feeling °E5 The Smell MEASURES / DIMENSIONS: average height:...
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$2,176Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 7.88 in Dm 2.96 in
Meissen Porcelain Rococo Couple Figurines, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of 19th-century Meissen porcelain figurines in Rococo Revival style, depicting a romantic couple in floral costumes. These finely detailed polychrome porcelain figures captur...
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Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Bouquetiere Figures
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Basildon, GB
A pair of Meissen bouquetiere figures Circa 1765, both with 'Christie's East' dealer stamps. Modelled by J.J. Kändler holding oval two-handled baskets, the tops pierced for flowers, ...
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Meissen Group Six Figurines Allegory of Earth
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large Meissen group of figurines which are Allegory of Earth assembled around a Lion's Figurine. Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (underglazed) First qualit...
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$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in W 7.5 in D 7.2 in
Meissen Porcelain Figure Group of a Shepherdess and Soldier
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Meissen Porcelain figure group of a shepherdess and a soldier. It depicts this pastoral scene of this romantic couple, she is seated in the grass with a letter in her hand ...
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Porcelain Figure, Meissen, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Meissen porcelain figure of a faun with her child. The child is sitting on a small chair while his mother is offering him to drink from a horn. Beautiful figure with passion for deta...
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$9,800 / set
H 10.5 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
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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Meissen group, a courting couple, with classical bust behind.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An enchanting Meissen porcelain group depicting lovers standing infront of a classical marble bust, a young boy rocking a cot, a ship and dog. Blue crossed swords to the base. Batc...
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Meissen Porcelain Revelry Groups
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming pair of Meissen porcelain figures celebrates the essence of Revelry. First modeled by the renowned Johann Joachim Kändler on bases by Peter Reinicke, circa 1767, these ...
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$4,529
H 12.6 in W 10.04 in D 6.11 in
Large Meissen Rococo Genre Group, The Approach, by J.C. Schoenheit, Circa 1850
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Carl Schoenheit
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional rare Meissen porcelain group: A group of three figures in elaborate Rococo attire: the young, pretty lady in a bodice dress with a low neckline, a long skirt, a bustle an...
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$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.44 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in
Couple figure in Meissen porcelain, Design by Johann Joachim Kaendler
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Couple figure in Meissen porcelain, Design by Johann Joachim Kaendler Group of shepherds with tree Naturalistic oval base. A shepherd couple sitting together under leafy oak trees. T...
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$16,840 / set
H 19.89 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in
Large Meissen Pair Of Gardener Figurines, By Kaendler & Schoenheit, Circa 1860
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler, Johann Carl Schoenheit
Located in Vienna, AT
Gardener couple consisting of two large single figures. The female gardener wears rural rococo clothing: a dress with elaborate decorations and pinned-up apron, corset and borders, a...
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$17,800 / set
H 12 in W 5 in D 4 in
Pr Meissen Porcelain Figures of Royal Lovers, Modeled by Johann Joachim Kändler
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Charming and Finely Executed Pair of Meissen Porcelain Figures Depicting Royal Lovers, modeled after 18th-century designs by Johann Joachim Kändler, Meissen’s celebrated master mod...
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19th Century Meissen Group of Lovers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An enchanting late 19th Century large porcelain group of two ladies competing for the heart of a nobleman. Having wonderful bold colours, garlands of flowers, and an under glaze blue...
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$7,897 / set
H 9.84 in Dm 6.3 in
Meissen Two Figurine Groups Four Seasons Allegories by Kaendler, circa 1850
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of splendid figurine groups Manufactory: Meissen Germany Dating: made circa 1850 Material: white porcelain, glossy finish Technique: handmade porcelain, finest painting ...
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$3,135
H 6.88 in W 5.03 in D 3.93 in
Meissen Gardener Couple Rococo Garments by Acier Model B 28 Made circa 1870
By Michel Victor Acier 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen most lovely Gardener couple clad in Rococo garments. Size: Height 17.5 cm (= 6.88 inches) Width of base 12.8 cm (= 5.03 inches) Depth of base 10.0 cm (= 3.93 inches) ...
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$3,832 / set
H 4.72 in Dm 2.36 in
Meissen Two Children Seasons Figurines The Fall Model F 24 Acier c.1870
By Michel Victor Acier 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Lovely Pair of Children Season's Rococo Figurines - The Fall: Girl and Boy with Wine Grapes, both supporting themselves on marble column MANUFACTORY: MEISSEN DATING: ...
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$4,181
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 7.49 in
Meissen Rococo Group, Shpherd Couple Under Trees, by J.J. Kaendler, Ca 1860
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent and rare Meissen porcelain genre group: Elegantly dressed Rococo couple in the shade of a group of trees: a young lady sitting at the feet of her beau, leaning back against...
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$5,226
H 6.89 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
Meissen Commedia Dell'Arte Group Harlequin Family by J.J. Kaendler Germany c1870
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Commedia dell'Arte figure group from the 19th century: Harlequin and Columbine with child dancing in a circle: Harlequin in green jacket with golden buttons and white ruff...
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Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of a Girl with Flower Basket
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique German porcelain figurine. By Meissen. In the form of a barefoot young girl in a dirndl dress carrying a wicker basket full of many different flowers. Atop a Rococo-...
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$2,701
H 5.32 in W 2.76 in D 2.37 in
Meissen Rococo Porcelain Figurine of a Lady, Hand-Painted, Circa 1740
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Basildon, GB
A good 18th Century Meissen Figurine of a Lady, circa 1740, modelled by Peter Reinecke wearing a hat with a ribbon, floral dress and holding a bouquet of flowers and standing on a fl...
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René Lalique Ceylan Vase
By René Lalique
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the celebrated French glassmaker René Lalique, this enchanting Ceylan vase is molded from opalescent glass with a blue stained wheel. The design, conceived by Lalique on M...
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Georg Jensen Sterling Silver "Acorn" Flatware
By Georg Jensen
Located in Bronx, NY
This stylish sterling silver flatware service for ten is designed in the Acorn pattern. It was produced by Georg Jensen & is circa 1917. The flatware set of ninety three pieces w...
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Meissen Porcelain "Little Gardener With Basket" Model #2
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Atlanta, GA
Nice small figurine of a little girl in dress and flowers, made by famous German manufactory Meissen. The model was created in 1770s by Johann J. Kändler as a part of "Gärtenkinder"...
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Antique French Samson Porcelain Figurine, Mid-Late 19th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique French Samson porcelain figurine, mid-late 19th century. Overglaze. In perfect condition. Measures 18 cm. X 7 cm. Four figures in the same series are on stock.
Meissen Porcelain Lady Figurine Watching a Bird
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Meissen Porcelain lady figurine that it is part of group of five that represents the five senses. She represents the sense of Touch. It depicts an 18th century lady in a ch...
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$3,800
H 10.24 in W 13.78 in D 7.88 in
19th Century, Napoli Hand Painted Porcelain Figure Musical Group
Located in Lantau, HK
A group engaged in a musical scene 19th century marked (N with a crown) for Neapel Porcelain, hand painted. Shipping included Free and fast delivery door to door by air...
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$95,800
H 15.5 in W 13.5 in D 6.5 in
Important Meissen Porcelain Groups of Caparisoned Elephants and Soldiers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An important pair of Meissen Porcelain Groups depicting "Alexander The Great Concurring India". Modeled with Alexander the great's three warriors/soldiers riding on caparisoned eleph...
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$10,805 / set
H 7.09 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
Meissen Set of the Four Seasons Porcelain Figures, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An enchanting set of four, late 19th century Meissen porcelain groups, depicting the four seasons, each with putti playing around a logs fire, a bail of hay, picking grapes and garla...
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Meissen Porcelain Summer and Fall Figural Group
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful Meissen Porcelain figure entitled Summer and Fall is part of the company's beloved Seasons series. The putti rest upon a rocaille-formed base holding representations o...
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$57,500 / set
H 12 in W 5.25 in D 4.5 in
Set of 5 Meissen Figures Emblematic of the Senses by J.J. Kändler and Eberlein
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and fully complete set of 5 Meissen figures emblematic of the senses: Hearing, smell, touch, taste, and sight, Modeled by J.J. Kändler and J.F. Eberlein. These figures ...
Porcelain
$2,299
H 8.27 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Meissen Group Allegory 'the Love', by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, circa 1900
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare and exceptional porcelain figure group: Standing young beauty with her hair tied back at the nape of her neck and crowned with a tiara, wearing a long dress softly embraci...
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Johann Carl Schoenheit has been active at Meissen manufactory since 1745, and from 1765, the sculptor started designing his models. He was the assistant of Johann Joachim Kaendler in an earlier period and a colleague of Acier in the later period. He retired in 1794..
Rococo was an aesthetic movement in the fine and decorative arts in the 18th century that found its inspiration in nature and fostered an overall lightness and delicacy of form, construction and ornament in interior design. Rococo furniture, while greatly influenced by trends in Italy and Germany, is often called Louis XV style — the movement having reached its best expression during that sybaritic French king’s reign.
The term “rococo” is thought to be a portmanteau of the French words rocaille and coquilles — “rock” and “shells” — organic motifs frequently used in architecture and design of the style.
When it comes to authentic Rococo furniture's characteristics, it is above all sensuous and social. The furniture of earlier eras in Europe had been heavy in every sense; the Rococo period saw the appearance of light-framed upholstered armchairs, side chairs and occasional tables that could easily be moved to form conversational circles.
The signal detail of Rococo furniture design is the gently curved cabriole, or S-shaped chair-, table-, and cabinet-leg. It imitates the bend of a tree limb or a flower stem. In a further reference to nature, furnishings were often asymmetrical and painted white, or in soft, pastel shades. Rococo has become a timeless style, and as the furniture pieces presented on 1stDibs demonstrate, its playful, sculptural forms can provide visual excitement to contemporary, clean-lined spaces.
Today you’re likely to bring out your antique and vintage porcelain in order to dress up your dining table for a special meal.
Porcelain, a durable and nonporous kind of pottery made from clay and stone, was first made in China and spread across the world owing to the trade routes to the Far East established by Dutch and Portuguese merchants. Given its origin, English speakers called porcelain “fine china,” an expression you still might hear today. "Fine" indeed — for over a thousand years, it has been a highly sought-after material.
Meissen Porcelain, one of the first factories to create real porcelain outside Asia, popularized figurine centerpieces during the 18th century in Germany, while works by Capodimonte, a porcelain factory in Italy, are synonymous with flowers and notoriously hard to come by. Modern porcelain houses such as Maison Fragile of Limoges, France — long a hub of private porcelain manufacturing — keep the city’s long tradition alive while collaborating with venturesome contemporary artists such as illustrator Jean-Michel Tixier.
Porcelain is not totally clumsy-guest-proof, but it is surprisingly durable and easy to clean. Its low permeability and hardness have rendered porcelain wares a staple in kitchens and dining rooms as well as a common material for bathroom sinks and dental veneers. While it is tempting to store your porcelain behind closed glass cabinet doors and reserve it only for display, your porcelain dinner plates and serving platters can safely weather the “dangers” of the dining room and be used during meals.
Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is stronger than ceramic because it is denser.
On 1stDibs, browse an expansive collection of antique and vintage porcelain made in a variety of styles, including Regency, Scandinavian modern and other examples produced during the mid-century era, plus Rococo, which found its inspiration in nature and saw potters crafting animal figurines and integrating organic motifs such as floral patterns in their work.