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Antique Hand Painted Romantic Porcelain Figurine Group in the style of Meissen
Antique Hand Painted Romantic Porcelain Figurine Group in the style of Meissen

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Early Meissen Cupid Group Around 1750, Allegory of Spring, with Additional Base
Early Meissen Cupid Group Around 1750, Allegory of Spring, with Additional Base

Early Meissen Cupid Group Around 1750, Allegory of Spring, with Additional Base

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

their hands, the flowers as a typical attribute of the Meissen spring representations. The group is

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th C Meissen Porcelain Allegorical Group of Three Putti with Musical Motifs
19th C Meissen Porcelain Allegorical Group of Three Putti with Musical Motifs

19th C Meissen Porcelain Allegorical Group of Three Putti with Musical Motifs

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Beautiful 19th century Meissen Porcelain allegorical grouping of three putti with musical Motifs

Category

Antique 1870s German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Group 'Girl With Goat', by Erich Hoesel, Meissen Germany, ca 1905
Art Nouveau Group 'Girl With Goat', by Erich Hoesel, Meissen Germany, ca 1905

Art Nouveau Group 'Girl With Goat', by Erich Hoesel, Meissen Germany, ca 1905

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Very rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain group: Girl in a striped dress with polka dots and a white

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Children Group Girl With Child A. Koenig, Meissen Germany, c 1905
Art Nouveau Children Group Girl With Child A. Koenig, Meissen Germany, c 1905

Art Nouveau Children Group Girl With Child A. Koenig, Meissen Germany, c 1905

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Very rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain figure group: Girl and child in clothing from around 1900

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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Meissen Porcelain Group of Lovers Kissing in the Ocean on a Rock
Large Meissen Porcelain Group of Lovers Kissing in the Ocean on a Rock

Large Meissen Porcelain Group of Lovers Kissing in the Ocean on a Rock

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Large Meissen Porcelain group of lovers kissing in the Ocean on a Rock. This piece is truly

Category

Antique 1870s German Aesthetic Movement Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Genre Love Group With Drum Beater, by F.E. Meyer, Germany Circa 1850
Meissen Genre Love Group With Drum Beater, by F.E. Meyer, Germany Circa 1850

Meissen Genre Love Group With Drum Beater, by F.E. Meyer, Germany Circa 1850

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Exceptional Meissen porcelain group: On rock pedestal fixed with large rocailles in the foreground

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Figurine Group, Venetian Journey With Gondola, By Peter Strang, 2006
Meissen Figurine Group, Venetian Journey With Gondola, By Peter Strang, 2006

Meissen Figurine Group, Venetian Journey With Gondola, By Peter Strang, 2006

By Peter Strang, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Group of figures from a series depicting three Venitian journeys: by carriage, by car, and by

Category

Early 2000s German Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Art Nouveau Group 'The Air' by Paul Helmig, Germany Around 1900
Meissen Art Nouveau Group 'The Air' by Paul Helmig, Germany Around 1900

Meissen Art Nouveau Group 'The Air' by Paul Helmig, Germany Around 1900

By Paul Helmig, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Very rare and excellent Meissen porcelain group around 1900: Juno, the Roman goddess of the air

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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Art Nouveau Group 'the Air' by Paul Helmig, Germany, Around 1900
Meissen Art Nouveau Group 'the Air' by Paul Helmig, Germany, Around 1900

Meissen Art Nouveau Group 'the Air' by Paul Helmig, Germany, Around 1900

By Meissen Porcelain, Paul Helmig

Located in Vienna, AT

Very rare and excellent Meissen porcelain group around 1900: Juno, the Roman goddess of the air

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Children Group 'Girl With Child', T. Eichler, Meissen Germany, 1905
Art Nouveau Children Group 'Girl With Child', T. Eichler, Meissen Germany, 1905

Art Nouveau Children Group 'Girl With Child', T. Eichler, Meissen Germany, 1905

By Theodor Eichler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Extremely rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain group: Two girls in clothing of circa 1900, the elder

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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Meissen Porcelain Figurine Group 'Apollo & Daphne', By Juechtzer, Ca. 1860
Large Meissen Porcelain Figurine Group 'Apollo & Daphne', By Juechtzer, Ca. 1860

Large Meissen Porcelain Figurine Group 'Apollo & Daphne', By Juechtzer, Ca. 1860

By Christian Gottfried Juechtzer, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent large and rare Meissen figurine group from the 19th century: Apollo clothed with a cloak

Category

Antique 1860s German Classical Roman Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Two Figurine Groups Four Seasons Allegories by Kaendler, circa 1850
Meissen Two Figurine Groups Four Seasons Allegories by Kaendler, circa 1850

Meissen Two Figurine Groups Four Seasons Allegories by Kaendler, circa 1850

By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

Pair of splendid figurine groups Manufactory: Meissen Germany Dating: made circa 1850 Material

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Antique 1850s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Group Allegory 'Earth', by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Circa 1860
Meissen Porcelain Group Allegory 'Earth', by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Circa 1860

Meissen Porcelain Group Allegory 'Earth', by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Circa 1860

By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Very rare Meissen allegorical group of the 19th century: Ceres, the Roman goddess of the earth

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Antique 1860s German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Group 'Mother With Child', by Paul Helmig, Meissen Germany, ca 1912
Art Nouveau Group 'Mother With Child', by Paul Helmig, Meissen Germany, ca 1912

Art Nouveau Group 'Mother With Child', by Paul Helmig, Meissen Germany, ca 1912

By Paul Helmig, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Very rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain group: Mother in a dress decorated with elaborate Art

Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meissen 'Broken Eggs'
19th Century Meissen 'Broken Eggs'

19th Century Meissen 'Broken Eggs'

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An enchanting late 19th Century German Meissen porcelain group entitled 'Broken Eggs' Having

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Costume Group, Couple Dressed In Empire Style, by H. Goeschl, Ca 1940
Meissen Costume Group, Couple Dressed In Empire Style, by H. Goeschl, Ca 1940

Meissen Costume Group, Couple Dressed In Empire Style, by H. Goeschl, Ca 1940

By Meissen Porcelain, Heinrich Goeschl

Located in Vienna, AT

Widnmann, 1870 in Rome, works in bronze and ivory, the Meissen manufactory acquired six models in 1880-1882

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Mid-20th Century German Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Allegorical Group 'The Water', by M.V. Acier, Germany, Around 1860
Meissen Allegorical Group 'The Water', by M.V. Acier, Germany, Around 1860

Meissen Allegorical Group 'The Water', by M.V. Acier, Germany, Around 1860

By Meissen Porcelain, Michel Victor Acier 1

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent Meissen porcelain group of the 19th century: Nymph, covered only with a cloth, seated on

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Baroque Meissen Porcelain Group Four Children Playing Music, J.J. Kaendler, 1770
Baroque Meissen Porcelain Group Four Children Playing Music, J.J. Kaendler, 1770

Baroque Meissen Porcelain Group Four Children Playing Music, J.J. Kaendler, 1770

By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent Meissen piece from the time the model was created: Four children in festive rural rococo

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Antique Late 18th Century German Rococo Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Group Four Gardener Children Playing Music, J.J. Kaendler 1850
Meissen Porcelain Group Four Gardener Children Playing Music, J.J. Kaendler 1850

Meissen Porcelain Group Four Gardener Children Playing Music, J.J. Kaendler 1850

By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent Meissen piece from the time the model was created: Four children in festive rural rococo

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Rococo Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Bacchant Group, Drunken Silenus On Donkey, by E.A. Leuteritz, Circa 1860
Meissen Bacchant Group, Drunken Silenus On Donkey, by E.A. Leuteritz, Circa 1860

Meissen Bacchant Group, Drunken Silenus On Donkey, by E.A. Leuteritz, Circa 1860

By Ernst August Leuteritz, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent Meisse porcelain group of the 19th century: The group was designed by Leuteritz using old

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Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Group 'Capture Of A Nymph', by Paul Helmig, Meissen Germany, Ca 1902
Art Nouveau Group 'Capture Of A Nymph', by Paul Helmig, Meissen Germany, Ca 1902

Art Nouveau Group 'Capture Of A Nymph', by Paul Helmig, Meissen Germany, Ca 1902

By Paul Helmig, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Exquisite large and rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain group: Triton adorned with water lily wreath

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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Genre Group, The Discovered Lover, by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, ca 1870
Meissen Genre Group, The Discovered Lover, by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, ca 1870

Meissen Genre Group, The Discovered Lover, by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, ca 1870

By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare Meissen porcelain group from around 1870: Married couple on a magnificent white Rococo bed

Category

Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Excellent Meissen Rococo Genre 'Swedish Court Group', by M.V. Acier, Ca 1850
Excellent Meissen Rococo Genre 'Swedish Court Group', by M.V. Acier, Ca 1850

Excellent Meissen Rococo Genre 'Swedish Court Group', by M.V. Acier, Ca 1850

By Meissen Porcelain, Michel Victor Acier 1

Located in Vienna, AT

Exquisite Rococo love group in magnificent clothing: The noble gallant with a feathered hat and

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Early Meissen Cupid Group 'Allegory Summer', By J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1760
Early Meissen Cupid Group 'Allegory Summer', By J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1760

Early Meissen Cupid Group 'Allegory Summer', By J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1760

By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent piece of Meissen porcelain of the 18th century: Four cupids wrapped in cloths grouped on

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Early Meissen Cupid Group 'Allegory Autumn', By J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1760
Early Meissen Cupid Group 'Allegory Autumn', By J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1760

Early Meissen Cupid Group 'Allegory Autumn', By J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1760

By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent piece of Meissen porcelain of the 18th century: Four cupids in cloths grouped together

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Rococo Group, Shpherd Couple Under Trees, by J.J. Kaendler, Ca 1860
Meissen Rococo Group, Shpherd Couple Under Trees, by J.J. Kaendler, Ca 1860

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

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Antique 1860s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Meissen Porcelain Group, Young Man With A White Horse, By Kaendler, 20th
Large Meissen Porcelain Group, Young Man With A White Horse, By Kaendler, 20th

Large Meissen Porcelain Group, Young Man With A White Horse, By Kaendler, 20th

By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

sculptor at the Meissen manufactory from 1742 to 1775. He is the most famous modeller Meissen manufactory

Category

Vintage 1950s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Early Meissen Rococo Group, Love and Indulgence, by J.C. Schoenheit, Circa 1840
Early Meissen Rococo Group, Love and Indulgence, by J.C. Schoenheit, Circa 1840

Early Meissen Rococo Group, Love and Indulgence, by J.C. Schoenheit, Circa 1840

By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Carl Schoenheit

Located in Vienna, AT

Exceptional Meissen porcelain genre group: Young mother seated on a magnificent Louis XVI-style

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Antique Early 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Rococo Genre Group, The Good Father, by J.C. Schoenheit, 20th Century
Meissen Rococo Genre Group, The Good Father, by J.C. Schoenheit, 20th Century

Meissen Rococo Genre Group, The Good Father, by J.C. Schoenheit, 20th Century

By Johann Carl Schoenheit, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent Meissen porcelain genre group: The father in domestic garb (housecoat over elaborate

Category

Late 20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Early Meissen Round Group of Gardener Children, by J.J. Kaendler, 1763-1774
Early Meissen Round Group of Gardener Children, by J.J. Kaendler, 1763-1774

Early Meissen Round Group of Gardener Children, by J.J. Kaendler, 1763-1774

By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen porcelain group from the time of origin: Four children in festive, rural rococo clothing

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Antique 1760s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Early Meissen Cherub Group Allegory Summer & Autumn, by J.J. Kaendler, C 1750
Early Meissen Cherub Group Allegory Summer & Autumn, by J.J. Kaendler, C 1750

Early Meissen Cherub Group Allegory Summer & Autumn, by J.J. Kaendler, C 1750

By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen Porcelain Group From The Time Of Origin: Two naked cupids and a ram on a rocaille rock

Category

Antique 1760s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Cupid in Trouble, 19th Century
Meissen, Cupid in Trouble, 19th Century

Meissen, Cupid in Trouble, 19th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century Meissen porcelain group, depicting a cupid in trouble, crossed

Category

Antique 19th Century German Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Rococo Genre Group, The Happy Parents, by M.V. Acier, Germany, 1924-1934
Meissen Rococo Genre Group, The Happy Parents, by M.V. Acier, Germany, 1924-1934

Meissen Rococo Genre Group, The Happy Parents, by M.V. Acier, Germany, 1924-1934

By Michel Victor Acier 1, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Exceptional Meissen porcelain group of the 19th century: Young mother in elaborate Rococo house

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Early 20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child
Rare 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child

Rare 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child

By J.J. Kändler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An important, extremely rare, and rather large 18th century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia

Category

Antique 18th Century German Rococo Busts

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 Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler

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 Crinoline Group 'The Heart Box Sale', by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1850
Meissen Crinoline Group 'The Heart Box Sale', by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1850

Meissen Crinoline Group 'The Heart Box Sale', by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1850

By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Exquisite and rare genre group of the 19th century: Lady in elaborate, magnificent rococo clothing

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Antique 1850s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Cupid Group With Dog And Potpourri, By J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1870
Meissen Cupid Group With Dog And Potpourri, By J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1870

Meissen Cupid Group With Dog And Potpourri, By J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1870

By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent piece of Meissen porcelain of the 19th century: Two cupid boys wrapped in cloths, one

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

A Beautiful Meissen Porcelain Monkey Grouping with Gilt Highlights
A Beautiful Meissen Porcelain Monkey Grouping with Gilt Highlights

A Beautiful Meissen Porcelain Monkey Grouping with Gilt Highlights

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Enterprises under the title “Group of Monkeys, Meissen.” This porcelain group demonstrates the factory’s skill

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Antique 1870s German Rococo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Set of the Four Seasons Porcelain Figures, 19th Century
Meissen Set of the Four Seasons Porcelain Figures, 19th Century

Meissen Set of the Four Seasons Porcelain Figures, 19th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An enchanting set of four, late 19th century Meissen porcelain groups, depicting the four seasons

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Antique Late 19th Century German Classical Roman Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

''The gossip'' Classic Glazed Porcelain group Germany 1920s
''The gossip'' Classic Glazed Porcelain group Germany 1920s

''The gossip'' Classic Glazed Porcelain group Germany 1920s

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Den Haag, NL

Beathiful glazed Porcelain group . Three people drinking Thee. and Gossip . i made dat up

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Vintage 1920s German Baroque Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Candlestick with Figurines Gardener Children Model R 185, circa 1870
Meissen Candlestick with Figurines Gardener Children Model R 185, circa 1870

Meissen Candlestick with Figurines Gardener Children Model R 185, circa 1870

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

: MEISSEN FINEST FIGURINES' GROUP HAVING FUNCTION OF CANDLESTICK (= THIS MEISSEN ITEM IS EXTREMELY RARE

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Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain 'Pantalone and Columbine' Figure, Rococo, Germany
Meissen Porcelain 'Pantalone and Columbine' Figure, Rococo, Germany

Meissen Porcelain 'Pantalone and Columbine' Figure, Rococo, Germany

By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Basildon, GB

Meissen figure group of 'Pantalone and Columbine' Columbine seated holding a mask under her right

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Late 20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Large porcelain group of three noble figures. 19th C.
Meissen, Germany. Large porcelain group of three noble figures. 19th C.

Meissen, Germany. Large porcelain group of three noble figures. 19th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Large and impressive porcelain group of three noble figures. 19th century

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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen. Large and impressive porcelain group of noble figures. Gallant scene
Meissen. Large and impressive porcelain group of noble figures. Gallant scene

Meissen. Large and impressive porcelain group of noble figures. Gallant scene

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Large and impressive porcelain group of the noble figures. Gallant scene 19th

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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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Meissen Group For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic meissen group available at 1stDibs. Each meissen group for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect meissen group — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each meissen group bearing Rococo, Art Nouveau or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one meissen group that is appealing in its simplicity, but Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kändler and Michel Victor Acier produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Meissen Group?

The average selling price for a meissen group at 1stDibs is $4,680, while they’re typically $223 on the low end and $268,475 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Porcelain for You

Today you’re likely to bring out your antique and vintage porcelain in order to dress up your dining table for a special meal.

Porcelain, a durable and nonporous kind of pottery made from clay and stone, was first made in China and spread across the world owing to the trade routes to the Far East established by Dutch and Portuguese merchants. Given its origin, English speakers called porcelain “fine china,” an expression you still might hear today. "Fine" indeed — for over a thousand years, it has been a highly sought-after material.

Meissen Porcelain, one of the first factories to create real porcelain outside Asia, popularized figurine centerpieces during the 18th century in Germany, while works by Capodimonte, a porcelain factory in Italy, are synonymous with flowers and notoriously hard to come by. Modern porcelain houses such as Maison Fragile of Limoges, France — long a hub of private porcelain manufacturing — keep the city’s long tradition alive while collaborating with venturesome contemporary artists such as illustrator Jean-Michel Tixier.

Porcelain is not totally clumsy-guest-proof, but it is surprisingly durable and easy to clean. Its low permeability and hardness have rendered porcelain wares a staple in kitchens and dining rooms as well as a common material for bathroom sinks and dental veneers. While it is tempting to store your porcelain behind closed glass cabinet doors and reserve it only for display, your porcelain dinner plates and serving platters can safely weather the “dangers” of the dining room and be used during meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is stronger than ceramic because it is denser. 

On 1stDibs, browse an expansive collection of antique and vintage porcelain made in a variety of styles, including Regency, Scandinavian modern and other examples produced during the mid-century era, plus Rococo, which found its inspiration in nature and saw potters crafting animal figurines and integrating organic motifs such as floral patterns in their work.