Meissen Cobalt blue Gold Bouquet A big vas, 20th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Uppsala , SE
Meissen porcelain vase, 20th century Germany. Trumpet form, white porcelain. Decorated with cobalt
Porcelain
Rococo Porcelain Vase Cobalt Blue Flowers Gilt Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Uppsala , SE
Indulge in the timeless allure of the “Cobalt Elegance” Meissen Porcelain Floral Vase with Gold
Porcelain
Rococo Cobalt Blue Gilt Flowers Vase Meissen Germany
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Uppsala , SE
Meissen Amphora Vase This porcelain vase features a cobalt blue background with intricate gold
Porcelain
Pair of German Meissen Porcelain Cobalt Blue Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vilnius, LT
handles, cobalt blue color and gold. Meissen mark on the base (1860-1924). Very good antique condition.
Porcelain
Vintage Meissen Porcelain Cobalt Blue & Gilt Butter Pat with Deutsche Blumen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Deutsche blumen to the center and cobalt blue with gilt accents to the rim. Marked to the base. Perfect
Porcelain
$1,350
H 1.13 in W 17.75 in D 12.5 in
Antique Meissen Porcelain Tea Tray with Cobalt Blue Border & Spray Flowers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rich cobalt blue border. There are hand painted flowers and gilt highlights throughout. Simply a
Porcelain
$68,500
H 10.75 in W 11.5 in D 7.5 in
Meissen Pate Sur Pate Vase of a Neoclassical Maiden Seated on Centaur
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Royal Cobalt Blue Meissen Pate Sur Pate vase of a Maiden seated on a Centaur
Porcelain
$3,250
H 14 in W 9 in D 2.5 in
Early 18th Century Meissen Oval Wall Beveled Mirror Pair of Cherubs, Germany
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
with the insignia of two Crossed Swords in cobalt blue. The quality of Meissen porcelain has its
Porcelain
Meissen Cobalt Blue Schlangenvasen, Pair
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vancouver, BC
Neoclassical baluster form Meissen vases with gilt gadrooned rim flanked by paired coiled serpent
Meissen Vase
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
1940's tall Meissen Cobalt blue and handpainted vase
Porcelain
Pair of Porcelain Meissen Cobalt Blue Vases, 1960
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of vases, porcelain, cobalt blue walls with fine and broad margins of gold, on the front a
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Meissen Cobalt Blue Vase Funneled Shape Flowers, circa 1964
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Gorgeous Tall Cobalt Blue Vase of Funneled Form Type. MANUFACTORY: MEISSEN DATING
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Large Oval Meissen Porcelain Gilded Cobalt Blue Plate
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vilnius, LT
Large Meissen Porcelain plate hand painted in cobalt blue color with rich gold decor and handles.
Porcelain
Pair of 19th C Cobalt Blue Meissen Serpent Porcelain Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of 19th C Cobalt Blue Meissen Serpent Vases in the Neo-Classical style. Boldly colored cobalt
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Museum Quality Meissen Porcelain Cobalt-Blue Krater Pate sur Pate Vase
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and truly unique Museum quality Meissen porcelain cobalt-blue krater pate sur pate
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H 24.25 in W 13 in D 8.5 in
19th Century, Meissen Neoclassical Cobalt Blue & Gold Snake Handle Urn Lamp
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Atlanta, GA
Meissen (German, founded 1710), circa mid 19th century. This stunning antique Meissen urn has been
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H 3.375 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Rare Vintage Meissen Mocha B-Form Porcelain Teacup & Saucer Cobalt Blue & Gold
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
MEISSEN mocha/espresso cup with saucer, ¨B-Form¨, cobalt blue and white background with rich gold
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Vase with Snake Handles
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vilnius, LT
Meissen porcelain vase in cobalt blue and rich gold. Decorated with hand painted flowers and snake
Porcelain
Meissen Huge Snake Handles Vase Flowers, Model A 148, circa 1935
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
(circa 1861). Specifications: Meissen outstanding huge snake handles cobalt blue vase. It is
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Meissen Cup Saucer Queen Victoria & Husband Albert Vintage, circa 1840-1850
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous cup and saucer (cobalt blue and golden painted). Manufactory: Meissen
Porcelain
Meissen Snake Handles Vase Finest Flowers Height 19.4 Inches C.1924-34-34
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
: MEISSEN OUTSTANDING TALL SNAKE HANDLES COBALT BLUE VASE It is worked in gorgeous manner
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Meissen Cobalt Blue Vase Funneled Shape Flowers height 16.8 inches c.1954
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
GORGEOUS TALL COBALT BLUE VASE OF FUNNELED FORM TYPE MANUFACTORY: MEISSEN DATING
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H 2.5 in W 6.75 in D 2.5 in
Rare Meissen Cobalt Blue Hand Painted "Shoe" Slipper of Castle Moritzburg C 1890
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Moritzburg in the district of Meissen in Saxony. Rich cobalt blue background and hand painted 24 karat gold
Gold, Enamel
Meissen Porcelain Hand Painted and Gilded Cobalt Blue Plate
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vilnius, LT
Meissen Porcelain plate with hand painted floral motives and cobalt blue color with rich gold decor.
Porcelain
Large Meissen Porcelain Hand Painted and Gilded Cobalt Blue Plate
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vilnius, LT
Large Meissen Porcelain plate with hand painted floral motives and cobalt blue color with gold
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Meissen Snake Handled Cobalt Blue "Schlangenvasen" Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
fluted flaring foot. Marked on the bottom with under glazed blue crossed swords Meissen stamp. The vases
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A Rare Meissen Porcelain Cobalt Blue Ground Platinum & Gold Floral Painted Vase
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Highly Important and Rare Meissen Porcelain Cobalt Blue Ground Vase with Platinum and Gold Hand
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H 5.91 in W 2.96 in D 2.37 in
Meissen Porcelain Cobalt-Blue Limoges Enameled Porcelain Ground Vase
By Meissen Porcelain, Ernst August Leuteritz
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Museum quality Meissen Porcelain cobalt-blue Limoges enamel porcelain vase. Blue crossed swords
Enamel
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H 10.5 in W 21 in D 11 in
Large Art Deco Meissen Porcelain Sculpture of a Polar Bear by Otto Jarl
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
blue Meissen cross swords mark under the glaze and inciced factory model number
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Set of 11 Meissen Reticulated Plates
Located in Roslyn, NY
Exquisite Set of 11 Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Plates. Cobalt Blue, White & Gilt. Each Plate
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H 10.5 in W 21 in D 11 in
Large Art Deco Meissen Porcelain Sculpture of a Polar Bear by Otto Jarl
Located in New York, NY
cobalt blue Meissen cross swords mark under the glaze and inciced factory model number T.181. In
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H 11.03 in W 4.93 in D 4.93 in
Set of 6 Vintage Storage Jars, German, Ceramic, Kitchen Canister, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
by Meissen Accentuated in cobalt blue with peonies and asters upon winding stems Comprehensive
Ceramic
19th Century, Meissen Porcelain Cobalt Blue Plate
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
Dark cobalt with gold embossed roses in centre. Blue cross mark on base.
Porcelain
Meissen ‘Leopard Pelt’ Pot-Pourri Vase
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
A cobalt blue Meissen pot-pourri vase, with a pierced cover. Draped with a leopard pelt decoration
Porcelain
Meissen Dresden Pattern Covered Cobalt Blue and Gilt Demitasse Cup and Saucer
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
High quality Meissen Dresden pattern covered cobalt blue and gilt demitasse cup & saucer painted
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Deep Cabinet Plate with Handles
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vilnius, LT
Meissen Porcelain deep cabinet plate with handles. This piece is hand painted in cobalt blue with floral motive in the center and richly decorated gold edge. Signed on the bottom.
Porcelain
$87,761 / set
H 20.08 in Dm 12.6 in
Pair of Ormolu Mounted Malachite French Vases after a design by Galberg
By Ekaterinburg Faceting Factory, Russia
Located in London, GB
A pair of ormolu mounted malachite Ekaterinburg vases after a design by I.I. Galberg French, 20th century Height 51cm, diameter 32cm Crafted to a design by the prestigious architect...
Malachite, Ormolu
$27,776Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 19.25 in Dm 8.25 in
English Jasperware Blue Wedgwood Vases w/ Neoclassical Subjects on Plinths, Pair
By John Flaxman
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite and quite rare pair of 19th century English, Staffordshire, Jasperware blue ground Wedgwood vases with neoclassical subjects on rounded plinths, stylistically attributed...
Ceramic
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
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...
Glass, Mahogany
$1,426,517
H 42.92 in W 108.27 in D 61.03 in
1894 Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano, Louis XV Style, Giltwood
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Ci...
Wood, Giltwood
$2,340 / set
H 11 in Dm 6 in
Pair of 19th Century Meissen Gold & White Neoclassical Serpent Handled Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th Century Meissen gold & white neoclassical serpent handled vases. Germany, circa 1880s Design attributed to E.A. Leuteritz Hard to find a pair of understated Meissen ne...
Porcelain
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...
Porcelain
Pair of Snake Handled Meissen Urns
By Meissen Porcelain, Ernst August Leuteritz
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Stylish and chic pair of Meissen urns in Classic glazed white porcelain with gold accents. These urns are classical in form and feature entwined snakes as handles. A timeless design ...
Porcelain
Pair of Wedgwood Borghese Covered Vases, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
With neoclassical decoration. Impressed Wedgwood.
Porcelain
$4,500 / set
H 15.5 in W 10 in D 7 in
Antique Meissen Porcelain Vases with Serpent Handles, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Hudson, NY
A large and decorative pair of Meissen porcelain vases, of ancient Roman krater form, with handles shaped as entwined serpents. Highly ornamental, these vases represent an interesti...
Gold Leaf
Meissen-Style Porcelain Wall Sconce
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent Meissen-style porcelain wall sconce features three candle holders and is adorned with hand-painted, floral Rococo decoration. circa 1870. Measures: 14 1/4" wide x ...
Porcelain, Meissen
$263,283
H 26.78 in W 36.23 in D 24.02 in
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...
Porcelain
$111,081
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 5.91 in
French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Claude Galle
By Claude Galle
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Claude Galle, (1759–1815, master in 1786) is one of the most renowned bronziers active during the Napoleonic period, such as Pierre-Philippe Thomire, André-Antoine Ravrio and Louis-S...
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Meissen Porcelain Vases with Snake Handles
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Pembroke, MA
A highly-decorative pair of yellow porcelain vases, hand-painted with detailed central romantic scene, and having snake-form handles (Meissen, 19th century).
Porcelain
$14,800 / set
H 13.5 in Dm 5.25 in
Beautiful Pair of French Louis XVI Sevres Cobalt Blue Porcelain and Ormolu Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style Sevres cobalt blue and ormolu-mounted vases with rams heads and wreaths. The porcelain body is beautifully painted with the si...
Bronze
Meissen Four Elements Porcelain Ewers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extremely rare and important set of four Meissen ewers represents the Four Elements: Earth, Air, Water and Fire. Impressive in both size and artistry, they are among the most fa...
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain (Staatliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen) is one of the preeminent porcelain factories in Europe and was the first to produce true porcelain outside of Asia. It was established in 1710 under the auspices of King Augustus II “the Strong” of Saxony-Poland (1670–1733), a keen collector of Asian ceramics, particularly Ming porcelain.
In pursuing his passion, which he termed his “maladie de porcelaine,” Augustus spent vast sums, amassing some 20,000 pieces of Japanese and Chinese ceramics. These, along with examples of early Meissen, comprise the Porzellansammlung, or porcelain collection, of the Zwinger Palace, in Dresden.
The king was determined, however, to free the European market from its dependence on Asian imports and to give European artisans the freedom to create their own porcelain designs. To this end, he charged the scientist Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus and aspiring alchemist Johann Friedrich Böttger with the task of using local materials to produce true, hard-paste porcelain (as opposed to the soft-paste variety European ceramists in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy and Spain had been producing since the late Renaissance). In 1709, the pair succeeded in doing just that, employing kaolin, or “china clay.” A year later, the Meissen factory was born.
In its first decades, Meissen mostly looked to Asian models, producing wares based on Japanese Kakiemon ceramics and pieces with Chinese-inflected decorations called chinoiserie. During the 1720s its painters drew inspiration from the works of Watteau, and the scenes of courtly life, fruits and flowers that adorned fashionable textiles and wallpaper. It was in this period that Meissen introduced its famous cobalt-blue crossed swords logo — derived from the arms of the Elector of Saxony as Arch-Marshal of the Holy Roman Empire — to distinguish its products from those of competing factories that were beginning to spring up around Europe.
By the 1730s, Meissen’s modelers and decorators had mastered the style of Asian ceramics, and Augustus encouraged them to develop a new, original aesthetic. The factory’s director, Count Heinrich von Brühl, used Johann Wilhelm Weinmann’s botanical drawings as the basis for a new line of wares with European-style surface decoration. The Blue Onion pattern (Zwiebelmuster), first produced in 1739, melded Asian and European influences, closely following patterns used in Chinese underglaze-blue porcelain, but replacing exotic flora and fruits with Western varieties (likely peaches and pomegranates, not onions) along with peonies and asters.
During the same period, head modeler Joachim Kändler (1706–75) began crafting delicate porcelain figures derived from the Italian commedia dell’arte. Often used as centerpieces on banquet tables and decorated to reflect the latest fashions in courtly dress for men and women, these figurines were popular in their day, and are still considered among Meissen’s most iconic creations. Kändler also created the Swan Service, which, with its complex low-relief surface design and minimal decoration is considered a masterpiece of Baroque ceramics.
The rise of Neoclassicism in the latter half of the 18th century forced Meissen to change artistic direction and begin producing monumental vases, clocks, chandeliers and candelabra. In the 20th century, Meissen added to its 18th-century repertoire decidedly modern designs, including ones in the Art Nouveau style. The 1920s saw the introduction of numerous animal figures, such as the popular sea otter (Fischotter), which graced an East German postage stamp in the 1960s. Starting in 1933, artistic freedom was limited at the factory under the Nazi regime, and after World War II, when the region became part of East Germany, it struggled to reconcile its elite past with the values of the Communist government. In 1969, however, new artistic director Karl Petermann reintroduced the early designs and fostered a new degree of artistic license. Meissen became one of the few companies to prosper in East Germany.
Owned by the State of Saxony since reunification, in 1990, Meissen continues to produce its classic designs together with new ones developed collaboratively with artists from all over the world. In addition, through its artCAMPUS program, the factory has invited distinguished ceramic artists, such as Chris Antemann and Arlene Shechet, to work in its studios in collaboration with its skilled modelers and painters. The resulting works of contemporary sculpture are inspired by Meissen’s rich and complex legacy.
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