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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. J. Kandler. This exquisitely

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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

Very rare Commedia dell'Arte figure group from the 19th century: Harlequin and Columbine with

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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. In dancing pose, a yellow

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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. This

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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

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20th Century German Rococo 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 Meissen Porcelain, Franz Anton Bustelli, Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A finely painted and gilt porcelain figure of the Commedia dell'Arte character, Scaramuz. By

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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 Meissen Porcelain, Franz Anton Bustelli, Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine painted and gilt porcelain figure of the commedia dell'arte character, Pierrot. By

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

Very rare 19th century Meissen porcelain group: Harlequin and Columbine seated side by side on a

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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

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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. The

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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 Edmé Samson, Samson & Cie

Located in Atlanta, GA

: 1) Depicting Harlequin couple dancing after the original Meissen "Commedia Dell'arte" series

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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

Painted by Johann George Heintze Meissen c. 1741 Gilt-metal mounting Provenance: The piece

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Rococo Tableware

Materials

Gold

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By Bow Porcelain

Located in London, GB

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Antique 1760s English Rococo Figurative Sculptures

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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

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Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons

Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons

By Viners 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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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

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"Galata Morente" Sculpture in Bronze, sign: F. Barbedienne Fonduer

"Galata Morente" Sculpture in Bronze, sign: F. Barbedienne Fonduer

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

F. Barbedienne fonduer Ferdinand Barbedienne (6 August 1810 – 21 March 1892) was a French metalworker and manufacturer, who was well known as a bronze founder. The son of a small fa...

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Antique 1870s French Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Dinner Plates

Materials

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Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service by Royal Copenhagen, 119 Pieces
Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service by Royal Copenhagen, 119 Pieces

Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service by Royal Copenhagen, 119 Pieces

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in New Orleans, LA

Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service for 12 Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory Crafted by the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory, this 119-piece dinner service features one...

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20th Century Danish Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price

Portrait of Lady Caroline Price

By George Romney

Located in Miami, FL

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Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures
Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures

Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A large rare pair of 19th century Meissen Chinoiserie style Nodding Pagoda Figures with Movable Head, Hand and Tongue, known as a "Nodder'. This Unusual and Highly Detailed Novelty s...

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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

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Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions
Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions

Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Large pair patinated life size bronze statues sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions. Exceptional detailed high quality Large pair of Patinated bronze statues of Seated lions, outstanding...

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Bronze

Wedgwood Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service For 12 People
Wedgwood Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service For 12 People

Wedgwood Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service For 12 People

By Wedgwood

Located in Tarry Town, NY

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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

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Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

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19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Dinner Set with Comital Coronet
19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Dinner Set with Comital Coronet

19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Dinner Set with Comital Coronet

$3,800Sale Price / set|40% Off

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19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Dinner Set with Comital Coronet

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

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Porcelain

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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

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Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested
Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested

Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested

Located in Austin, TX

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Pottery

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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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