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"Frolicking in the Waves, " Art Deco Porcelain Vase with Nudes by Meissen
"Frolicking in the Waves, " Art Deco Porcelain Vase with Nudes by Meissen

"Frolicking in the Waves, " Art Deco Porcelain Vase with Nudes by Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Rare and lovely, this flaring porcelain vase designed by Rudi Stolle for the famed Meissen Porcelain works depicts a bas relief frieze of nude nymphs and tritons frolicking in the oc...

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Meissen Rarest Plate Female Nude Picture of Love Art Nouveau, circa1900
Meissen Rarest Plate Female Nude Picture of Love Art Nouveau, circa1900

Meissen Rarest Plate Female Nude Picture of Love Art Nouveau, circa1900

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

MEISSEN GORGEOUS PICTURE PLATE OF FEMALE NUDE ART NOUVEAU PERIOD Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark with Pommels on Hilts (underglazed) MODEL NUMBER N ...

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Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine the Blossoming Woman by W. Schott Rarity
Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine the Blossoming Woman by W. Schott Rarity

Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine the Blossoming Woman by W. Schott Rarity

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine: Female Nude With Roses: "The Blossoming Woman" created by Walter Schott, circa 1902 Hallmarked: Meissen Crossed Sword Mark with Pommels on...

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Meissen Female Nude Figurine with Mirror Model T 185 Robert Ockelmann

Meissen Female Nude Figurine with Mirror Model T 185 Robert Ockelmann

By Robert Ockelmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen gorgeous figurine of nude lady with mirror / created by Robert Ockelmann Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (underglazed) First quality Dating: ...

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Meissen Female Nude After The Bath By Robert Ockelmann C.1900
Meissen Female Nude After The Bath By Robert Ockelmann C.1900

Meissen Female Nude After The Bath By Robert Ockelmann C.1900

By Robert Ockelmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen quite tall figurine of a Female Nude called 'AFTER THE BATH' height: 37 cm ( = circa 14.8 inches ) diameter of base: 14 cm ( = circa 5.6 inches ) Manufactory:...

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Meissen Female Nude Figurine after the Bath Model M 193 Robert Ockelmann
Meissen Female Nude Figurine after the Bath Model M 193 Robert Ockelmann

Meissen Female Nude Figurine after the Bath Model M 193 Robert Ockelmann

By Robert Ockelmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen gorgeous figurine of nude lady, called after the Bath / created by Robert Ockelmann Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (underglazed) First qualit...

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Meissen Female Nude Figurine After The Bath Model M 193b R. Ockelmann ca: 1890
Meissen Female Nude Figurine After The Bath Model M 193b R. Ockelmann ca: 1890

Meissen Female Nude Figurine After The Bath Model M 193b R. Ockelmann ca: 1890

By Robert Ockelmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen gorgeous Figurine of Nude Lady, called After The Bath / created by Robert Ockelmann Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (underglazed) First quality Da...

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Rare Meissen Porcelain Iris Goddess Sculpture

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Located in Guaynabo, PR

This Meissen porcelain represents a semi nude nymph with a gold crown standing up in victorious posture over a rocaille gilt round base.

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Meissen Female Nude Figurine after the Bath Model M 193 by Robert Ockelmann
Meissen Female Nude Figurine after the Bath Model M 193 by Robert Ockelmann

Meissen Female Nude Figurine after the Bath Model M 193 by Robert Ockelmann

By Robert Ockelmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen Gorgeous figurine of nude lady: Called 'After the Bath,' created by Robert Ockelmann.

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Meissen Hand Painted Cabinet Plate Nudes ca. 1900
Meissen Hand Painted Cabinet Plate Nudes ca. 1900

Meissen Hand Painted Cabinet Plate Nudes ca. 1900

Located in Redding, CA

Fine Meissen Cabinet Plate beautifully hand painted with nudes surrounded by a cartouche of raised paste gilding and swags of flowers and gilded in a delicate manner.

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Early 20th Century German Porcelain

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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.