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Meissen Commedia

18th Century Meissen Commedia Dell'arte Porcelain Figurine by J. J. Kandler
18th Century Meissen Commedia Dell'arte Porcelain Figurine by J. J. Kandler

18th Century Meissen Commedia Dell'arte Porcelain Figurine by J. J. Kandler

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A 18th century Meissen Commedia Dell'arte porcelain figurine by J.

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Antique 18th Century German Rococo Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Commedia Dell'Arte Group Harlequin Family by J.J. Kaendler Germany c1870
Meissen Commedia Dell'Arte Group Harlequin Family by J.J. Kaendler Germany c1870

Meissen Commedia Dell'Arte Group Harlequin Family by J.J. Kaendler Germany c1870

By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Out of fascination for those types of actors, Johann Joachim Kaendler took up the Commedia dell'Arte thematically at the beginning of the 1770s and created the figures for the first ...

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Antique 1850s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen - figurine of Scapino, Commedia dell'Arte series, ca 1744
Meissen - figurine of Scapino, Commedia dell'Arte series, ca 1744

Meissen - figurine of Scapino, Commedia dell'Arte series, ca 1744

By J.J. Kaendler and P. Reinicke, Meissen Porcelain

Located in DELFT, NL

Meissen commedia dell'arte model of Scapino by Peter Reinicke, c. 1744.

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Group of Commedia Dell"arte, Harlequin and Columbine Dancing
Antique Meissen Group of Commedia Dell"arte, Harlequin and Columbine Dancing

Antique Meissen Group of Commedia Dell"arte, Harlequin and Columbine Dancing

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A 19th century Meissen Porcelain Group of Commedia Dell"arte, harlequin and columbine dancing.

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Antique 1850s German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Commedia dell' Arte Figurine Masked Advocato No. 64536
Antique Meissen Porcelain Commedia dell' Arte Figurine Masked Advocato No. 64536

Antique Meissen Porcelain Commedia dell' Arte Figurine Masked Advocato No. 64536

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique German porcelain figurine. By the Royal Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. Depicting the Advocato with Mask.

Category

20th Century German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen. Porcelain figure of “Harlequin” in a classic Commedia dell’arte costume
Meissen. Porcelain figure of “Harlequin” in a classic Commedia dell’arte costume

Meissen. Porcelain figure of “Harlequin” in a classic Commedia dell’arte costume

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen Porcelain Figure “Harlequin”. Magnificent and highly detailed porcelain figure of Harlequin in a classic Commedia dell’arte costume, executed in the finest colors with lavis...

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20th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen. Porcelain figure of “Harlequin” in a classic Commedia dell’arte costume
Meissen. Porcelain figure of “Harlequin” in a classic Commedia dell’arte costume

Meissen. Porcelain figure of “Harlequin” in a classic Commedia dell’arte costume

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen Porcelain Figure “Harlequin”. Magnificent and highly detailed porcelain figure of Harlequin in a classic Commedia dell’arte costume, executed in the finest colors with lavish...

Category

20th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Nymphenburg Porcelain Commedia Dell'Arte Figure of Scaramuz
Nymphenburg Porcelain Commedia Dell'Arte Figure of Scaramuz

Nymphenburg Porcelain Commedia Dell'Arte Figure of Scaramuz

By Franz Anton Bustelli, Meissen Porcelain, Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A finely painted and gilt porcelain figure of the Commedia dell'Arte character, Scaramuz. By Nymphenburg. His coat in brown/grey, black, and white. His cloak, pants, and hat in a...

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20th Century German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Nymphenburg Porcelain Commedia Dell'Arte Figure of Pierrot
Nymphenburg Porcelain Commedia Dell'Arte Figure of Pierrot

Nymphenburg Porcelain Commedia Dell'Arte Figure of Pierrot

By Nymphenburg Porcelain, Meissen Porcelain, Franz Anton Bustelli

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine painted and gilt porcelain figure of the commedia dell'arte character, Pierrot. By Nymphenburg. Pierrot depicted with his head to the side, highlighted in blue, black & go...

Category

20th Century German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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Meissen Commedia Dell' Arte Group 'Harlequin & Columbina', by Kaendler, ca 1860
Meissen Commedia Dell' Arte Group 'Harlequin & Columbina', by Kaendler, ca 1860

Meissen Commedia Dell' Arte Group 'Harlequin & Columbina', by Kaendler, ca 1860

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 1775. He is the most famous modeller Meissen manufactory ever had and created f...

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Antique 1860s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Harlequin and Columbine Commedia Dell’arte by Paul Scheurich
Meissen Harlequin and Columbine Commedia Dell’arte by Paul Scheurich

Meissen Harlequin and Columbine Commedia Dell’arte by Paul Scheurich

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen Gorgeous Figurine Group Created By Paul Scheurich (1883 - 1945) In Year 1913: Harlequin And Columbine Deriving From Commedia Dell’arte.

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Pantalone and Columbine Commedia dell'Arte Model 279 Kaendler Made 1910
Meissen Pantalone and Columbine Commedia dell'Arte Model 279 Kaendler Made 1910

Meissen Pantalone and Columbine Commedia dell'Arte Model 279 Kaendler Made 1910

By Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen gorgeous group of figurines: Pantalone and Columbine deriving from Commedia dell'Arte.

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Vintage 1910s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair, Louis XV Style Signed Gilt-Bronze & Samson Porcelain Floral Figures C 1880
Pair, Louis XV Style Signed Gilt-Bronze & Samson Porcelain Floral Figures C 1880

Pair, Louis XV Style Signed Gilt-Bronze & Samson Porcelain Floral Figures C 1880

By Samson & Cie, Edmé Samson

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine grouping of two porcelain displays: 1) Depicting Harlequin couple dancing after the original Meissen "Commedia Dell'arte" series produced by Johann Joachim Kandler (Germ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Meissen Bourdalou with Figures of the Commedia dell'Arte after Lancret
Rare Meissen Bourdalou with Figures of the Commedia dell'Arte after Lancret

Rare Meissen Bourdalou with Figures of the Commedia dell'Arte after Lancret

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Weinheim, DE

Heintze – one of the best painters of the Meissen manufactory. Heintze used the surface entirely to unfold his mastery in painting without the cartouches typical for Meissen.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Rococo Tableware

Materials

Gold

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18th Century Meissen Set 12 Baroque Porcelain Dining Dishes with Floral Decor
18th Century Meissen Set 12 Baroque Porcelain Dining Dishes with Floral Decor

18th Century Meissen Set 12 Baroque Porcelain Dining Dishes with Floral Decor

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brescia, IT

This baroque dining colorfully dishes set is eclectical and drawn with vibrant colors. The board is in a contemporary fuchsia color. Precious, fine, elegant and timeless dining set...

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Antique Late 18th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Meissen

Bow Pair of Porcelain Figures of Liberty & Matrimony, Rococo 1760-1764
Bow Pair of Porcelain Figures of Liberty & Matrimony, Rococo 1760-1764

Bow Pair of Porcelain Figures of Liberty & Matrimony, Rococo 1760-1764

Unavailable|$3,700 / set

H 8.75 in W 5 in D 3.5 in

Bow Pair of Porcelain Figures of Liberty & Matrimony, Rococo 1760-1764

By Bow Porcelain

Located in London, GB

This is a fabulous pair of figures of Liberty and Matrimony made by the Bow Porcelain factory between 1760 and 1764. These figures were a popular pair portraying marriage. The bow p...

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Antique 1760s English Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates
Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates

Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite set of 12 "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charges was realized in America in 1905. Each plate has heavily detailed boarders featuring a Kylix cup amid scrolling s...

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Antique Early 1900s American Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Meissen Porcelain Group Four Gardener Children Playing Music, J.J. Kaendler 1850
Meissen Porcelain Group Four Gardener Children Playing Music, J.J. Kaendler 1850

Meissen Porcelain Group Four Gardener Children Playing Music, J.J. Kaendler 1850

By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent Meissen piece from the time the model was created: Four children in festive rural rococo dress on a high, stepped round pedestal, decorated with a leaf wreath and bow festo...

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Rococo Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Extensive English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1825
Extensive English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1825

Extensive English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1825

Located in New York, NY

Pair of covered fruit coolers, pair of covered sauce tureens, pair of open work baskets, 1 compote, 4 kidney-shaped dishes, pair of square dishes, pair of oval dishes, 16 plates.

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Antique 1820s English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Complete Set of Four Meissen Elements Ewers
Complete Set of Four Meissen Elements Ewers

Complete Set of Four Meissen Elements Ewers

$250,000

H 26.5 in W 14 in D 9 in

Complete Set of Four Meissen Elements Ewers

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Tarzana, CA

This extremely important set of Meissen ewers represents the Four Elements: Earth, Air, Water and Fire. Impressive in both size and artistry, they are among the most famous and spect...

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Antique 19th Century German Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service
Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service

Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service

$1,920Sale Price / set|32% Off

H 0.79 in W 15.16 in D 12.01 in

Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service

By Bernardaud

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Exquisite fine cream faience tableware set adorned with scattered roses and gold trim. The set consists of 62 pieces and would be ideal for casual dining, or would make an eyecatchin...

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Mid-20th Century French Dinner Plates

Materials

Faience, Paint

Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price

Portrait of Lady Caroline Price

By George Romney

Located in Miami, FL

DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...

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1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie "Gold Dragon" Flower-Encrusted Garniture
Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie "Gold Dragon" Flower-Encrusted Garniture

Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie "Gold Dragon" Flower-Encrusted Garniture

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Meissen porcelain ‘Gold Dragon’ pattern three-piece garniture. A Meissen porcelain reticulated three-piece basket Garniture and stands. Late 1800s, blue crossed swords marks ...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Group 'Mother With Child', by Paul Helmig, Meissen Germany, ca 1912
Art Nouveau Group 'Mother With Child', by Paul Helmig, Meissen Germany, ca 1912

Art Nouveau Group 'Mother With Child', by Paul Helmig, Meissen Germany, ca 1912

By Meissen Porcelain, Paul Helmig

Located in Vienna, AT

Very rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain group: Mother in a dress decorated with elaborate Art Nouveau decor sitting on a fabric-covered stool and playing with her son, who is wearin...

Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Porcelain Dinner Service from the Maison Charles Pillivuyt et Cie
19th Century Porcelain Dinner Service from the Maison Charles Pillivuyt et Cie

19th Century Porcelain Dinner Service from the Maison Charles Pillivuyt et Cie

By Charles Pillivuyt & Cie

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A gorgeous dinner service from the Maison Charles Pillivuyt et Cie, a manufacturer of high-quality porcelain founded in 1818. Each piece is hand-painted with a delicate rose- pink bo...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

A French late 19th century Louis XV st. Lunéville Faience Porcelain serving set
A French late 19th century Louis XV st. Lunéville Faience Porcelain serving set

A French late 19th century Louis XV st. Lunéville Faience Porcelain serving set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and most decorative French late 19th century Louis XV st. Lunéville Faience Porcelain serving set. This most attractive fifty-four piece dining is painted on over glaze co...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840
Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840

Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Rome, IT

Extensive 102 Piece Rare Meissen Dinner Service "Flower Bouqett", 1815 – 1860 , colorful, richly decorated gold rim, consisting of: 45 dinner plates (Ø 24 cm,) 24 deep plates (Ø 23 ...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Antique Meissen Porcelain 'Old Ozier' Pattern Cabinet or Dinner Plates
Set of 12 Antique Meissen Porcelain 'Old Ozier' Pattern Cabinet or Dinner Plates

Set of 12 Antique Meissen Porcelain 'Old Ozier' Pattern Cabinet or Dinner Plates

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine set of 12 antique, 18th century German porcelain plates. By the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. In the Old Ozier pattern. Each plate has a gilt and slightly scalloped ring ...

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Antique 1760s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Baccarat Crystal Champagne Flutes Set of 8 by Valéry Klein, France
Baccarat Crystal Champagne Flutes Set of 8 by Valéry Klein, France

Baccarat Crystal Champagne Flutes Set of 8 by Valéry Klein, France

$1,920Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 7 in Dm 2.5 in

Baccarat Crystal Champagne Flutes Set of 8 by Valéry Klein, France

By Valéry Klein, Baccarat

Located in Miami, FL

A truly elegant and fine quality Baccarat crystal champagne flutes, set of 8 still available. Beautiful details that will enhance any table and delight your guests. Designed by Valer...

Category

20th Century French Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service

Fabergé Silver Flatware Service

$198,500 / set

H 10 in W 22.5 in D 12 in

Fabergé Silver Flatware Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Tableware

Materials

Silver

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Meissen Commedia For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal meissen commedia for your home. A meissen commedia — often made from ceramic, porcelain and earthenware — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect meissen commedia — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A meissen commedia, designed in the Rococo, neoclassical or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made meissen commedia has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kändler and Bow Porcelain are consistently popular.

How Much is a Meissen Commedia?

Prices for a meissen commedia start at $1,461 and top out at $150,000 with the average selling for $5,800.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

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