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Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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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
Porcelain figurine musicians by Meissen, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Saxony art piece, large polychrome porcelain of a figurine of a male violinist and a women`s percussionist musicians decorated in the pierrot. A dreamlike motif of youth playing mu...
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19th Century German Baroque Revival Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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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 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

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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

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Porcelain

Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Subjects.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 18th century Meissen porcelain subjects. A pair of 18th century Meissen porcelain sculpture subjects, circa 1760, depicting a Turkish couple. H: 13cm, D: 5cm
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18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Winter and Spring Figural Group
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
Entitled Winter and Spring this Meissen Porcelain figural group features a cloaked putto staying warm by a fire (Winter) and another gathering flowers (Spring). Part of the company's...
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Late 19th Century German Other Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Important 18th Century Porcelain and Bronze Box by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 1 3/4in W: 3 1/2in D: 2in This Mid 18th Century Porcelain and Bronze Box by Meissen is truly a spectacular piece and is of the highest quality! If you look at the p...
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Late 18th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Meissen Art Nouveau Group, Children Baking Sand Cakes, by Konrad Hentschel, 20th
By Julius Konrad Hentschel, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Girl with green-blue, patterned, long-sleeved dress and tied-up hair with her little brother in a white shirt, sitting at an elongated piece of driftwood and baking sand moulds with ...
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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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

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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

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Porcelain

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

Pair 19th Century Meissen Parrots
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of late 19th century Germany Meissen porcelain Parrots. Each with wonderful bold colouring, perched on tree trunks, one with cherries. Blue crossed swords to...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large Meissen Pair Of Gardener Figurines, By Kaendler & Schoenheit, Ca 1860
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Carl Schoenheit, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Gardener couple consisting of two individual figures. The female gardener wears rural rococo clothing: a dress with elaborate floral decoration and pinne...
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Mid-19th Century German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

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Enamel

Meissen Art Nouveau Figure, Boy With Drinking Dog, by Konrad Hentschel, ca 1905
By Meissen Porcelain, Julius Konrad Hentschel
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau Meissen porcelain figure from the time the model was created: Boy with brunette hair, dressed in typical children's clothing from around 1900 - dress with white apron, in...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Figure Group of a Shepherdess and Soldier
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Meissen Porcelain figure group of a shepherdess and a soldier. It depicts this pastoral scene of this romantic couple, she is seated in the grass with a letter in her hand ...
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Early 20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Louis XV Style White Floral Meissen Cross Sword Porcelain Centerpiece
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 7 in W: 17 1/4 in D: 11 in This antique German floral porcelain footed centerpiece is perfect for you and your dining room table! If you look at the photos provide...
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Early 20th Century German Louis XV Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Porcelain Meissen Cockatoo
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Lisboa, PT
Porcelain Meissen cockatoo from 18th century. The Meissen porcelain factory has gained a reputation for its production of exquisite, high-quality por...
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18th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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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

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Porcelain

Miniature Stoneware Turtle Sculpture by Meissen Boettger
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in San Diego, CA
Miniature stoneware turtle sculpture by Meissen Boettger, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures 2.25"W x 3""D x 1.5"H. Great detail a...
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Mid-20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

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

Meissen Porcelain Fall Figural Group
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of putti holding symbols of the harvest adorn this Meissen porcelain figural group entitled Fall. Part of the company's Seasons series, these charming characters rest upon a r...
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19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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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

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Porcelain

Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine, Boy On Wooden Horse, by Konrad Hentschel, 1905
By Meissen Porcelain, Julius Konrad Hentschel
Located in Vienna, AT
Boy in a white shirt with a newspaper cap riding on a wooden horse with wheels. Modeling and painting of the finest quality, excellent lifelike and loving details. Modeller: JULIUS ...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Meissen Figure Cavalier At His Desk Writing A Love Letter, Kaendler, Circa 1860
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Meissen porcelain figure: Young gentleman in elaborate rococo clothing of the upper classes: noble white frock coat with golden hems, gold and flower embroidered vest and sleeve cuffs, large black bow on the wig hair, sitting at a magnificent desk with curved...
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1860s German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

A Group of Children in 18th Century Meissen Porcelain, Louis XVI Period.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A group of children in 18th century Meissen porcelain, Louis XVI period. An 18th century Meissen porcelain sculpture of a group of children, Louis XVI period. H: 22cm, D: 14cm
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Snake Handled Meissen Urns
By Ernst August Leuteritz, Meissen Porcelain
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

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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

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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

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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 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

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Porcelain

Vintage Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Pattern Shoe or Slipper Paperweight
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A good, vintage Meissen Blue Onion (or Zwiebelmuster) pattern figural paperweight. The paperweight is an iconic Meissen form in the shape of a tradi...
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Early 20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair Meissen parrots, late 19th century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Small pair of enchanting late 19th Century Meissen porcelain Parrots, each with wonderful bold colouring and signed with the blue crossed swords to the base. Batch 76 G9490/21 CEKZ
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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large Mythological Meissen Group 'The Catch Of The Triton', J.J. Kändler, c 1850
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Meissen porcelain sculpture: Very elaborate and lovingly designed group of figures: two young women with artfully pinned-up hair and wrapped in cloths tied around their loi...
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Mid-19th Century German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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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

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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

19th Century Meissen porcelain group of lovers under a tree.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An enchanting Meissen porcelain group of lovers under a tree. Blue crossed swords to the reverse. Batch 81 N/H
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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Meissen group playing cards, late 19th Century.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An enchanting late 19th Century Meissen porcelain group depicting three figures playing cards seated around a table. Signed blue crossed swords to the base. Batch 81 DLYNE
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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Allegorical Group 'The Disarming Of Cupid', E. Andresen, Meissen Germany, c 1890
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Very delicate Meissen porcelain group of the late 19th century: Three beautiful young women with artfully pinned-up hair and wrapped in loose cloths grouped on a high towering rock, ...
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1890s German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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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

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Porcelain

Sleeping lady, Meissen, 19th Century.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An enchanting German Meissen porcelain figurine, depicting a seated young lady sleeping. Signed with blue crossed swords to the base. Batch 81 61214. CNYZ
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Late 19th Century Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large Mythological Meissen Group 'The Catch Of The Triton', J.J. Kändler, c 1870
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Meissen porcelain sculpture: Very elaborate and lovingly designed group of figures: two young women with artfully pinned-up hair and wrapped in cloths tied around their loi...
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Late 19th Century German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Meissen Figurine 'Chiarina', Russian Ballet 'Carnival', by Paul Scheurich, 20th
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Meissen Porcelain Figurine: Dancer balancing on the ball of her left foot, lifting her right leg slightly forward with her foot extended downward, leaning her head to the righ...
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Meissen Splendour Clock With Gardener Figures On Pedestal by Leuteritz, Ca 1880
By Ernst August Leuteritz, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
The clock and the pedestal were designed by Leuteritz using old forms in the Rococo style: The clock case rises on a rock base with gold heightened rocailles, richly decorated with d...
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1880s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Rare Large Meissen Porcelain Figurine 'Psyche', By Rudolph Hoerl, Circa 1890
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent large and rare Meissen figurine group from the 19th century: A breathtakingly beautiful young woman with her hair tied up and large butterfly wings on her back, naked excep...
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1890s German Classical Roman Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Rare Neoclassical Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Centerpiece with Rams Heads
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A large, beautiful, and rare 19th century neoclassical reticulated Meissen centerpiece with open filigree, rams heads, flaming finial, and love bir...
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1870s German Neoclassical Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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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

Rare Meissen Cobalt Blue Hand Painted "Shoe" Slipper of Castle Moritzburg C 1890
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Museum quality piece of rare art from the re known firm of Meissen, Germany. This popular cabinet item was made in the last half of the 19th century w...
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1890s German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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Gold, Enamel

Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine, Girl With Doll's Pram, by Konrad Hentschel, 1905
By Meissen Porcelain, Julius Konrad Hentschel
Located in Vienna, AT
The girl in a white dress and with a blue bow in her long hair bends over the wicker doll's pram and places the doll into the deep pillow. Modeling and painting of the finest quality...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Early Meissen Round Group of Gardener Children, by J.J. Kaendler, 1763-1774
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen porcelain group from the time of origin: Four children in festive, rural rococo clothing on a three-part rocaille base: on the central raised pedestal a girl with a basket o...
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1760s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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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

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Porcelain

Meissen Rococo Group, Shpherd Couple Under Trees, by J.J. Kaendler, Ca 1860
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent and rare Meissen porcelain genre group: Elegantly dressed Rococo couple in the shade of a group of trees: a young lady sitting at the feet of her beau, leaning back against...
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1860s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Meissen group depicting Astronomy, 19th Century.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An enchanting late 19th Century Meissen porcelain group depicting cherubs staying astronomy. Blue crossed swords to the base. batch 81 61275 UNKZZ
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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique German porcelain group of Venus with Cupid by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique German porcelain group of Venus with Cupid by Meissen German, c. 1750 Height 20.5cm, width 11cm, depth 12cm This charming Meissen porce...
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Mid-18th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects

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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, 2022
    To 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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