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
Important Meissen Porcelain Groups of Caparisoned Elephants and Soldiers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An important pair of Meissen Porcelain Groups depicting "Alexander The Great Concurring India". Modeled with Alexander the great's three warriors/soldiers riding on caparisoned eleph...
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1880s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Urn Snake Handles Amphora, Germany
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An antique Meissen porcelain urn with snake handles amphora, circa early-20th century, Germany. This Meissen urn is hard-paste porcelain, hand painted, fea...
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Early 20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Large German Porcelain Figure Toucan Bird, Meissen, circa 1905
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Modeled and incised with the conjoined "PW" for Paul Walther. Crossed swords Meissen mark in underglaze blue.
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Early 1900s German 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, with the ‘Elector of Saxony coat of ar...
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1860s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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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
$276 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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Porcelain
Antique Meissen Porcelain Motto Child / Cupid Figurine of Sleep or Rest Model F7
By Meissen Porcelain, Michel Victor Acier 1
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
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
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
$26,000 Sale Price / set
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Meissen Cobalt Ground Pâte-sur-pâte Figural Vase, Attributed to Leuteritz
By Meissen Porcelain, Ernst August Leuteritz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meissen Cobalt Ground Pâte-sur-pâte Figural Vase, attributed to Leuteritz
Germany, second quarter 19th century
We are pleased to offer an extraordi...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$4,760 Sale Price
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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
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Meissen Neo-Rococo Figural Reticulated Centerpiece Compotes on Stands
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Meissen Porcelain Neo-Rococo Figural Reticulated Centerpiece Compotes on Stands
A set of porcelain rocaille bowls with gilt branch handles have been painted and adorned wit...
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19th Century Rococo Revival Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
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
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
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
Very Early Meissen Lidded Tureen With Cornucopia Putto On Presentoir, 1763-1773
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Oval porcelain vessel on a flat stand with slightly bulging walls, with two rocaille handles with asparagus bundles, the slightly outward-turned opening edge serving as a support for...
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Late 18th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
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
Materials
Gold
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
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 classical female figures holding a child, the scrolling foliate decoration to the...
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19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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
Meissen Porcelain Black 'Ming Dragon' Covered Box
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meissen Porcelain Black 'Ming Dragon' Covered Box
Germany, Post WWII 20th Century, Two Slash Canceled Blue Crossed Swords Mark
A fine Meissen Porcelain Black 'Ming Dragon' Covered Box, made in post-World War II Germany...
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20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Meissen Pair of Musicians Seated in Ormolu Candelabra
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Basildon, 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
$11,769 Sale Price / set
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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
Materials
Porcelain
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. 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
Vase mural bouquetière à décor d'ange en barbotine en porcelaine de Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Cette magnifique pièce de décoration murale présente un vase d'applique ou bouquetière en porcelaine de Meissen. Deux charmants chérubins tiennent des bouquets de fleurs délicates dans leurs mains, ajoutant une touche angélique à l'ensemble. Ils sont assis sur un puits en porcelaine blanche, sur lequel des fleurs grimpent élégamment, créant un tableau d'une grande beauté.
Ces deux anges aux cheveux blonds sont d'une grande finesse et leur niveau de détail est tout simplement remarquable. De plus, les nombreuses caractéristiques minutieuses des fleurs en barbotine ajoutent une dimension artistique supplémentaire à cette pièce.
Ce vase mural peut être suspendu aisément grâce à sa anse en porcelaine, offrant une flexibilité d'affichage dans votre intérieur. De plus, il est authentifié par la signature au verso, arborant le symbole distinctif de la manufacture de Meissen, gage de qualité et d'authenticité.
Cette œuvre constitue un cadeau exceptionnel à offrir à un être cher à Noël...
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20th Century German Rococo Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$392 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Set of 5 Meissen Figures Emblematic of the Senses by J.J. Kändler and Eberlein
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and fully complete set of 5 Meissen figures emblematic of the senses: Hearing, smell, touch, taste, and sight, Modeled by J.J. Kändler and J.F. Eberlein. These figures ...
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1860s 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
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
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine 'Pair of Lovers' 'Liebespaar' circa 1745
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
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
$7,734 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
Rare 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child
By Meissen Porcelain, J.J. Kändler
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
Meissen Pate Sur Pate Vase of a Neoclassical Maiden Seated on Centaur
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Royal Cobalt Blue Meissen Pate Sur Pate vase of a Maiden seated on a Centaur. Beautifully decorated in cobalt blue, salmon pink, 2...
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1860s German Neoclassical Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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
Art Nouveau Group 'Mother With Child', by Paul Helmig, Meissen Germany, ca 1912
By Meissen Porcelain, Paul Helmig
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain group:
Mother in a dress decorated with elaborate Art Nouveau decor sitting on a fabric-covered stool and playing with her son, who is wearin...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain "Little Gardener With Basket" Model #2
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Atlanta, GA
Nice small figurine of a little girl in dress and flowers, made by famous German manufactory Meissen. The model was created in 1770s by Johann J. Kändler as a part of "Gärtenkinder"...
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20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$556 Sale Price
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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
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Porcelain, Glass
$4,400 Sale Price
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Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Bouquetiere Figures
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
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
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Porcelain
$2,241 Sale Price
46% Off
19th Century Meissen Floral Painted Reticulated Oval Basket
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Meissen floral painted reticulated oval basket, with gilt rim, pierced surround, hand painted with center rose bouquet, floral sprays, insi...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$396 Sale Price
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Set of 12 Meissen "Motto Children" Figures
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Meissen complete 12 piece set - "Motto Children" after models by Acier (after drawings by Schoenau).
Each figure with an inscribed motto in French on the base that reads as ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$26,500 / set
Meissen Snake Handle Vase With Flower Painting And Gilding, by Leuteritz, 20th
By Ernst August Leuteritz, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Very large double snake handle vase in baluster form on a mounted funnel-shaped stand, handles in the form of coiled snake pairs raised on the side, white and cobalt blue base, fine ...
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1940s German Baroque Vintage 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
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
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Mythological Group Sculpture- Europe And The Bull
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Meissen Porcelain Mythological Group Sculpture. It depicts a semi nude lady ( Europe- the mother of the continent with the same name ) seated over a bull ( representing the...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo 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
Large Meissen Hand Painted Gilded Porcelain Serving Plate/Tray
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vilnius, LT
Large Meissen Porcelain serving plate/tray with hand painted floral motives and rich gold decor.
Marked on the bottom. Sword with two slashes.
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20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
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 C. Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Sultana Riding an Elephant with a Crown
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An Elaborate 19th century Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Sultana Riding an Elephant. After the model by P.J. Reinicke and J.J. Kändler, the Sultana sitting on the elephants back and h...
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1860s German Louis XVI Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 18th Century or Early 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Groups.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 18th century or early 19th century Meissen porcelain groups.
A pair of 18th century or early 19th century Meissen porcelain sculpture groups representing the 4 continents.
H...
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Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Lady Figurine Watching a Bird
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Meissen Porcelain lady figurine that it is part of group of five that represents the five senses. She represents the sense of Touch. It depicts an 18th century lady in a chair beside a side table that has a large birdcage...
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Early 20th Century German Baroque Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$1,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Fabulous Pair of Meissen Porcelain Glass Coolers/Cachepots
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of Meissen Porcelain glass coolers/cachepots. This exceptional pair of exquisitely hand-painted Meissen Porcelain glass coolers are each painted with panels of figure...
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Mid-19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Meissen
Meissen Splendid Element Vase 'Air', by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, ca 1860/80
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Large, ornate vase in the shape of a jug with highly embossed, partially three-dimensional decoration: on a separate oval base with colourful, diagonal feather trim, bulbous body nes...
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1860s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen clock garniture, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive, fine quality 19th Century Meissen porcelain clock garniture, having putti surround the clock and pair of candelabra representing the four seasons, the enamel clock...
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19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Three Meissen School Hand Painted and Gilt Porcelain Tureen and Vases 20thC
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Big Flats, NY
Three Hand Painted and Gilt Porcelain Center Bowl and Vases in the Manner of Meissen 20thC
Measures- Center Bowl5.5"H x 11.5"W x 8.25"D; Vases 10.25"H x 4"W x 4"D
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20th Century Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
$280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
1860 Meissen Porcelain Figurine Waiter
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale in this ad you can find the prettiest little porcelain figurine. It was manufactured by Meissen Porcelain in the 1860s. The figurine depicts a water carrying a tray with foo...
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19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate
Mantel Clock Meissen Hard, Paste Porcelain, 1745-1755
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Lantau, HK
The clock was modeled by Johann-Joachim Kaendler, the Meissen Manufacturer’s
most important modeler and designer. Its rocaille style demonstrates the influence of the Rococo trend p...
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18th Century French Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Large Meissen Gilt and Rose Du Berry Braided Porcelain Bowl
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique Meissen braided and gilded rose du Berry porcelain.
Hand-painted and gilded leaves.
Mid-18th century.
Measures: 12.8" x 9.25"x 2.5"
In excellent condition and Stamped.
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Mid-18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Original Meissen Heart-Squeezing Cherub Hand Painted Porcelain
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
This is a beautiful figurine of a flush little cherub. He is sat on a grassy hill, squeezing two hearts together representing the merging of two people's loves and the possible agony...
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Late 19th Century German Neoclassical 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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