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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
Category
Antique 19th Century German Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Meisen porcelain figurine by Johann Joachim Kaendler and Johann Friedrich Eberle
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Meisen Porcelain Figurine by Johann Joachim Kaendler and Johann Friedrich Eberlein
This exquisite
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
H 15.95 in Dm 12.01 in
Meissen Shepherds Figurines Model 2870 Johann Joachim Kaendler, circa 1850
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
painted
Technique: handmade porcelain
Style: Rococo
MODELLED BY:
JOHANN JOACHIM KAENDLER (born in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 9.25 in W 7.28 in D 6.88 in
Meissen Group of Three Dogs Model 2104, Johann Joachim Kaendler circa 1830-1840
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
could be done only by Meissen masters in 18th century.
Designer:
Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706-1775
Category
Antique 1830s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 5.51 in W 6.69 in D 5.31 in
Meissen Deal with Goose Model 720 Johann Joachim Kaendler Made circa 1850-1860
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
, multicolored painted
Technique: handmade porcelain
Style: Rococo
Modelled by:
Johann Joachim Kaendler
Category
Antique 1850s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 6.69 in W 6.69 in D 4.72 in
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures, 'Turkish / Persian Lady & Gentleman'
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Basildon, GB
designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler, Rare and early examples of both models.
Category
Antique 1750s German Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Winter Season's Figurine C 83 Kaendler Kändler Johann Joachim Made 1880
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
, multicolored painted
Technique: handmade porcelain
Style: Rococo
Modelled by:
Johann Joachim Kaendler
Category
Antique 1880s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Mushroom Seller "Pilzverkäufer" with blue eyes, circa 1747
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Basildon, GB
Number 864, by Johann Joachim Kaendler, circa 1747
Crossed swords mark and model number visible on
Category
Antique 1740s German Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine, 'Pair of Gardeners', Model No 1584
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Basildon, GB
, designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler, with flowers and vegetable basket, sitting / standing respectively on
Category
Antique 1750s German Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
H 7.49 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Baroque Meissen Figure, Harlequin With Bagpipes, By J.J. Kaendler, Circa 1745
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
, finest painting.
Technique: Handmade porcelain.
Designer: Johann Joachim Kaendler
Kaendler was chief
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Rare Figurine Group The Deal with Geese by Circle of J.J.Kaendler c.1870
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Quite Rare Figurine Group by Circle Of Johann Joachim Kaendler (designed circa 1745): The
Category
Antique 1870s German Baroque Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 6.69 in W 6.29 in D 5.11 in
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine 'Pair of Lovers' 'Liebespaar' circa 1745
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Basildon, GB
, designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler, above a base covered with plastic flowers and leaves, shepherd couple
Category
Antique 1740s German Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
H 5.91 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
Meissen Allegory of Winter Four Cherubs Model 2495 Johann J. Kaendler
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
porcelain
Style: Rococo
Modelled by:
Johann Joachim Kaendler (born in 1706 near Dresden / Germany
Category
Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Mottahedeh White Glazed Majolica Recumbent Lion Figure after Kaendler
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Mottahedeh
Located in Cincinnati, OH
in the early 18th century by head modeler for the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory, Johann Joachim
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Meissen Harlequin and Girl Figurines Model 782 Kaendler Made circa 1840
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
, multicolored painted
Technique: Handmade porcelain
Style: Rococo
Modelled by:
Johann Joachim Kaendler
Category
Antique 1840s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 7.28 in W 6.69 in D 4.13 in
Baroque Meissen Porcelain Group Four Children Playing Music, J.J. Kaendler, 1770
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
bottle.
Designed by JOHANN JOACHIM KAENDLER (1706 - 1775):
chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory
Category
Antique Late 18th Century German Rococo Centerpieces
Materials
Porcelain
H 10.44 in Dm 5.91 in
Meissen Figurines Ancient Love Legacy Hunter Model A 46 Kaendler made circa 1870
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
: handmade porcelain
Style: Rococo
Design:
Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706-1775)
Since 1731 sculptor at
Category
Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 5.9 in W 5.9 in D 3.93 in
Meissen Cherubs Four Seasons Figurines Model 1068 Kaendler Made, circa 1870
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
finish
Technique: handmade porcelain
Style: Rococo
Design:
-- Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706-1775
Category
Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 5.7 in W 6.1 in D 4.33 in
Meissen Porcelain Group Four Gardener Children Playing Music, J.J. Kaendler 1850
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
a lemonade bottle with glass.
Designed by JOHANN JOACHIM KAENDLER (1706 - 1775):
chief sculptor at
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Rococo Centerpieces
Materials
Porcelain
H 10.04 in Dm 5.91 in
Meissen Rococo Cherubs Cupids Figurines with Flowers Model 2372 Kaendler 1755-60
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
painted
Technique: handmade porcelain
Style: Rococo
Modelled by:
Johann Joachim Kaendler (born in 1706
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 6.49 in W 6.37 in D 3.54 in
Meissen Seasons Figurines Cupids Allegory of Spring Model 2502 Kaendler
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
, multicolored painted
Technique: handmade porcelain
Style: Rococo
Modelled by:
Johann Joachim Kaendler
Category
Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 6.89 in W 6.69 in D 5.04 in
Meissen Rococo Group, Shpherd Couple Under Trees, by J.J. Kaendler, Ca 1860
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
basket full of flowers.
On an oval, flat meadow base with a gold rim.
Designer:
JOHANN JOACHIM KAENDLER
Category
Antique 1860s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 7.49 in
Meissen Splendour Centerpiece with Dancing Gardener Children Kaendler circa 1860
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
JOACHIM KAENDLER (1706 - 1775):
chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory from 1742 to 1775. He is the
Category
Antique 1860s German Rococo Centerpieces
Materials
Porcelain
H 12.6 in Dm 9.65 in
Meissen Gorgeous Figurine Group Four Gardener Children by Kaendler, circa 1870
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
, glossy finish, finest painting.
Technique: Handmade porcelain.
Designer:
Johann Joachim
Category
Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Allegory of the Continent of Africa, Circa 1750
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, Johann Joachim Kaendler, 1706–1775
Partial Blue Underglaze Crossed Swords, incised #13 or B
By Johann
Category
Antique 18th Century German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Meissen Monkey Band French Horn Player Member Figurine
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Atlanta, GA
monkey figures that were created between 1747 and 1766 by Johann Joachim Kaendler and Peter Reinicke. The
Category
Antique 19th Century German Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Gorgeous Figurine Group the Four Seasons Cherubs by Kaendler c. 1755-60
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
, finest painting.
Technique: Handmade porcelain.
Designer:
Johann Joachim Kaendler / designed and
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 5.9 in W 5.7 in D 4.33 in
Bavarian Bronze Clock Capodimonte Porcelain by Tiche, 20th Century
By Tiche, Porcelaine d'arte Milano, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Lisbon, PT
sitting by a tree. The man is a Saxon Soldier, inspired by 18th century figures of Johann Joachim Kaendler
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Bronze
Meissen Mantel Table Clock Bronze Porcelain Autumn Fall Kaendler, circa 1745
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
modelled by circle of
Johann Joachim Kaendler (born in 1706 near Dresden / Germany - died 1775 in Meissen
Category
Antique 1740s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
H 7.08 in W 5.9 in D 3.74 in
Meissen Gardener Children Wine-Growers Model 2120 Kaendler Rococo made c. 1760
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
porcelain
Style: Rococo
Modelled by:
Johann Joachim Kaendler (born in 1706 near Dresden / Germany - died
Category
Antique 1760s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 9.44 in W 7.48 in D 5.9 in
Meissen Wife of Tailor Riding on Goat by Johann Eberlein Model 155
By Johann Friedrich Eberlein
Located in Vienna, AT
been designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706-1775) in year 1740, too.
Bibliography:
Sabine & Thomas
Category
Antique 1860s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Group Bacchanal With Wine Barrel, by Kaendler & Meyer, Germany Ca 1870
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
attribute together with a leopard or with leopard fur.
Designed by
JOHANN JOACHIM KAENDLER (1706 - 1775
Category
Antique 1870s German Rococo Centerpieces
Materials
Porcelain
Large Mythological Meissen Group 'The Catch Of The Triton', J.J. Kändler, c 1870
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
bodies and faces in successful proportions.
Designer:
JOHANN JOACHIM KAENDLER (1706 - 1775) chief
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Baroque Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 11.03 in W 9.06 in D 6.7 in
Large Mythological Meissen Group 'The Catch Of The Triton', J.J. Kändler, c 1850
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
bodies and faces in successful proportions.
Designer:
JOHANN JOACHIM KAENDLER (1706 - 1775) chief
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Baroque Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 11.82 in W 9.65 in D 6.7 in
Large Meissen Pair Of Gardener Figurines, By Kaendler & Schoenheit, Ca 1860
By Johann Carl Schoenheit, Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
curved pedestal on a tree trunk.
Excellent execution of the decorations.
Designers:
JOHANN JOACHIM
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Baroque Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 19.69 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in
Antique 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine of a Gallant - Trumpeter No. 12
By J.J. Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.
Model Number 12.
Depicting a Trumpeter from the 'Gallant Orchestra' series created by Johann Joachim
Category
Antique 18th Century German Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
H 5.63 in W 3.13 in D 2 in
Meissen Porcelain Bear, Johann Gottlieb Kirchner, Johan Joachim Kaendler, 1735
By J.J. Kaendler
Located in Milano, IT
Gottlieb Kirchner and Johan Joachim Kaendler, 1735
It measures 2.79 in x 3.81 in x 2.48 in (7.1 cm x 9.7 x
Category
Antique 1730s German Baroque Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 2.8 in W 3.59 in D 2.49 in
Meissen Commedia Dell'Arte Group Harlequin Family by J.J. Kaendler Germany c1870
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
of fascination for those types of actors, Johann Joachim Kaendler took up the Commedia dell'Arte
Category
Antique 1850s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 6.89 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
Large Meissen Splendid Vases With Snowball Blossoms, Birds & Insects, Circa 1850
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissner Porzellan-Manufaktur von Johann Joachim Kändler, Leipzig 1900
Designer:
JOHANN JOACHIM KAENDLER
Category
Antique 1850s German Other Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 19.3 in Dm 12.8 in
Meissen Shepherds Figurines Allegory the Hearing by Carl C. Punct Made
By Carl Christoph Punct
Located in Vienna, AT
active at Meissen manufactory in period 1761 - 1765.
He worked together with Johann Joachim Kaendler
Category
Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Mantel Clock Meissen Hard, Paste Porcelain, 1745-1755
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Lantau, HK
The clock was modeled by Johann-Joachim Kaendler, the Meissen Manufacturer’s
most important
Category
Antique 18th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Mythological Figurine, Ganymede On Cloud Base, Kaendler, Circa 1860
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
with a gold rim.
Design:
JOHANN JOACHIM KÄNDLER (1706 - 1775) was chief sculptor at the Meissen
Category
Antique 1860s German Baroque Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 11.42 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in
A Pair Of Meissen Porcelain Mythological Figural Groups
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Arbeitsberichte des Meissener Porzellanmodelleurs Johann Joachim Kaendler 1706-1775’, S.207, February 1773, Bl.71
Category
Antique 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Two Figurine Groups Four Seasons Allegories by Kaendler, circa 1850
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
: white porcelain, glossy finish
Technique: handmade porcelain, finest painting
Designer:
Johann
Category
Antique 1850s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagoda, By J.J. Kaendler, Circa 1860
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
gold decoration.
Design:
JOHANN JOACHIM KÄNDLER (1706 - 1775) was chief sculptor at the Meissen
Category
Antique 1860s German Other Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 12.6 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Large Meissen Porcelain Group, Young Man With A White Horse, By Kaendler, 20th
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
with a plastic flower and leaf covering.
Design:
JOHANN JOACHIM KÄNDLER (1706 - 1775) was chief
Category
Vintage 1950s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 16.74 in W 14.97 in D 8.27 in
Meissen Figure Cavalier At His Desk Writing A Love Letter, Kaendler, Circa 1860
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
plinth with flower and leaf decoration.
Designer:
JOHANN JOACHIM KÄNDLER (1706 - 1775)
Chief sculptor
Category
Antique 1860s German Baroque Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Meissen Group Allegory 'the Love', by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, circa 1900
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
.
Designer:
JOHANN JOACHIM KÄNDLER (1706 - 1775)
chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory from 1742 to
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Rococo Centerpieces
Materials
Porcelain
H 8.27 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Early Meissen Round Group of Gardener Children, by J.J. Kaendler, 1763-1774
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
porcelain, finest hand painting
Designer:
JOHANN JOACHIM KÄNDLER (1706 - 1775) was chief sculptor at the
Category
Antique 1760s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Early Meissen Cherub Group Allegory Summer & Autumn, by J.J. Kaendler, C 1750
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
painting
Designer:
JOHANN JOACHIM KÄNDLER (1706 - 1775) was chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory
Category
Antique 1760s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 9.45 in W 8.27 in D 6.3 in
Meissen Bird Figure, European Roller On A Trunk, by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, 20th
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
branch.
Designer:
JOHANN JOACHIM KÄNDLER (1706 - 1775) chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory from
Category
Early 20th Century German Baroque Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 14.38 in W 8.27 in D 8.67 in
Meissen Dog Group Pug with Puppy and Bells by J.J. Kaendler Germany, circa 1850
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
the right, between her legs a small puppy looking out.
Designer:
Johann Joachim Kändler (1706
Category
Antique 1850s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 6.89 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
A Monumental Meissen Porcelain Figural Group of Mount Parnassus
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
-200.
Helmuth Gröger, Johann Joachim Kaendler. Dresden, 1956.
Peter W Meister, Franz Adrian Dreier
Category
Antique 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Dancing Peasant Woman
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Altrincham, GB
Joachim Kaendler and/or Peter Reinicke.
Unglazed underside, blue crossed swords mark to the reverse of
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Group of Shepherd Lovers, Meissen, 1742
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Weinheim, DE
Model by Johann Joachim Kaendler
Form no. 341
H. 17 cm
No mark (like most comparative pieces
Category
Antique 18th Century German Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
A J. J. Kaendler Meissen Figure: Cupid in Disguise as a Pirate
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Leeds, GB
Kaendler produced a number of Cupid in Disguise figures. This beautifully modelled figure, with
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Porcelain
Meissen Group of Three Dogs Model 2104 by Johann Joachim Kaendler
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
only by Meissen masters in 18th century.
Designer:
Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706 - 1775) / since
Category
Antique 1860s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Dog Figurine Spaniel, Johann Joachim Kaendler Pfeiffer Period 1924-1934
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
porcelain
Style: Rococo
Modelled By:
Johann Joachim Kaendler (born in 1706 Near Dresden / Germany
Category
Early 20th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 7.48 in W 9.055 in D 4.33 in
Meissen Bolognese Dog Model 2880 by Johann Joachim Kaendler Made circa 1870
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
of these details is a real challenge for a porcelain modeller !
Designer:
Johann Joachim Kaendler
Category
Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 9.055 in W 10.62 in D 4.92 in
Meissen Mother Two Children Model 2379 by Johann Joachim Kaendler, circa 1870
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
porcelain
Style: Rococo
Modelled by:
Johann Joachim Kaendler (born in 1706 near Dresden / Germany - died
Category
Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 6.89 in W 5.9 in D 4.92 in
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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.
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