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
Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Candelabra
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th century Meissen Porcelain five branch candelabra, each having wonderful floral and fruit encrusted decoration, with figures of children play beneath and r...
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19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Important Pair of Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases with Raised Flowers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Highly Important pair of Museum Quality Louis XV Period 18th century Meissen Porcelain filigree openwork vases with a medially of flowers and vined leaves. This is truly an excepti...
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1750s German Louis XV Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Meissen Art Nouveau Figure 'Cupid Feeding Pigeons', Paul Helmig, Germany Ca 1900
By Meissen Porcelain, Paul Helmig
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Art Nouveau porcelain figurine by Paul Helmig:
A winged cupid boy, covering his nakedness with a loose cloth, leaning backwards against a tree trunk with foliage and a quiv...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Rare 19th C. Meissen ‘Schneeballen’ 'Snowball' Covered Bowl & Plate W/ Birds
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Rare 19th Century Meissen Porcelain ‘Schneeballen’ (Snowball) Covered Bowl and Underplate with Encrusted Flowers, Vines, Leaves, and Birds. This piece is very rare and extremely hi...
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1850s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Pair 19th Century Meissen Candelabra
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of 19th century German Meissen porcelain three branch candelabra, each with two children representing 'Summer' and 'Fall' holding the harvest and grapes.
Bl...
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Late 19th Century German Romantic Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$6,622 / set
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 spectacular in both quality and size. The pair of lovers a...
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1870s German Aesthetic Movement Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Grouping of Apollo's Sun Chariot with Sun Putti for Catherine the Great
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and quite large, Baroque style, Museum quality, antique Meissen Porcelain grouping of Apollo, the Sun God's, Sun Chariot with his Putti Servant, originally designed by Johann Joachim Kändler in 1772-1773 for Czarina Katharina, Better known as Catherine the great...
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1870s German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Paul Scheurich for Meissen, Resting Nobleman, Porcelain Sculpture, circa 1920
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Presented here is one of the finest Meissen porcelain figurines of the Art Deco period by Professor Paul Scheurich (1883-1945), who is acknowledged to be one of the 20th century's gr...
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1920s German Belle Époque Vintage Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$3,220 Sale Price
30% Off
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 incredible and extremely rare 18th century Meissen Porcelain piece modeled by the greatest Meissen modeler ever in the Company, Johann Joachim (J.J.) Kändler.
Thalia can be seen seated on a gorgeous hand-carved and hand-painted flowered and vined porcelain pedestal. Her right arm is raised holding a Phantom of the Opera Black and White Mask, while in her other arm is a young Harlequin dancing and singing holding a hat. Thalia is wearing a gilt-edged dark blue bodice with white floral decorations over a black corset draped in a red-over-yellow robe...
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18th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Anfora Meissen Porcelain Material
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Anfora Meissen porcelain material
the handles are with snake motif
the body is rotatable and has painted floral motifs
Origin Germany circa 1900.
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Early 1900s German Neoclassical Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Exceptional Pair of Antique Meissen Porcelain Hunting Groups with Horses & Dogs
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and quite large pair of 19th century antique Meissen porcelain hunting groups with "The Prince" and "The Princess" each riding a horse followed by a bunch of hunting d...
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Late 19th Century Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Meissen 'Drüselkästchen', Lidded Crown Tureen For Maria Josepha Of Austria, 19th
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed for the wife of August III, Maria Josepha of Austria (1699 Vienna - 1757 Dresden), Electress of Saxony and Queen of Poland since 1733, here equipped with the ‘Alliance coat ...
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1860s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
19th Century Meissen Monkey Band French Horn Player Member Figurine
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Meissen Monkey Band, also known as the Monkey Orchestra, is a collection of 19-21 porcelain monkey figures that were created between 1747 and 1...
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19th Century German Regency Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$276 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Painted and Parcel Gilt Porcelain Vase by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This beautiful vase was created by the world-famous Meissen porcelain factory. Meissen was established in the early 18th century, making it the first producer of hard-paste porcelain...
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19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
$16,555 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Meissen Schneeballen and Intricately Ormolu-Mounted Potpourri Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A very unusual and rare pair of Meissen Schneeballen and intricately ormolu mounted potpourri vases with covers. The vases are supported by finely...
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19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Ormolu
Large 19th Century German Gilt-Trimmed Meissen Porcelain Vase
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Queens, NY
19th century German large blue and white Meissen porcelain vase with gilt trim and scroll handles.
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19th Century German Napoleon III Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Gold
Modernist White Porcelain Vase by Ludwig Zepner for Meissen
By Ludwig Zepner, Meissen Porcelain
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice modernist white porcelain vase by Ludwig Zepner for Meissen, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures 2.75"D x 9.25"H and the...
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Mid-20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Exquisite 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Clock Case and Stand
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Miami, US
This stunning Meissen porcelain clock case and stand exemplifies the luxurious Rococo style of the 19th century, characterized by its elegant shell and foliate scroll silhouette. The...
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19th Century 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
Set Of Four Meissen Porcelain Busts Of The Bourbon Children
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Set of Four Meissen Porcelain Busts of the Bourbon Children. It depicts four young children busts wearing different decorated caps and colorful clothing adorned with bouque...
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Late 19th Century Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Large Decorative Limited Edition Salvador Dali Porcelain Plate
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vilnius, LT
Large limited edition Salvador Dali decorative porcelain plate. Can be placed on the wall.
Marked on the bottom, numbered, includes original box and certificate.
Very good/excellent ...
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20th Century Spanish Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Meissen Porcelain 'Elements' Ewer Emblematic of Water
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Meissen porcelain 'Elements' ewer emblematic of water. Blue crossed swords mark. The present ewer, representing water,...
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1870s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pastoral Group/Handkuss 'The Hand-kiss'
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Lantau, HK
Meissen, hard-paste porcelain, circa 1738-1740.
The Artist
The Meissen manufactory near the city of Dresden was founded by Augustus II (1670-1733), King of Poland and Electoral of Saxony, in 1710. It was the first factory in Europe to succeed in making white hard-paste porcelain. The early years of the Meissen production were focused on creating copies of Chinese porcelain. It was only when Kaendler began to work at Meissen in 1731 that the manufactory would break free from the influence of Asia and produce porcelain of true European character.
The Painting
A sculptor by training, Kaendler took over the direction of the manufactory in 1733. He is considered the key figure in the development of Meissen and the individual behind the transformation of the factory’s porcelain during the 18th century. Kaendler demonstrated his artistic ability by creating a variety of porcelain groups including the Italian Commedia dell’Arte, Pastoral and Crinoline groups, and Cris de Paris, which were met with widespread acclaim and made Meissen famous throughout all of Europe. Soon these porcelain figures would be used extensively alongside vases and other ornaments to decorate interiors.
Provenance
The themes of fête galante, pastoral idylls and masquerade themes, created by Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721), and then developed further by Francois Boucher (1703-1770) and Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806), depicting amorous scenes with dancers, women and shepherds engaged in frivolous pursuits, spread all over Europe during the first half of the 18th century. This is due to the French engraver Gabriel Huquier (1695-1747), who dedicated himself to images and engravings after Francois Boucher and Juste-Aurele Meissonnier (1695-1750), who fostered the concept of Rococo style, that brought about the new trend in decorative arts.
In 1738, Kaendler introduced one of his figures in pastoral costume with the Handkuss (Hand-kiss) scene under a tree. For the shepherd lovers’ scene, the German sculptor drew his inspiration from Boucher and Watteau. Since the 1730s, the Meissen manufactory has been providing Watteau’s engravings...
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1830s Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Very Large Pair of 19th Century Meissen Day and Night Figures
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent pair of very large Meissen putti representing Day & Night by Heinrich Schwabe. Each figure wrapped in a cloth, float above the earth's atmo...
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1870s German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Gentleman, circa 1745
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Meissen Porcelain figure of a Gentleman, circa 1745
model standing, blue crossed sword mark to back of base
Measures: 24cm., 9 1/4 in. high.
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20th Century Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Malabar Man on a Rhinoceros
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic 19th century Meissen Porcelain orientalist/Turkish figure of a Malabar Man seated on a rhinoceros. This is a rare and beautiful group made by...
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19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Grouping of Mars's War Chariot with War Putti for Catherine the Great
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and quite large, Baroque style, Museum Quality, Antique Meissen Porcelain Grouping of Mars, the God of War, Chariot with his Putti Servant, originally designed by Johann Joachim Kändler in 1772-1773 for Czarina Katharina, better known as Catherine the Great. Mars, the Roman God of war, is seen wearing a Roman war attire on his white double horse-drawn chariot. While seated, Mars is seen holding the handle of his sword. On his head is a beautiful silver helmet...
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19th Century German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A large rare pair of 19th century Meissen Chinoiserie style Nodding Pagoda Figures with Movable Head, Hand and Tongue, known as a "Nodder'. This Unusual...
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1850s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Collection of Three German Porcelain Bird Figures by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Collection of three German porcelain bird figures by Meissen
German, 20th Century
Largest: Height 11.5cm, width 12.5cm, depth 7cm
This delightful ensemble of three porcelain bird...
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20th Century German Rococo Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$3,863 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Meissen Art Nouveau Figure 'Tied Up Cupid' by Paul Helmig, Germany Circa 1900
By Paul Helmig, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Art Nouveau porcelain figurine by Paul Helmig:
Winged cupid boy with a suffering expression tied to a tree with a long garland of roses, an empty quiver at his feet.
On hig...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine 'Pair of Lovers' 'Liebespaar' circa 1745
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine 'Pair of Lovers' 'Liebespaar' circa 1745
Sitting lovers, designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler, above a base covered with plastic flowers and l...
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1740s German Rococo 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 Cabinet Vase with Applied Fruits and Flowers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meissen cabinet vase with applied fruits and flowers, exquisite gourd bottle shape with numerous applied fruits and flowers, and painted with insects. ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Models of Bolognese Dogs, J.J. Kandler
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Antique 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Model of Bolognese Dogs, After J. Kirchner. A finely modeled pair of 19th-century Meissen porcelain figures depicting Bolognese dogs...
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1880s German Louis XVI Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Meissen
Chinoiserie German Dinner Plate with Painted Ming Dragon by Meissen Porcelain
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in North Miami, FL
Chinoiserie german dinner plate with painted green Ming dragon by Meissen Porcelain
By: Meissen Porcelain
Material: porcelain, paint, enamel, ceramic
Technique: enameled, glazed, ha...
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Early 20th Century German Chinoiserie Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Meissen 19th Century Porcelain Figure "Gentleman"
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Meissen 19th Century Porcelain Figure
"Gentleman"
Beautiful porcelain figure representing a man of the time, in white and blue with gold details with a bo...
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19th Century German Napoleon III Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen porcelain box with red dragons
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Meissen porcelain box with red dragons
Beautiful hand-painted Meissen porcelain box, both on the lid and around it there are dragons represented in red with gold details, making it a...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
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 embraces Daphne from behind, who is fleeing from him and has already frozen into a ...
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1860s German Classical Roman Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Bouquetiere Figures
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Basildon, 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
Pair of Antique Meissen Rococo Hebe & Ganymede Candlesticks
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce pair of magnificent Meissen polychrome and partial gilt porcelain candlesticks, inspired by Greek mythology, exquisitely hand-crafted in Rococo taste, Germany, 19th century....
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Mid-19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Meissen Birdcage Grouping
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Meissen Birdcage Grouping
Germany Circa 1880
This enchanting 19th-century Meissen birdcage grouping, made in Germany circa 1880, is a re...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Antique Meissen Porcelain Figures of Malabar Musicians
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique Meissen porcelain figures of Malabar musicians
German, Late 19th Century
Woman: Height 33cm, width 13cm, depth 11cm
Man: Height 32cm, width 20cm, depth 11cm
Expertly crafted in the late 19th century by the artists at Meissen, the figures depict a charming pair of Malabar musicians. The design of this pair is after models by Friedrich Elias Meyer (German 1723–1785), an artist at Meissen.
The figure of a lady is playing the hurdy-gurdy and the moustached man the guitar. Both figures are wearing a pale straw hat, their bodies covered by a maroon-coloured and fur lined jacket...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$7,174 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 (Greek Hera), as a young woman with her hair pinned up, covered only with a cloth, sit...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Parrot perched on a tree trunk, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th Century Meissen porcelain Parrot perched on a tree trunk, having wonderful bold colouring.
Signed to the base with blue crossed swords.
Batch 77 62748 DNKZZ
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19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Porcelain Cabinet Bowl by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique porcelain cabinet bowl by Meissen of Germany, circa 1900. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and clear vibra...
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Early 20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$460 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Meissen Snake Handled Vases 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Hudson, NY
A large and decorative pair of Meissen porcelain vases, of ancient Roman krater form, with handles shaped as entwined serpents.
Highly ornamental, these vases represent an interesti...
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Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
$4,500 / set
Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Plate
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vilnius, LT
Meissen porcelain plate in relief decor and hand painted in gold.
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Mid-20th Century German 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
$1,180 Sale Price
44% Off
Antique German Meissen Dresden Porcelain Snake Handle Mantel Urn Vase 12"
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique German Meissen Dresden porcelain mantel urn or vase featuring trophy urn form with elaborate snake handles and floral motif.
Dimensions:
7.5" x 6.25" x 12" (Width x Depth x ...
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20th Century Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$460 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair 19th Century Romantic Meissen porcelain groups.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This exquisite pair of 19th Century Meissen porcelain groups showcases the artistry and craftsmanship characteristic of Meissen. The figures depict a charming scene of courtship, fea...
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Late 19th Century German Romantic Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Meissen Porcelain Figures of Parrots Standing on Branches W/ Cherries
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and large pair of antique meissen porcelain figures of colorful parrots, each standing on a tree branch with cherries and beautiful foliage after a model by J. J. Kandl...
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1870s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Meissen Tureen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality 19th century Meissen Porcelain lidded tureen, having wonderful bold coloured raised floral decoration, berries and insects.
Underg...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Hinged Box with Watteau Scene
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Hinged Box with Watteau Scene Cartouche and the Interior Decorated with Floral Designs.
The box features an ormolu-mounted structure w...
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1860s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain 'Elements' Ewer Emblematic of Air
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Meissen porcelain 'Elements' ewer emblematic of air. Blue crossed swords mark. The present ewer, representing water, i...
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1880s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Porcelain Candelabra in the Taste of Meissen, 19th Century.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Porcelain Candelabra in the taste of Meissen, 19th Century.
Pair of porcelain candelabras, 19th century, Napoleon III period, very fine quality.
h:48cm, d: 29cm
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Group 'Capture Of A Nymph', by Paul Helmig, Meissen Germany, Ca 1902
By Meissen Porcelain, Paul Helmig
Located in Vienna, AT
Exquisite large and rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain group:
Triton adorned with water lily wreath on his head, half man, half fish with scaled legs leaning against a high wave and ...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Dachshund Dog
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Meissen Porcelain figure of a Dachshund dog, with double blue crossed swords mark under-glaze. This is a very well portrayed Dachs...
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1930s German Rococo Vintage Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Figure Group 'Ice-Scaters', by Alfred Koenig, Meissen Germany, 1910
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate and rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain group:
Skating couple in elegant winter clothing: The lady in a long, white skirt with a green decorated hem, green jacket and white cap, and long ermine scarf, the gallant in a fine, sporty, brown checkered suit...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Snake Handled Meissen Urns
By Meissen Porcelain, Ernst August Leuteritz
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Stylish and chic pair of Meissen urns in Classic glazed white porcelain with gold accents. These urns are classical in form and feature entwined snakes as ...
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1870s French Empire Antique 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
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