Meissen Circus Figurine, Fire Eater, by Peter Strang, 1997
By Peter Strang, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
A series of circus figures by Peter Strang, the long-standing chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory, are an extraordinary homage to the colourful world of acrobats and magicians,...
Porcelain
$3,423
H 8.86 in W 3.55 in D 3.15 in
Meissen Circus Figurine, Magician With Cards, by Peter Strang, 1992
By Peter Strang, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
A series of circus figures by Peter Strang, the long-standing chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory, are an extraordinary homage to the colourful world of acrobats and magicians,...
Porcelain
$5,784
H 10.44 in W 7.09 in D 3.75 in
Meissen Circus Figurine, Female Juggler, Acrobat, by Peter Strang, 2003
By Meissen Porcelain, Peter Strang
Located in Vienna, AT
A series of circus figures by Peter Strang, the long-standing chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory, are an extraordinary homage to the colourful world of acrobats and magicians,...
Porcelain
$1,250
H 2.75 in W 1.5 in D 1.38 in
Vintage Meissen Porcelain Golfer or Golfing Figurine by Peter Strang
By Peter Strang, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Meissen porcelain miniature or figurine. By Peter Strang.
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Cubist French Horn Musician Figurine by Peter Strang
By Meissen Porcelain, Peter Strang
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 Fine Arts in Dresden in 1960.
Porcelain
$4,249
H 10.24 in W 5.91 in D 3.75 in
Large Meissen Circus Figurine, Juggler, Plate Spinner, by Peter Strang, 1997
By Peter Strang, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
A series of circus figures by Peter Strang, the long-standing chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory, are an extraordinary homage to the colourful world of acrobats and magicians,...
Porcelain
$3,305
H 7.09 in W 11.03 in D 3.75 in
Meissen Figurine Group, Venetian Journey With Gondola, By Peter Strang, 2006
By Meissen Porcelain, Peter Strang
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed by Peter STRANG (1936 - 2022) Sculptor, from 1950 at the Meissen manufactory, studied at the academy in Dresden, 1973-2001 artistic director at the Meissen manufactory, then...
Porcelain
$895 / set
H 2.75 in W 0.88 in D 0.63 in
Meissen Porcelain Figurine Busts of a Man & Woman by Peter Strang
By Meissen Porcelain, Peter Strang
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of miniature Meissen porcelain busts. By Peter Strang. In the form of a man and woman in casual clothing.
Porcelain
$1,652
H 8.27 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Meissen Figurine, Clown With Violin From The Clown Orchestra, Peter Strang, 1994
By Meissen Porcelain, Peter Strang
Located in Vienna, AT
A series of circus figures by Peter Strang, the long-standing chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory, are an extraordinary homage to the colourful world of acrobats and magicians,...
Porcelain
$1,652
H 7.88 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Meissen Figurine, Clown With Saxophone From The Clown Orchestra, P. Strang, 1990
By Peter Strang, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
A series of circus figures by Peter Strang, the long-standing chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory, are an extraordinary homage to the colourful world of acrobats and magicians,...
Porcelain
$1,652
H 9.06 in W 3.75 in D 3.15 in
Meissen Figurine, Clown With Drum From The Clown Orchestra, P. Strang, 1995
By Meissen Porcelain, Peter Strang
Located in Vienna, AT
A series of circus figures by Peter Strang, the long-standing chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory, are an extraordinary homage to the colourful world of acrobats and magicians,...
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Female Golfer Figurine by Peter Strang
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Meissen porcelain figurine or miniature. By Peter Strang.
Porcelain
Peter Strang for Meissen, Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Bassist
Located in København, Copenhagen
Peter Strang (b.1936) for Meissen. Figure in hand-painted porcelain.
Porcelain
Peter Strang for Meissen, Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Saxophonist
Located in København, Copenhagen
Peter Strang (b.1936) for Meissen. Figure in hand-painted porcelain.
Porcelain
Peter Strang for Meissen, Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Drummer
Located in København, Copenhagen
Peter Strang (b.1936) for Meissen. Figure in hand-painted porcelain.
Porcelain
Peter Strang for Meissen, Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Conductor
Located in København, Copenhagen
Peter Strang (b.1936) for Meissen. Figure in hand-painted porcelain.
Porcelain
Peter Strang for Meissen, Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Late 20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Peter Strang (b.1936) for Meissen. Figure in hand-painted porcelain, Late 20th century.
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 10.24 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Meissen Sculpture „The Juggler“ by Peter Strang - Limited with Certificate
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Design of the figure: Peter Strang. This figure was at the time - in 1976 - the first figure, which was manufactured in a strictly limited edition by the then VEB Staatliche Porzella...
Porcelain
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H 12.8 in Dm 4.73 in
Meissen Circus Figurine, Trainer With Sitting Elephant, by Peter Strang, 2007
By Meissen Porcelain, Peter Strang
Located in Vienna, AT
A series of circus figures by Peter Strang, the long-standing chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory, are an extraordinary homage to the colourful world of acrobats and magicians,...
Porcelain
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H 9.06 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
Large Meissen Circus Figurine, Magician With Animals, by Peter Strang, 1996
By Meissen Porcelain, Peter Strang
Located in Vienna, AT
A series of circus figures by Peter Strang, the long-standing chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory, are an extraordinary homage to the colourful world of acrobats and magicians,...
Porcelain
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H 12.21 in W 9.06 in D 2.56 in
Meissen Wall Sculpture 'Magic Horse', Arabian Nights, by Peter Strang, Late 20th
By Meissen Porcelain, Peter Strang
Located in Vienna, AT
Polychrome overglaze painting and sparse gold decoration, wall hanging. Designed by Peter STRANG (1936 - 2022) Sculptor, from 1950 at the Meissen manufactory, studied at the academy...
Porcelain
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H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 1.97 in
Rare Complete Meissen Set Of Three Fox Figurines After Aesop, Peter Strang, 1998
By Peter Strang, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
When the raven opens his beak, the food falls to the ground, which the fox then picks up and eats... - Beware of flattery All figures are based on small square pedestals with gold p...
Porcelain
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H 10.83 in W 8.08 in D 3.15 in
Meissen Figurine, Circus Rider, Female Acrobat, by Peter Strang, End Of 20th C.
By Meissen Porcelain, Peter Strang
Located in Vienna, AT
A series of circus figures by Peter Strang, the long-standing chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory, are an extraordinary homage to the colourful world of acrobats and magicians,...
Porcelain
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H 10.24 in W 5.52 in D 6.7 in
Meissen Circus Figurine, Clown As A Juggler On Unicycle, by Peter Strang, 2000
By Peter Strang, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
A series of circus figures by Peter Strang, the long-standing chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory, are an extraordinary homage to the colourful world of acrobats and magicians,...
Porcelain
Peter Strang for Meissen Cubist Street Performers, circa 1993
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine set Meissen porcelain cubist character figures modelled by Peter Strang portraying street performers.
Porcelain
Peter Strang, Meissen, Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Double Bassist
Located in København, Copenhagen
Peter Strang (b.1936) for Meissen. Figure in hand-painted porcelain.
Porcelain
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H 15.15 in Dm 6.88 in
Meissen Table Clock Modern Model 60886 Painted Flower, Peter Strang, circa 1981
Located in Vienna, AT
Peter Strang was honored in the year 2000 after having been member of Meissen manufactory for half a century.
Porcelain
Peter Strang for Meissen, Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Late 20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Peter Strang (b.1936) for Meissen. Figure in hand-painted porcelain.
Porcelain
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H 3.15 in Dm 1.19 in
Peter Strang 'b.1936' for Meissen, Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Late 20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Peter Strang (b.1936) for Meissen. Figure in hand-painted porcelain, late 20th century.
Porcelain
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H 3.15 in Dm 0.79 in
Peter Strang 'b.1936' for Meissen, Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Late 20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Peter Strang (b.1936) for Meissen. Figure in hand-painted porcelain.
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain ‘Der Jongleur’, Peter Strang
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Meissen porcelain figure ‘Der Jongleur’, 1976. This wonderfully conceived figure, modelled by Peter Strang, as a clown juggler, dressed as Harlequin, juggling five Meissen ‘Onion pat...
Porcelain
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
Early Meissen Porcelain, Singerie Style Monkey Musician Figurine
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An early Meissen Porcelain Singerie style Monkey Musician Figurine. Dressed in full male noble attire and wig the monkey merrily plays the trumpet assuming both the stance and manner...
Porcelain
Meissen Four Elements Porcelain Ewers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extremely rare and important set of four Meissen ewers represents the Four Elements: Earth, Air, Water and Fire. Impressive in both size and artistry, they are among the most fa...
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Fall Figural Group
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of putti holding symbols of the harvest adorn this Meissen porcelain figural group entitled Fall. Part of the company's Seasons series, these charming characters rest upon a r...
Porcelain
Antique German porcelain group of Venus with Cupid by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique German porcelain group of Venus with Cupid by Meissen German, c. 1750 Height 20.5cm, width 11cm, depth 12cm This charming Meissen porcelain figure depicts Venus and Cupid. T...
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Revelry Groups
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming pair of Meissen porcelain figures celebrates the essence of Revelry. First modeled by the renowned Johann Joachim Kändler on bases by Peter Reinicke, circa 1767, these ...
Porcelain
$126,600
H 17 in W 11.5 in D 8 in
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 with a Harlequin Child, By Johann Joachim (J.J.) Kändler, Circa: 1744. This is an incr...
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Bird Model
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
A Meissen porcelain bird model German, late 19th century Measures: height 15cm, width 15cm, depth 9cm This elegant miniature, of a ptarmigan or similar species of bird, is a sma...
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany. Antique hand-painted porcelain figure. Lady with flowers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Antique hand-painted porcelain figure. Lady with flowers. Late 19th century. Measures: 12 x 5.5 cm. In excellent condition. Minimal cut on a flower. Stamped.
Porcelain
KPM Porcelain Hand Painted Oval Bowl, 19th Century
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique 19th century hand painted porcelain with floral and gilt decoration. The bowl with center floral decoration with detailed hand gilt all around. The 19th century KPM mark blue...
Porcelain
$5,312
H 6.89 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
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 child dancing in a circle: Harlequin in green jacket with golden buttons and white ruff...
Porcelain
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.
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