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
18th Century Meissen Figures "Children Dancing"
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Maidstone, GB
A Pair of 18th Century Meissen Figures "Children Dancing", modelled in the commedia dell'arte style as a young girl and boy dancing. Raised over simple rococo bases with applied flow...
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Mid-18th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Meissen Figure 'Street Trader Selling Grapes'
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Maidstone, GB
18th Century Meissen Figure 'Street Trader Figure Selling Grapes'
Modelled by Peter Reinicke as part of the 'Cris of Paris' group of fi...
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1750s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Porcelain Motto Child / Cupid Figurine of Sleep or Rest Model F7
By Michel Victor Acier 1, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine old or antique porcelain figurine.
By the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory.
After the original model by Michel Victor Acier ca. 1775
From the 'Motto Child' series.
Depicting ...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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
Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Bouquetiere Figures
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Maidstone, GB
A pair of Meissen bouquetiere figures Circa 1765, both with 'Christie's East' dealer stamps.
Modelled by J.J. Kändler holding oval two-handled baskets, the tops pierced for flowers, ...
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1760s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique German Meissen Continental Porcelain Parrot Bird Green Gilt 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very Stylish German Meissen Glazed Porcelain Parrot of exceptional quality, last quarter of the Nineteenth Century.
Naturalistically modelled and perched on a tree stump above a roc...
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19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, 'Rhesus Monkey and child'
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Maidstone, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, Rhesus Monkey and child, model 1464, circa 1750 .
Modelled by J.J. Kändler. Monkey, with outstretched hand holding fruit, and child chained ...
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1740s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Meissen Porcelain Ivy or Grapeleaf Pattern Trumpet Flower Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique porcelain flower vases.
By the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory.
In the Ivy or Grapeleaf pattern.
With bands of green ...
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20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures, 'Turkish / Persian Lady & Gentleman'
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Maidstone, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures, Turkish / Persian Lady & Gentleman. circa 1755
Both designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler, Rare and early examples of both models.
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1750s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine, 'Pair of Gardeners', Model No 1584
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Maidstone, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurines, Pair of Gardeners. Model 1584.
A couple of gardeners, designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler, with flowers and vegetable basket, sitting / s...
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1750s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Large And Unusual Shell Shaped Antique Meissen Porcelain Bowl, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Free Union, VA
A deep and finely articulated ribbed scallop shaped early 19th century serving bowl in the pattern known as Blue Onion, which originated at the Meissen factory in Saxony in 1740, a E...
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Early 19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, 'Piedmontese Bagpiper'
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Maidstone, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, Piedmontese bagpiper.
Modelled by J.J. Kändler after an engraving by Jacques Dumont, wearing a black hat with brown feather, fur-lined white...
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1740s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Art Nouveau Figure of a Girl with Cherries by Paul Helmig, circa 1910
By Paul Helmig, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine German Art Nouveau porcelain figurine.
By Meissen.
Modeled by Paul Helmig.
Depicting a a girl holding a basket of cherries in one hand and eating cherries with the other. D...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Meissen German Porcelain Oil Lamp W Glass Shade
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Meissen German Porcelain Oil Lamp W Glass Shade. It is in uniquely original condition and has NOT been wired.
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Mid-19th Century German Victorian Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Porcelain
Meissen Rococo Porcelain Box
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
Incredible hand-painted scenes inspired by Rococo master Antoine Watteau cover this magnificent Meissen porcelain box. Displaying romantic courts...
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18th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique German Meissen Dresden Porcelain Snake Handle Mantel Urn Vase 12"
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
"Meissen porcelain or Meissen china was the first European hard-paste porcelain. Early experiments were done in 1708 by Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus. After his death that October, Johann Friedrich Böttger continued von Tschirnhaus's work and brought this type of porcelain to the market, financed by Augustus the Strong, King of Poland and Elector of Saxony. The production of porcelain in the royal factory at Meissen...
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20th Century 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
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
Pair of 19th C Cobalt Blue Meissen Serpent Porcelain Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of 19th C Cobalt Blue Meissen Serpent Vases in the Neo-Classical style. Boldly colored cobalt urns with white intertwined double scrolled serpent handles. Urns sits atop round gilt accented bases. Exceptional quality with Meissen crossed sword...
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Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Pair of Musicians Seated in Ormolu Candelabra
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Maidstone, 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
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine, 'Pair of Lovers', Model No 571
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Maidstone, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurines, Pair of Lovers. Model 571.
Sitting lovers, designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler, above a base covered with plastic flowers and leaves, shep...
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1740s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Figurine Depicting Rape of Europa
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Our porcelain figurine from Meissen depicts Europa riding Jupiter, disquised as a bull, depicting the Rape of Europa from Ovid's Metamorphosis.
It tells of the abduction of Europ...
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Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Figurine of Bull with Boy and Girl
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Our charming figurine from Meissen depicts a boy and girl with work bull. With blue underglaze mark of Meissen and impressed model number R78 and smaller impressed number 131.
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Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Jester and Monkey Figure
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine vintage Meissen porcelain blanc de chine figure of a Jester with a monkey and owl dating from the 20th century. The figure stands on a narr...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Figurine Depicting Rape of Europa
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Our porcelain figurine from Meissen depicts Europa riding Jupiter, disquised as a bull, depicting the Rape of Europa from Ovid's Metamorphosis.
It tells of the abduction of Europ...
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Late 19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Mushroom Seller "Pilzverkäufer" with blue eyes, circa 1747
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Maidstone, GB
Mid 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, Rare blue eyed Mushroom Seller "Pilzverkäufer". Model Number 864, by Johann Joachim Kaendler, circa 1747
Crossed swords mark and model n...
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1740s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
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. Strang was born in Dresden in 1935 and received a degree in Sculpture from the Academy...
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20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Birds on Gilt Bronze Mounts / Johann Joachim Kändler
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Dallas, TX
two (2) Meissen porcelain birds (bitterns), from 1743 model by German sculptor Johann Joachim Kändler (German, 1706-1774), each on a base of re...
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19th Century German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
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 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
Meissen Porcelain Bust of a Child
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Meissen Porcelain modeled as a bust of a young child wearing a floral decorated cap, wearing open shirt with floral embellished sash.
Late 19th century
Crossed swords in ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Meissen Turkish Pair holding sweetmeat / table salt bowls
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Maidstone, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain, Pair of Turkish figures holding sweetmeat / table salt bowl. These sweetmeat figures were made around 1745, the original models being done by J F Eber...
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1740s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Meissen Gold & White Neoclassical Serpent Handled Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th Century Meissen gold & white neoclassical serpent handled vases.
Germany, circa 1880s
Design attributed to E.A. Leuteritz
Hard to find ...
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Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Meissen Figurine of a Lady Gardener
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Meissen figurine of a lady gardener
Germany, Circa 1890s.
19th-century Meissen figurine depicting a lady gardener, crafted in Germany ci...
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Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of a Child Playing a Lute
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique figurine was made by the renowned Meissen factory of Germany in approximately 1850 in their period Dresden romantic style. The figurine is composed of their paste porcel...
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Mid-19th Century German Romantic Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Large Antique Meissen Porcelain Standing Deer Figurine or Sculpture
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique figurine was made by the renowned Meissen factory of Germany in approximately 1880 in the period realistic style. The figurine or sculpture is composed of porcelain and depicts a standing deer...
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Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Set German Dresden Meissen Cabinet Plates Still Life Flowers Pair
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally rare set of two German Meissen Floral Themed Porcelain Cabinet Plates of circular outline, last quarter of the Nineteenth Century.
Each central reserve exquisitely hand painted scattered views of decorative still life of Summer Flowers and Old Roses on an off-white ground.
The wide raised gilt shaped edge basket weave molded borders similarly hand decorated.
Condition: Exceptional condition for such early pieces, with no losses or evidence of wear to gilding. Crossed swords marks in underglaze blue, impressed numerals on each verso.
Diameter: (an impressive) 9.5” (24cm).
Location: Dublin City, Ireland.
Affordable fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping.
Provenance: From the Collection of Kenneth Neame...
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Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique 18th / 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Cachepots or Flower Pots
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Meissen cachepots.
With baluster form bodies, shell handles, raised shell & cattail decoration to the sides, and handpainted fl...
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Early 19th Century German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Covered Pot or Jar with Flower Handle & Hand-Painted Fruits
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique covered jar or pot was made by the well known Meissen factory of Germany in approximately 1750 in the period Louis XV style. This lidd...
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Late 18th Century German Louis XV Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair Meissen Porcelain Pug Dog Figures With Pup After J.J.Kaendler
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A beautiful pair of heavy Meissen porcelain figures of Pug Dogs with gilt bell collars on blue ribbons.The larger Pug with attached pup. Exquisitely hand-painted with realistic tones and colors. Each Pug is wearing a vibrant blue color ribbon collar...
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20th Century Regency Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Figural Group with a Musician Playing the Drums
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely 19th century German Meissen porcelain figural group of a standing lady appealing to a standing gentleman and a musician sitting by their feet playing the drums.
Late 19th century.
Blue Meissen crossed sword...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Vintage Meissen Porcelain Golfer or Golfing Figurine by Peter Strang
By Meissen Porcelain, Peter Strang
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Meissen porcelain miniature or figurine.
By Peter Strang. Strang was born in Dresden in 1935 and received a degree in Sculpture from the Academy...
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20th Century German Modern Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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 from the Marcolini period 1774 to 1814. The fruit basket stands raised on four Greek k...
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Late 18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Pair German Dresden Meissen Still Life Flowers Cabinet Leaf Form Plates
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally rare set of two German Meissen Floral Themed Porcelain cabinet plates of leaf form outline, mid nineteenth century.
Each central reserve exquisitely hand painted with scattered views of decorative still life of Summer flowers and old roses on an off-white ground.
Both plates with applied naturalistic branch handles with flower encrusted detailing.
Condition: Exceptional condition for such early pieces, with no losses, very light evidence of wear to gilding. Crossed swords marks in underglaze blue, impressed numerals on each verso.
Measures: Width: (entire) 8.5” (21.5cm). Height: 7” (18cm).
Location: Dublin City, Ireland.
Affordable fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping.
Provenance: From the Collection of Kenneth Neame...
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Mid-19th Century German Victorian Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Classical Boy Holding Flowers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and scarce antique German porcelain classical figure of a boy holding flowers by world renowned porcelain makers Meissen and dating fro...
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1850s German Victorian Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of Grieving Cupid, ca. 1860’s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Executed in the best traditions of Meissen, this exceptionally fine statuette depicts a cupid with a suffering expression on his face and an empty quiver of arrows at his feet. This composition instantly evokes an unambiguous emotion in the viewer – the love is gone.
Hallmarked with Meissen crossed swords and numbered ‘18’ on the bottom of the base.
Dimensions:
Height: 7.13 inches (17.82cm)
With: 3.63 inches (9.07cm)
Depth: 3.38 inches (8.45cm)
Meissen
Meissen porcelain or ‘Meissen china...
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1860s German Belle Époque Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of Lame Cherub on Crutches, ca. 1880’s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
This delicate statuette, amazing in its plot and executed in the best traditions of Meissen, depicts a charming cherub with a sad face expression, who has injured his leg and is leaning on homemade crutches. It evokes in the viewer compassion and a smile of tenderness at the same time.
Hallmarked with Meissen crossed swords and numbered ‘18’ on the bottom of the base.
Dimensions:
Height: 8.38 inches
With: 3.63 inches
Depth: 4.63 inches
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Meissen porcelain or ‘Meissen china...
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1880s German Belle Époque Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
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. The man wears an argyle sweater a...
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20th Century German Modern Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Fabulous Meissen Porcelain Group of Count Bruhl's "Tailor on a Goat"
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Meissen's “Count Brühl’s Tailor on a Goat,” is considered by many professionals as one of Meissen's greatest works. This marvelous figure is after the incr...
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1880s German Other Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Vase in White Porcelain by Meissen with Rose Decoration
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Sofia, BG
Tall fine vase in white porcelain with rose decoration by Meissen.
Marked at the bottom. Great condition.
Germany, circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century German 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
Meissen Porcelain, Pair of Mandolin Player & Woodcutter Figurines, ca. 1860’s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Executed in the best traditions of Meissen, this lovely pair of statuettes depicts a female mandolin player and a woodcutter, where a musician entertains the laborer while he is occupied with his work.
Hallmarked with Meissen crossed swords and numbered ‘18’on the bottom of both bases.
Dimensions:
Mandolin Player:
Height: 4.07 inches (10.17cm)
Width: 2.25 inches (5.62cm)
Depth: 1.88 inches (4.7cm)
Woodcutter:
Height: 4.07 inches (10.17cm)
Width: 1.88 inches (4.7cm)
Depth: 2.75 inches (6.87cm)
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Meissen porcelain or ‘Meissen china...
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1860s German Belle Époque Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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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 joyous groups depict musicians making merry by playing the French horn, flute, guitar and hurdy-gurdy, and gardeners carrying flowers in baskets and aprons. Two almost identical groups are featured in Meissen: Collector’s Catalogue by Laurence Mitchell.
Figures by Kändler were especially popular and served as table decorations at courtly banquets. He took the reigns of the Meissen factory in 1733 and over the following 40 years created more than 900 models, many of which were considered the most important and beautiful ever produced. Many of his designs were so timeless and classic that they continued to be used well into the 19th century. Kändler was highly regarded especially for his allegorical representations and he was certainly at his best when designing the Four Continents...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Early 18th Century Meissen Oval Wall Beveled Mirror Pair of Cherubs, Germany
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Fine German Meissen porcelain beveled wall mirror with a pair of figural cherubs. Finely modelled as an elegant 18th century piece of art, hand painted white porcelain china with cob...
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Early 18th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure of Cupid with a Cheese Press
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Lambertville, NJ
19th Century Meissen porcelain figure modeled to show the young putti with a cheese press, sat on a naturalistic rocky outcrop raised on circular base. Un...
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1860s English Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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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.
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20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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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
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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Questions About Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To spot a fake Meissen, first, check the maker’s mark, generally found on the bottom of the porcelain. Meissen used a simple mark, so if you spot one that appears too embellished, it may be a fake. Shop a collection of properly vetted Meissen porcelain from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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