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.
Porcelain
Meissen Commedia Dell'Arte Group Harlequin Family by J.J. Kaendler Germany c1870
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
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 ...
Porcelain
Meissen - figurine of Scapino, Commedia dell'Arte series, ca 1744
By Meissen Porcelain, J.J. Kaendler and P. Reinicke
Located in DELFT, NL
Meissen commedia dell'arte model of Scapino by Peter Reinicke, c. 1744.
Porcelain
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.
Porcelain
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.
Porcelain
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...
Porcelain
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...
Porcelain
Nymphenburg Porcelain Commedia Dell'Arte Figure of Scaramuz
By Nymphenburg Porcelain, Franz Anton Bustelli, Meissen 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...
Porcelain
Nymphenburg Porcelain Commedia Dell'Arte Figure of Pierrot
By Meissen Porcelain, Nymphenburg 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...
Porcelain
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H 5.91 in W 6.7 in D 5.32 in
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...
Porcelain
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.
Porcelain
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H 6.49 in W 5.9 in
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.
Porcelain
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H 12 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
Pair, Louis XV Style Signed Gilt-Bronze & Samson Porcelain Floral Figures C 1880
By Edmé Samson, Samson & Cie
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...
Bronze
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.
Gold
$2,459 / set
H 4.73 in W 3.55 in D 1.97 in
Meissen Rococo Porcelain Figures of Dancing Children, Circa 1750
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Basildon, GB
A Pair of 18th Century Meissen Figures "Children Dancing", modelled in the commedia dell'arte style as a young girl and boy dancing. Raised over simple rococo bases with applied flow...
Porcelain
Early Meissen Porcelain, Singerie Style Monkey Musician Figurine
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An early Meissen Porcelain Singerie style Monkey Musician Figurine. Dressed in full male noble attire and wig the monkey merrily plays the trumpet assuming both the stance and manner...
Porcelain
$2,046
H 8.67 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Meissen Porcelain Figures at a Ball, Model 550, Rococo Style, Germany
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Basildon, GB
Meissen Figures at a Ball , Model No 550, 20th Century version Cavalier with the Polish Order of the White Eagle in his hand (here as a golden box), the lady with a cross pendant (...
Porcelain
$126,600
H 17 in W 11.5 in D 8 in
Rare 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child
By Meissen Porcelain, J.J. Kändler
Located in New York, NY
An important, extremely rare, and rather large 18th century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child, By Johann Joachim (J.J.) Kändler, Circa: 1744. This is an incr...
Porcelain
$7,030Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.97 in W 5.52 in D 4.73 in
Meissen Porcelain Woman Porcelain Figure, Germany, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A hand-painted porcelain figure of a young woman playing a hurdy-gurdy, mounted on an ornate base. Dating from the early 1900s, this piece beautifully captures the rural charm and f...
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Style Chinoserie Hand Painted Porcelain Figurine
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Toronto, ON
An Ode to Chinoiserie Elegance - This antique Meissen-style figurine embodies the grace and whimsy of 18th-century European fascination with the East. Finely modeled and delicately h...
Porcelain
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 ...
Porcelain
$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...
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Gentleman, circa 1745
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Meissen Porcelain figure of a Gentleman, circa 1745 model standing, blue crossed sword mark to back of base Measures: 24cm., 9 1/4 in. high.
Porcelain
$2,728
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...
Porcelain
$1,850
H 5.63 in W 3.13 in D 2 in
Antique 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine of a Gallant - Trumpeter No. 12
By Meissen Porcelain, J.J. Kaendler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 18th German porcelain figurine. By the Royal Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. Model Number 12. Depicting a Trumpeter from the 'Gallant Orchestra' series created b...
Porcelain
$1,375
H 9.06 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Antique Hand Painted Romantic Porcelain Figurine Group in the style of Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tilburg, NL
Antique Hand Painted Romantic Porcelain Figurine Group in the style of Meissen. Beautifully hand painted figurine group in porcelain. Depicting a delightful and romantic scene, very...
Porcelain
$16,587 / 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 Johann Carl Schoenheit, Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
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...
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Style Chinoserie Hand Painted Porcelain Figurine
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Toronto, ON
An Ode to Chinoiserie Elegance - This antique Meissen-style figurine embodies the grace and whimsy of 18th-century European fascination with the East. Finely modeled and delicately h...
Porcelain
$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...
Porcelain
Vintage Porcelain Pierrot Figurine Hand-Painted Spanish "VALENCIA" 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
This porcelain Pierrot figurine, hand-painted with underglaze techniques, embodies the charm and artistry of Spanish porcelain from the 1970s. Crafted by the esteemed "VALENCIA" man...
Porcelain
Exceptional Early 19th Century Waterford Crystal Eighteen-Light Chandelier
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Exceptional Early 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Waterford Crystal Eighteen Light Chandelier An etched crown above a crystal string body leading to a beaded basket with drop crysta...
Crystal, Bronze
English Ironstone Vase and Cover, Morley Ashworth Ironstone
By Ashworth Ironstone
Located in Downingtown, PA
"Rococo Revival": Large Morley Ashworth Ironstone "India Jar" Vase, Circa 1855-62 A monumental and opulent Victorian ironstone vase and cover, produced by Morley & Ashworth (Hanley,...
Ironstone
19th Century Russian Ormolu "Dancing Bear" Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Russian Ormolu "Dancing Bear" sculpture, finely cast figure of a bear holding a twig, standing on a roped revolving, iron pedestal. The simplistic mechanism which allow...
Bronze, Iron, Ormolu
$2,850Sale Price|25% Off
H 6 in W 4 in D 0.4 in
18th 1st Edition of "New Art of Cooking" in Spanish by Juan Altamiras
Located in Miami, FL
18th First Edition of "New Art of Cooking" in Spanish with skin flap. Traditional recipes of Spanish gastronomy
Animal Skin, Paper
Elegant Japanese Edo Period Rack
Located in New York, NY
This refined object dates to the first half of the 19th century, and was probably used for obi, kimono sashes, which were hung over it. The gold decorations on the black-lacquered g...
Lacquer
French 1940s Jules Lelue Plaster Dove Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 1940s French Dove sconces by Jules Leleu. Original plaster finish.
Plaster
Antique French Art Nouveau Period Glass Lamp by Daum Studio
By Daum
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Art Nouveau lamp is by the celebrated French glasswork studio Daum which was founded in 1878 in Nancy, France. The lamp is inscribed ‘DAUM, NANCY’. The lamp is of ...
Glass
English Victorian Period Vitrine Cabinet
Located in London, GB
This antique display cabinet, or vitrine, is an exquisite piece of furniture: dating from the late Victorian period in England, the cabinet is beautifully built from the finest mahog...
Glass, Mahogany, Wood
Set of 12 English Porcelain Botanical Plates, Spode, circa 1900
By Spode
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 English porcelain botanical plates, Spode, circa 1900.
Four Meissen Porcelain Plaques Depicting the Four Seasons
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This delicately detailed set of four allegorical porcelain plaques portrays family scenes within the theme of the four seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Spring can be ide...
Metal
$1,100
H 0.63 in W 5.5 in D 4.25 in
Vintage Piero Fornasetti House of Cards Surrealist Porcelain Tray, 1950's Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in North Miami, FL
This dream like hallmarked Mid-Century Modern original vintage Piero Fornasetti small tray, dish or desk accessory is lithographically hand painted porcelain. It is called the House ...
Porcelain
$1,500
H 7.19 in W 5.07 in D 1.32 in
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll
By Lewis Carroll
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Carroll, Lewis. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland [together with] Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There. London: Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 1959, 1955. Illustrated by J...
Leather, Paper
$654 / item
H 7.09 in Dm 7.09 in
Antique Silver-Plated Revolving Dome Caviar or Butter Dish on Ornate Box
Located in Wembley, GB
An elegant antique silver-plated covered serving dish, designed with a revolving dome lid and raised on an ornate stand with finely detailed floral and scrollwork decoration. The pie...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage Italian Sommerso Murano Glass Vase of 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Italian Sommerso Murano Glass Vase, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979. Additional information: Color: Green Country of Origin: Italy Item Type: Vintage, ...
Murano Glass
Daum Nancy Miniature Vase, Gilt Cameo Glass, Art Nouveau, Circa 1895
By Daum
Located in Bochum, NRW
A miniature french gilt and enameled green cameo glass vase, signed in gilt "Daum Nancy" and with cross of Lorraine. Molded with flowers and leafage and with the phrase "A tout sei...
Glass
English Cast Iron Umbrella / Cane Stand. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English cast iron umbrella / cane stand with three section top, scrolled floral side mounts, four removable pans, and terminating on decorative cast egg and dart base.
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.
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