Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
German
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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Creator: Meissen Porcelain
19th C. Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Sultana Riding an Elephant with a Crown
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An Elaborate 19th century Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Sultana Riding an Elephant. After the model by P.J. Reinicke and J.J. Kändler, the Sultana sitting on the elephants back and h...
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1860s German Louis XVI Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
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...
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1850s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Louis XV Style White Floral Meissen Cross Sword Porcelain Centerpiece
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 7 in W: 17 1/4 in D: 11 in
This antique German floral porcelain footed centerpiece is perfect for you and your dining room table! If you look at the photos provide...
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Early 20th Century German Louis XV Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Hand Painted Meissen Porcelain Rooster Sculpture 1980s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Milano, MI
Painted Meissen porcelain rooster sculpture. love, made in the 1980s
Ø cm 15 Ø cm 8 h cm 18
Meissen porcelain is considered one of the earliest and finest examples of European porc...
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1980s German Baroque Vintage Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vaso in Porcellana di Meissen Blu Cobalto Oro e Policromia del 1800
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Milano, MI
Vaso in porcellana di Meissen blu cobalto, oro e policromia, realizzato nel XIX Secolo
Ø cm 14 h cm 30
La porcellana di Meissen è considerata uno dei primi e più pregiati esempi di...
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1870s German Empire Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Meissen Green Ming Dragon Porcelain Writing Set
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century hand-painted porcelain desk accessories set by Meissen Porzellan, a prominent German porcelain manufacture. Ming Dragon pattern in...
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Mid-20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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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.
Model Number 64536.
Depicting a masked character in a yell...
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20th Century German Rococo Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Meissen School Classical Figural & Floral Porcelain Lidded Urn C1880
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Classical Figural & Floral Porcelain Lidded Urn in the Manner of Meissen C1880
Measures- 21"H x 10.25"W x 10.25"D
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Late 19th Century Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Gilt Porcelain Trumpet Form Floral Vase
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique German porcelain vase.
By Meissen.
With cold-painted Streublumen floral sprays to either side and gilt bands to the rim and footrim.
Fully marked to the base and wi...
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19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Centrotavola in Porcellana di Meissen 1860 - 1924
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Milano, MI
Centrotavola in Porcellana di Meissen dipinta a mano, epoca 1860 - 1924. Sono presenti due lievi crepe interne come mostrato nelle foto.
Ø cm 28 Ø cm 25 h cm 10
La porcellana di M...
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Early 1900s German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Cubist French Horn Musician Figurine by Peter Strang
By Peter Strang, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Meissen porcelain figurine.
By Peter Strang. Strang was born in Dresden in 1935 and received a degree in Sculpture from the Academy of F...
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20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Meissen Rococo Hebe & Ganymede Candlesticks
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce pair of magnificent Meissen polychrome and partial gilt porcelain candlesticks, inspired by Greek mythology, exquisitely hand-crafted in Rococo taste, Germany, 19th century....
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Mid-19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Gold and Floral Decor Porcelain Plate
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vilnius, LT
German Meissen porcelain plate richly decorated with gold and hand painted floral decor.
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Mid-20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique German Dresden Monkey Porcelain Sculpture In Meissen Manner
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique German Meissen manner Schneeballen Snowball lidded bottle vases. Each vase has a gilt vermiculite neck, applied white florals, and applied branches with fruits, on the sides. The lids are decorated with polychrome relief flowers. Marked with blue ink factory marks, on the bottom. Circa: late 19th century. Antique and Vintage European Porcelain Vases...
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Early 1900s German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
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 ...
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Early 20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Pair Meissen Porcelain Figures of Hoopoe Birds Perched on White Branches
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Pair of very Meissen Porcelain Figures of Hoopoe Birds Perched on White Tree Branches, with Insects and Flowers. This finely detailed naturalistic pair of exotic Hoopoe...
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Early 1900s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Pair of Musicians Seated in Ormolu Candelabra
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Basildon, GB
Meissen Porcelain Figurines, Pair of seated Musician figures. 14cm high figures,
Crossed swords mark to rear of base, c1745.
Both figures mounted in an 18th Century ormolu arbour ...
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1740s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Meissen Porcelain 'Elements' Ewer Emblematic of Water
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Meissen porcelain 'Elements' ewer emblematic of water. Blue crossed swords mark. The present ewer, representing water,...
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1870s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Four Piece Writing Desk Set With Butterflies
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese four piece desk set with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. The set includes a pair of inkwells, a roller blotter, and a tray. Each ware is adorned with a polychrome desig...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Meissen Cabinet Vase with Applied Fruits and Flowers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meissen cabinet vase with applied fruits and flowers, exquisite gourd bottle shape with numerous applied fruits and flowers, and painted with insects. ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Hand Painted Gilded Porcelain Plate/Tray
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vilnius, LT
Meissen Porcelain plate/tray with hand painted floral motives and rich gold decor.
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Mid-20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique German Meissen Dresden Porcelain Snake Handle Mantel Urn Vase 12"
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique German Meissen Dresden porcelain mantel urn or vase featuring trophy urn form with elaborate snake handles and floral motif.
Dimensions:
7.5" x 6.25" x 12" (Width x Depth x ...
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20th Century Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Rococó Porcelain Figural Cherub Jardinière or Centerpiece Bowl by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Austrian porcelain centerpiece bowl or jardinière beautifully enameled in rich colors with floral sprays and gilt highlig...
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Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Bottiglia in Porcellana di Meissen con Tappo in Argento 800 Primi Novecento
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Milano, MI
Bottiglia in Porcellana di Meissen con tappo in argento 800, realizzata nei primi anni del XX Secolo
Ø cm 10 h cm 28
La porcellana di Meissen è considerata uno dei primi e più preg...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of a Girl with Flower Basket
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique German porcelain figurine.
By Meissen.
In the form of a barefoot young girl in a dirndl dress carrying a wicker basket full of many different flowers. Atop a Rococo-style gilt plinth.
Marked to the base with Meissen's blue underglaze crossed swords mark / an impressed 9 / an incised 'No. 5'.
Simply a wonderful antique Meissen figurine...
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20th Century German Rococo Revival Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain "Grape Picker Boy" - Gardeners Series No. 8 Model
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Atlanta, GA
Meissen Porcelain "Grape Picker Boy" - Gardeners Series No. 8 Model.
Meissen Grape Collector first modelled by J J Kaendler 1740
Number 8 From a series...
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20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen 'Drüselkästchen', Lidded Crown Tureen For Maria Josepha Of Austria, 19th
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed for the wife of August III, Maria Josepha of Austria (1699 Vienna - 1757 Dresden), Electress of Saxony and Queen of Poland since 1733, with the ‘Elector of Saxony coat of ar...
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1860s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of Cupid Holding an Arrow & Flaming Heart
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique figurine was made by the renowned Meissen factory of Germany is approximately 1850 in the period Dresden style. The figurine is done in early paste porcelain and depicts a cherub, or Cupid seated on a stump, holding an arrow with an outstretched hand, and cradling a flaming heart...
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Mid-19th Century German Romantic Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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...
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18th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
A Very Large Rare Meissen Porcelain 3 Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Very Large and Rare German Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Three Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set. This impressive set consists of three pieces: a center clock and two candelabras, each adorned with the most intricate and delicate details that have been executed to perfection. Each three armed candelabra is remarkably elaborate with foliate arms that are embellished with gilt-covered beautifully twisted branches and curling leaves on an ornate botanically-inspired base. Embraced by the arms of the candelabras are two 18th Century Meissen Porcelain figures of musical lovers, dressed in brightly detailed traditional clothes.
The round clock face, with roman numerals, a white base, and ornate hands is surrounded by a flourish of gorgeous gilt foliage, exuding an air of elegance and refinement. Perched atop the clock is a stunning Meissen Porcelain figurine of a beautiful woman posed in mid-movement, her dress aflutter, and baring her leg as she gazes up at her left hand which is holding a bunch of grapes, while also grasping a wine goblet in her lowered right hand, representing the festivities of the moment. Surrounding the clock and extending down both sides the gilt foliate leads the eye to two cherubs each admiring tiny vases of exquisitely detailed flowers. Below the cherubs, on either side, are four white ceramic pillars...
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1760s German Louis XVI Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Important Pair of Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases with Raised Flowers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Highly Important pair of Museum Quality Louis XV Period 18th century Meissen Porcelain filigree openwork vases with a medially of flowers and vined leaves. This is truly an excepti...
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1750s German Louis XV Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Meissen Porcelain Figures of Parrots Standing on Branches W/ Cherries
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and large pair of antique meissen porcelain figures of colorful parrots, each standing on a tree branch with cherries and beautiful foliage after a model by J. J. Kandl...
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1870s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Classical Parcel Gilt Porcelain Figure of a Maiden & Horse C1890
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Meissen Classical Parcel Gilt Porcelain Figure of a Maiden & Horse C1890
Measures- 8.75"H x 10"W x 4.5"D
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Late 19th Century Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Pair Meissen Porcelain Figures of Hoopoe Birds Perched on White Branches
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Pair of very Meissen Porcelain Figures of Hoopoe Birds Perched on White Tree Branches, with Insects and Flowers. This finely detailed naturalistic pair of exotic Hoopoe...
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Early 1900s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Meissen Snake Handled Vases 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...
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Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Old or Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of Cupid with Bound Wings
By Meissen Porcelain, Heinrich Schwabe 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine old or antique Meissen porcelain figurine.
Depicting Cupid sitting atop a rock with a sad expression, both hands and wings bound behind his back.
Atop a circular gilt Rococo...
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Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Pair Of Figurine Groups 'Tailor & Tailor's Wife On Goats', Ca. 1860
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain, Johann Friedrich Eberlein
Located in Vienna, AT
An impressive, extravagant work of art in ideas, richness of detail and craftsmanship, based on a legend according to which the court tailor longed to be allowed to sit at the table ...
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1860s German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagoda, By J.J. Kaendler, Circa 1860
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Depiction of a seated, laughing female Buddha figure from a series of folk types. Full-figured body with the hair tied back tightly and the robe tightly fitting the body with wide sl...
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1860s German Other Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Meissen Birdcage Grouping
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Meissen Birdcage Grouping
Germany Circa 1880
This enchanting 19th-century Meissen birdcage grouping, made in Germany circa 1880, is a re...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Meissen Neo-Rococo Figural Reticulated Centerpiece Compotes on Stands
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Meissen Porcelain Neo-Rococo Figural Reticulated Centerpiece Compotes on Stands
A set of porcelain rocaille bowls with gilt branch handles have been painted and adorned wit...
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19th Century Rococo Revival Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Snakes Handle Vase, 1st Quality, Cobalt and Gold Painting
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Berlin, DE
Meissen porcelain snakes handle vase. 1st quality.
Cobalt and gold painting.
Small chip on the socket.
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20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Large Meissen Splendid Vases With Snowball Blossoms, Birds & Insects, Circa 1850
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Large, very elaborately decorated crater vase from the Meissen manufactory, with abundant snowball blossoms on the outer wall, rising above the white flowers in fully sculpted tendri...
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1850s German Other Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Porcelain Miniature Vase Handpainted Onion Pattern with Gold
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This antique miniature vase from Meissen is a remarkable example of fine porcelain craftsmanship.
Crafted from pristine white porcelain, it f...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Exquisite 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Clock Case and Stand
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Miami, US
This stunning Meissen porcelain clock case and stand exemplifies the luxurious Rococo style of the 19th century, characterized by its elegant shell and foliate scroll silhouette. The...
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19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Art Nouveau Porcelain Group 'Indian Haunting A Buffalo', Hoesel, Germany
By Meissen Porcelain, Erich Hoesel
Located in Vienna, AT
Exquisite Large Meissen Art Nouveau Porcelain Group:
Representation of a mounted warrior with a painted face, wearing only a small loincloth and moccasins on his feet, and crowned wi...
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1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Porcelain Cherub Motto Figurine "Je decouvre tout" Model F13
By Meissen Porcelain, Michel Victor Acier 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique porcelain Cupid figurine.
By Meissen.
Model no. F13 from the Cupid Motto Series.
Entitled "Je decouvre tout".
Originally de...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
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. This example depicts Harlequin dancing...
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1850s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Original Meissen Heart-Squeezing Cherub Hand Painted Porcelain
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
This is a beautiful figurine of a flush little cherub. He is sat on a grassy hill, squeezing two hearts together representing the merging of two people's loves and the possible agony...
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Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
19th C. Meissen Porcelain Rococo Musician's Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An impressive and rare 19th century Meissen Porcelain Musicians clock and Candelabra Garniture set. Comprised of three individual pieces, w...
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19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Black 'Ming Dragon' Covered Box
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meissen Porcelain Black 'Ming Dragon' Covered Box
Germany, Post WWII 20th Century, Two Slash Canceled Blue Crossed Swords Mark
A fine Meissen Porcelain Black 'Ming Dragon' Covered Box, made in post-World War II Germany...
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20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Urn Snake Handles Amphora, Germany
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An antique Meissen porcelain urn with snake handles amphora, circa early-20th century, Germany. This Meissen urn is hard-paste porcelain, hand painted, fea...
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Early 20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Boy with Dog Figure
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique German porcelain figure of a boy with a dog by world renowned makers Meissen and dating from the 19th century. The figure of a young boy in typical period dress stands...
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19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Large Meissen Hand Painted Gilded Porcelain Serving Plate/Tray
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vilnius, LT
Large Meissen Porcelain serving plate/tray with hand painted floral motives and rich gold decor.
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20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vase mural bouquetière à décor d'ange en barbotine en porcelaine de Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Cette magnifique pièce de décoration murale présente un vase d'applique ou bouquetière en porcelaine de Meissen. Deux charmants chérubins tiennent des bouquets de fleurs délicates dans leurs mains, ajoutant une touche angélique à l'ensemble. Ils sont assis sur un puits en porcelaine blanche, sur lequel des fleurs grimpent élégamment, créant un tableau d'une grande beauté.
Ces deux anges aux cheveux blonds sont d'une grande finesse et leur niveau de détail est tout simplement remarquable. De plus, les nombreuses caractéristiques minutieuses des fleurs en barbotine ajoutent une dimension artistique supplémentaire à cette pièce.
Ce vase mural peut être suspendu aisément grâce à sa anse en porcelaine, offrant une flexibilité d'affichage dans votre intérieur. De plus, il est authentifié par la signature au verso, arborant le symbole distinctif de la manufacture de Meissen, gage de qualité et d'authenticité.
Cette œuvre constitue un cadeau exceptionnel à offrir à un être cher à Noël...
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20th Century German Rococo Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen porcelain 19th century mantle clock.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive 19th Century Meissen porcelain mantle clock on stand. Depicting seated lovers with a garland of flowers. The white enamel clock face ...
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19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Pot-Pourri Vase, Germany, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Meissen porcelain pot-pourri vase, Germany, 19th century.
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Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Antique Porcelain Cabinet Bowl by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique porcelain cabinet bowl by Meissen of Germany, circa 1900. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and clear vibra...
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Early 20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Collection of Four Meissen Porcelain Bird Models
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Collection of four Meissen porcelain bird models
German, 20th Century
Largest (parrot): Height 14cm, width 10cm, depth 5cm
This superb collection of four porcelain bird sculptures, was masterfully created by the celebrated artisans of the historic Meissen porcelain factory.
Each bird is perched gracefully on a white porcelain tree...
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20th Century German Rococo Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Very Early Meissen Lidded Tureen With Cornucopia Putto On Presentoir, 1763-1773
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Oval porcelain vessel on a flat stand with slightly bulging walls, with two rocaille handles with asparagus bundles, the slightly outward-turned opening edge serving as a support for...
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Late 18th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Ceramic, Porcelain
Pair of Very Large Floral Rococo-style Meissen Potpourri Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Pair of very large floral Rococo-style Meissen potpourri vases
German, Late 19th Century
Height 89cm, width 44cm, depth 33cm
These charming vases were manufactured by Meissen, Europe’s oldest porcelain manufactory. Each feature impressive floral and figurative design representational of the best of German porcelain wares.
The pieces are topped by richly ornamented lids. Surmounted by extensively applied three-dimensional flowers and greenery, the designs create the illusion of a real flower bouquet. Below the flower bunch, the porcelain base is revealed. Decorated with rocaille motifs and coloured in pale blue, pink and shining gold, the pierced detailing enables the easy diffusion of potpourri scent.
Rococo style genre scenes adorn the baluster-shaped body of each vase. Set in a woodland, the intricate paintings portray figures dressed in typical 18th century garments. On the second vase, a couple is joined by a lady in a reclined position holding a basket full of flowers.
A pair of twin pale blue rocaille-shaped handles are mounted on both sides of the vases. Richly decorated with butterflies, roses, carnations and sweet peas, the design is completed with delicate floral composition on the white porcelain ground. Below the handles, a brown-haired winged putto is seen reaching towards the front. The bright blue cloth covering parts of his body stands out against his soft, pale skin.
The base of the vases is shaped with further rocaille forms, the detailing highlighted in gilt. A large female figure, in a similar position to the putto, reaches forward holding a basket of flowers. The flower types are identical to the larger mounts on other parts of the vases, demonstrating the makers' exquisite skill to make intricate porcelain details in various forms, shapes and sizes while maintaining their real-life appearance.
Both vases stand on porcelain stands, supported on four scrolled feet. Each is decorated with yellow, orange, blue, cream, red and purple flowers. The sides are painted with Rococo style genre scenes and floral bouquets.
The pieces are marked with the blue crossed sword mark and incised ‘B.C’.
Including both naturalistic and figurative ornaments, these stunning Meissen porcelain potpourri vases...
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Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
19th C. Meissen Porcelain Rococo Musician's Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An impressive and rare 19th century Meissen Porcelain Musicians clock and Candelabra Garniture set. Comprised of three individual pieces, w...
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19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain 'Elements' Ewer Emblematic of Air
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Meissen porcelain 'Elements' ewer emblematic of air. Blue crossed swords mark. The present ewer, representing water, i...
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1880s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Large Art Deco Meissen Porcelain Sculpture of a Polar Bear by Otto Jarl
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and very large Art Deco Meissen Porcelain sculpture of a polar bear by Otto Jarl, beautifully sculpted, hand engraved and hand-painted under the glaze. Jarl, Otto (1856-1...
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1910s German Other Vintage Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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 painted porcelain figurine is a member of the Italian ...
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18th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Meissen Cobalt Ground Pâte-sur-pâte Figural Vase, Attributed to Leuteritz
By Meissen Porcelain, Ernst August Leuteritz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meissen Cobalt Ground Pâte-sur-pâte Figural Vase, attributed to Leuteritz
Germany, second quarter 19th century
We are pleased to offer an extraordi...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Paul Scheurich for Meissen, Resting Nobleman, Porcelain Sculpture, circa 1920
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Presented here is one of the finest Meissen porcelain figurines of the Art Deco period by Professor Paul Scheurich (1883-1945), who is acknowledged to be one of the 20th century's gr...
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1920s German Belle Époque Vintage Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Rare pair of 19th Century, ormolu mounted Meissen Parrots. 49cm
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An rare and important pair of 19th Century Meissen porcelain Parrots, each with wonderful bold colouring and detail, perched on tree stumps, one with cherries in its claw, mounted on...
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19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Meissen Figurine 'Estrella', Russian Ballet 'Carnival', by Paul Scheurich, 20th
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Meissen Porcelain Figurine:
Dancer balancing on her toes, turning her head to the right and bringing her right hand indecisively to her chin, while with her left hand she perf...
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Late 20th Century German Biedermeier Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
A Very Large Rare Meissen Porcelain 3 Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Very Large and Rare German Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Three Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set. This impressive set consists of three pieces: a center clock and two candelabras, each adorned with the most intricate and delicate details that have been executed to perfection. Each three armed candelabra is remarkably elaborate with foliate arms that are embellished with gilt-covered beautifully twisted branches and curling leaves on an ornate botanically-inspired base. Embraced by the arms of the candelabras are two 18th Century Meissen Porcelain figures of musical lovers, dressed in brightly detailed traditional clothes.
The round clock face, with roman numerals, a white base, and ornate hands is surrounded by a flourish of gorgeous gilt foliage, exuding an air of elegance and refinement. Perched atop the clock is a stunning Meissen Porcelain figurine of a beautiful woman posed in mid-movement, her dress aflutter, and baring her leg as she gazes up at her left hand which is holding a bunch of grapes, while also grasping a wine goblet in her lowered right hand, representing the festivities of the moment. Surrounding the clock and extending down both sides the gilt foliate leads the eye to two cherubs each admiring tiny vases of exquisitely detailed flowers. Below the cherubs, on either side, are four white ceramic pillars...
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1760s German Louis XVI Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Bronze
Copy - 19th Century Meissen clock depicting the four seasons.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th Century German, Meissen porcelain clock on stand, having wonderful bold traditional colours, the figures representing the four seasons. The clock striking on...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Large Decorative Limited Edition Salvador Dali Porcelain Plate
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vilnius, LT
Large limited edition Salvador Dali decorative porcelain plate. Can be placed on the wall.
Marked on the bottom, numbered, includes original box and certificate.
Very good/excellent ...
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20th Century Spanish Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Large Art Deco Meissen Porcelain Sculpture of a Polar Bear by Otto Jarl
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and very large Art Deco Meissen Porcelain sculpture of a polar bear by Otto Jarl, beautifully sculpted, hand engraved and hand-painted under the glaze. Jarl, Otto (1856-1...
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1910s German Other Vintage Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Rococo Group, Shpherd Couple Under Trees, by J.J. Kaendler, Ca 1860
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent and rare Meissen porcelain genre group:
Elegantly dressed Rococo couple in the shade of a group of trees: a young lady sitting at the feet of her beau, leaning back against...
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1860s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Meissen Porcelain decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Meissen Porcelain decorative objects, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Meissen Porcelain were created in the Rococo style in europe during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Johann Joachim Kändler, Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur, and Michel Victor Acier. Prices for Meissen Porcelain decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $323 and can go as high as $225,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,108.
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