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Meissen Four Elements

Complete Set of Four Meissen Elements Ewers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extremely important set of Meissen ewers represents the Four Elements: Earth, Air, Water and
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Antique 19th Century German Ceramics

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Porcelain

Large Porcelain ‘Water’ Ewer from the ‘Elements’ Series by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Large porcelain ‘Water’ ewer from the ‘Elements’ series by Meissen German, 19th Century Height
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Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Marcolini Period Porcelain Twin Handled Painted Fruit Basket
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique German porcelain twin handled fruit basket by prolific makers Meissen and dating
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Antique Late 18th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Baskets

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Porcelain

Meissen Figure of the Hot Chocolate Maker Representing Fire 'Element Series'
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Altrincham, GB
Meissen figure of the hot chocolate maker representing fire from the series of four elements. First
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Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair 18th C. Meissen Porcelain Covered Tureens w/ 19th C. French Ormolu Mounts
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
porcelain bodies are mounted on ormolu plinths with four lion paws. The porcelain elements—primarily the
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Antique 19th Century German Louis XVI Porcelain

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Bronze

Meissen Large Allegorical Group 'The Earth' by M.V. Acier, Germany Around 1850
By Michel Victor Acier 1, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
four elements, she embodies the earth. That is why she is often presented with the sun and moon to her
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Planter Jardiniere 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Saxony works of Meissen and Dresden. Though the French lacked an ample supply of kaolin, a required
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Pedestals and Columns

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Ormolu

Bow Complete Set of Porcelain Figures "The Four Elements", Rococo, circa 1765
By Bow Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This is a very rare and impressive complete set of large figures called The Four Elements, made by
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Antique 1760s English Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu, Meissen Porcelain, Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, Meissen porcelain, crystal
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ormolu

Bow Porcelain Figure of Juno with Eagle 'Jupiter', Rococo Ca 1765
By Bow Porcelain
Located in London, GB
factory in about 1765. This figure formed part of a series of the Four Elements, with Juno representing
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Antique 1760s English Rococo Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

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Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine, Lady With Muff, by Konrad Hentschel, ca 1906
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
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By Meissen Porcelain
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Located in Brighton, Sussex
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By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extremely rare and important set of Meissen ewers represents the Four Elements: Earth, Air
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Located in Vienna, AT
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Four Meissen Porcelain Ewers Emblematic of the Elements
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Meissen Splendour Clock Case the Four Elements Putto by F.E. Meyer, circa 1880
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
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Large Antique German Meissen Porcelain 'Elements' Ewer, Symbolizing Water
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
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By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Meissen Figurines Allegory of Water D 81 Series Four Elements by Acier Made 1880
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MEISSEN HUGE EWER THE WATER FOUR ELEMENTS BY KAENDLER height 25.78 inches c.1860
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous as well as huge ewer: It derives from a series of four elements- this ewer
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MEISSEN HUGE EWER THE FIRE FOUR ELEMENTS BY KAENDLER height 26.18 inches c.1860
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
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Located in Vienna, AT
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Antique Napoleon III Walnut and Porcelain Jardiniere, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
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Antique French Burr Walnut Jardiniere Royal Provenance 19th Century
Located in London, GB
surpassed the established Saxony works of Meissen and Dresden. Though the French lacked an ample supply of
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By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
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By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
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By Johann Friedrich Eberlein
Located in Vienna, AT
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By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Belmont, MA
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19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine
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Antique French Walnut Sevres Style and Brass Jardinière, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
carved curved end supports united with a turned stretcher, above four outswept legs each with acanthus
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Belmont, MA
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Meissen Four Elements For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of meissen four elements available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, all meissen four elements available were constructed with great care. Meissen four elements have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century. There are many kinds of meissen four elements to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Rococo, Baroque and Louis XVI meissen four elements are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made meissen four elements over the years, but those made by Meissen Porcelain, Bow Porcelain and Michel Victor Acier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Meissen Four Elements?

Prices for meissen four elements can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, meissen four elements begin at $1,023 and can go as high as $185,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,925.