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 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 ...
Porcelain
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.
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 Franz Anton Bustelli, Nymphenburg Porcelain, 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 Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
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 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...
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
$7,677
H 1.38 in Dm 9.22 in
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...
Meissen
Wedgwood Black and White Jasper "Pegasus" Covered Vase, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
The black jasper ovoid body decorated in white relief with the Apotheosis of Virgil after John Flaxman, the shoulder with snake handles above Medusa masks, the domed cover with Pegas...
Porcelain
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 60 in W 36 in D 3 in
"Reading in the Study" Impressionist Portrait Oil Painting Woman in Pink Dress
Located in New York, NY
An Early 20th Century elegant portrait oil painting by Gordon Stevenson depicting a pensive young woman seated in a serene, indoor setting wearing a light pink gown with delicate, ru...
Oil, Canvas
$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...
Faience, Paint
$450,000
H 30 in W 25 in
Duke of Wellington's Niece, Portrait of Lady Bagot, Oil on Canvas, 30 x 25 inche
By Sir John Hoppner
Located in Miami, FL
In historical British portraiture, it's who the sitter is that drives the price. In the present work, the sitter is Mary Charlotte Anne Wellesley-Pole, eldest daughter of William, 4...
Oil, Canvas
$60,760Sale Price|30% Off
H 48 in W 56 in D 2 in
H. Guérault (French, 19th/20th Century) "The Little Prince" Oil on Canvas
Located in Queens, NY
Exquisite Quality French Art Nouveau oil on canvas painting of an elegant lady and pup, titled "The Little Prince" / "Le Dauphin no. 51" (on exhibition label affixed to the stretcher...
Canvas, Oil
$2,800Sale Price|37% Off
H 49.75 in W 22.5 in D 19.5 in
20th Century Large Exotic Embossed Leather Vertical Valet Wardrobe Trunk
Located in Encinitas, CA
Mid century embossed leather steamer trunk on caster wheels, with brass plated hardware. A vertical trunk - a royal traveling companion functioning as a portable wardrobe. Slick desi...
Brass
$78,500 / set
H 21 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
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 ...
Porcelain
$60,000
H 12 in W 14 in D 7 in
Magnificent French Antique Porcelain 116-Piece Dinner Set, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
116 Pieces A magnificent French Antique porcelain 116-piece dinner set, 19th century, with burgundy and gold accents. This set is exceptionnal both in its beauty, its state of con...
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
Gold
$3,500 / set
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
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...
Porcelain
Armadillo Sterling Silver Lighter
By Fratelli Lisi
Located in Milan, IT
Playful true-to-life silver armadillo that serves as a lighter other than being a decorative artwork in its own right. Expertly made by the Florentine silversmiths, the Lisi brothers...
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$3,200
H 10.5 in W 13.75 in D 13.75 in
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...
Porcelain
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 ...
Silver
$39,034
H 8.67 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Impressive sterling silver chess board medieval style chess set. The chess board, made by ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA, was made in white marble and sodalite is supported by a STERLING SIL...
Marble, Sterling Silver
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