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
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
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Porcelain
Fine Hand-Painted Meissen Porcelain Model of an Indian Elephant with a Saddle
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A fine 19th century Realistically hand-carved German Meissen Porcelain model of an elephant with a saddle. Modeled in the Indian taste, this elephant is hand-carved and hand-painted ...
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19th Century German Islamic Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Pear Shaped Meissen Vase with Cover and Vines with Flowers and Fruits
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful early 19th century pear shaped Meissen covered vase with raised fruits, vines and flowers. The vase is finely hand painted with pink ...
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1810s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Pair of Signed Meissen Lemon Yellow Hand-Painted Botanical Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This lovely pair of signed Meissen vases are beautifully painted on both front and back with Dutch floral bouquets. The crisp white background with vibrant yellow, provides contrast ...
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Early 20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
19th C Meissen Fruit & Flower Motif Ormolu Mounted Tazza
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th C Meissen Fruit & Flower Motif Ormolu Mounted Tazza, The Meissen porcelain (possibly late 18th century) finely decorated with various fruits, nuts, ...
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Ormolu
Fine Pair of Meissen Porcelain Models of Eagles Resting on Branches
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of Early 20th Century Meissen Porcelain models of eagles naturalistically resting on branches. Each Eagle can be seen with their wings spread wide out and their beaks ope...
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20th Century German Rococo Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
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
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Porcelain
Large Meissen Figural Centerpiece Candelabra
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large and impressive antique Meissen porcelain figural centerpiece. The six branch candelabra features four figures - a seated lady and a seated ma...
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1890s German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Revelry Groups
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming pair of Meissen porcelain figures celebrates the essence of Revelry. First modeled by the renowned Johann Joachim Kändler on bases by Peter Reinicke, circa 1767, these ...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Three-Vase Garniture with Ormolu Mounts
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Meissen porcelain three-vase garniture with ormolu mounts
Porcelain: German, c. 1770
Ormolu: French, 19th century
Measures: Large vase: Height 31cm, width 19cm, depth 15cm
Smalle...
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Late 18th Century French Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Bronze, Ormolu
Meissen Porcelain Snakes Handle Vase, 1st Quality, Cobalt and Gold Painting
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Berlin, DE
Meissen Porcelain snakes handle vase. 1st quality.
Cobalt and gold painting.
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20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure of Cupid with a Cheese Press
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Lambertville, NJ
19th Century Meissen porcelain figure modeled to show the young putti with a cheese press, sat on a naturalistic rocky outcrop raised on circular base. Un...
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1860s English Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Set of Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Scalloped Bowl/Plate
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a set of Meissen hand painted porcelain bowl/plate. It depicts in the center a couple of cherubs holding a garland of flowers and also a wreath of green leaves while they are...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo 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 of Rococo Style German Meissen Porcelain Candelabras
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Pair of Rococo style German Meissen Porcelain candelabras
German, circa 1860
Measures: Height 37cm, width 26cm, depth 15cm
Rococo-sty...
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Mid-19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Pair of Porcelain Parrots Signed Meissen, Germany, Early 20th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of porcelain parrots signed Meissen. Germany, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Two-Handled Basket
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meissen Porcelain reticulated two-handled basket
Late 19th century.
Blue underglaze crossed swords mark on the underside.
Of oval form, applied with flower heads and flanked by en...
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19th Century Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Rococó Porcelain Figural Cherub Jardinière or Centerpiece Bowl by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Austrian porcelain centerpiece bowl or jardinière beautifully enameled in rich colors with floral sprays and gilt highlights. This stunning Rococo piece heavily Meissen ...
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Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Meissen Two Figurine Groups Four Seasons Allegories by Kaendler, circa 1850
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of splendid figurine groups
Manufactory: Meissen Germany
Dating: made circa 1850
Material: white porcelain, glossy finish
Technique: handmade porcelain, finest painting
...
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1850s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Pair of Porcelain Candelabra
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Lantau, HK
Decorative with figures followers in relief.
Porcelain hand painted, marked and the engraving 4611 12.
Minor chips
Shipping included
Free and fast delivery door to door by air...
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19th Century German Classical Roman Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Meissen Figure of Lusatian Woman in National Costume by Hugo Speiler, circa 1887
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Gainesville, FL
Meissen figure of Lusatian woman holding flowers in national costume, circa 1887. This model designed by Hugo Speiler. It is marked with the Meissen mark, model number Q190d, '52,' a...
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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Pot-Pourri Vase, Germany, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Meissen porcelain pot-pourri vase, Germany, 19th century.
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Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Early Meissen Porcelain, Singerie Style Monkey Musician Figurine
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An early Meissen Porcelain Singerie style Monkey Musician Figurine. Dressed in full male noble attire and wig the monkey merrily plays the trumpet assu...
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19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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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
"Frolicking in the Waves, " Art Deco Porcelain Vase with Nudes by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and lovely, this flaring porcelain vase designed by Rudi Stolle for the famed Meissen Porcelain works depicts a bas relief frieze of nude nymphs...
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Rare Meissen Bust of Madonna
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Rare Meissen bust of Madonna.
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1950s German Vintage Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Fabulous Meissen Porcelain Group of Count Bruhl's "Tailor on a Goat"
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Meissen's “Count Brühl’s Tailor on a Goat,” is considered by many professionals as one of Meissen's greatest works. This marvelous figure is after the incr...
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1880s German Other Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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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
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Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Panther, circa 1920
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Blanc de chine panther. Signed Erich Oehme.
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1920s German Vintage 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
Fine Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Rabbit after a Model by J. J. Kandler
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A fine Meissen Porcelain rabbit figure, after a model by J.J. Kandler; with blue double-crossed swords underglaze mark including a blue dot between swords, Indicative of the Pfeiffer...
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1920s German Rococo Vintage Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
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
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 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
Meissen Porcelain of a Man on a Goat
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meissen Porcelain of a merry man on a goat.
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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Two Meissen Porcelain Chinese Nodding Pagode Figures
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Called ‘pagode’ (or pagoda) figures, these Meissen Porcelain models are based on the sculptures of deities found in pagoda temples in the Far East. Meissen began to produce these kinds of porcelain figures in the early 18th century, prompted by the demand for the Far Eastern ‘pagodes’ being imported into Europe at this time.
The Meissen factory in Germany was founded in 1709 and was the first producer of true porcelain wares in Europe. The company’s main patron was Augustus II the Strong, the Elector of Saxony and King of Poland. Meissen was, and continues to be, famous for its tableware, vases, candelabra, animal sculptures and figures, like this pair, which were often graceful and light-hearted in character. These models feature the Meissen mark of the two blue crossed swords on their undersides.
These porcelain models take the form of a Chinese couple...
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19th Century German Chinoiserie 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
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Porcelain
Unusual 19th Century Meissen Figure of a Camel after a Model by J. J. Kandler
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A unusual 19th century Meissen figure of a camel with blue under-glaze double crossed swords mark, after J.J. Kandler.
Naturalistically modeled above a rocky outcrop on a scroll-mol...
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1850s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Meissen Model of a Crouching Kitten, German, Modeled by Otto Jarl, 1903
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A model of a crouching kitten by Meissen, German, Modeled by Otto Jarl, 1903. The kitten is shown to have pinkish eyes with a pinkish nose and a blue bow. Th...
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1910s German Rococo Vintage Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Meissen Painted Dual Lidded Rococo Box Relief Decoration Brass Mountings, 1750
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Gorgeous Dual Lidded Rococo Box with Multicolored Paintings and Decorations of Relief Type.
The box is edged by brass mountings.
height: 6.0 cm (= 2.36 inches)
width:...
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1750s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Brass
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Group of Blind Man's Buff
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century Meissen Porcelain group of three cherubs playing blind man’s buff. One blind folded, one seated on a chair the other reading on ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Pair of German Porcelain Vases, Meissen, circa 1745
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Pair of German porcelain vases, Meissen, circa 1745.
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
German Porcelain Group of Two Rabbits, Meissen, circa 1910
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Modelled by Ivar Tillberg. Crossed swords Meissen mark in underglaze blue.
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Early 1900s German Antique 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
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
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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
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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
Monumental Meissen Centre Piece, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A monumental Meissen reticulated flower-encrusted basket
Late 19th-early 20th century, blue crossed swords mark, IMPRESSED C.6., IMPRESSED 79, PAINT...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
19th Century Meissen Group, "Capture of an Infant Triton"
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Antique Meissen German porcelain group sculpture titled the "Capture of an Infant Triton". Depicts two nymphs and a cherub holding a net filled ...
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19th Century French 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 Figurine of Cherub as Scottish Lass Dancing Germany
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Montreal, QC
Delightful little Meissen porcelain figurine of a cherub as a Scottish lass, curtsying for a dance. From the tam atop her head to her plaid kilt to her little bare feet, she is a ros...
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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Meissen Saucer, circa 1760
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
French gilt bronze-mounted Meissen saucer, circa 1760.
Meissen saucer circa 1760. Mounted and signed by Bointaburte A Paris, circa 1900.
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Bronze
Antique Meissen Groupings of Children Holding Cornucopia Vases Pair, circa 1860
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A fine and quite unusual pair of large antique Meissen porcelain groupings, with each cornucopia carried by two Meissen children / cupids, all in diff...
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1860s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Meissen Lovely Dog Figurine Terrier by Paul Walther made c. 1935
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Lovely Figurine Of Dog:
It Is A Type Of British Smooth Fox Terrier Sitting On White Oval Base / The Dog's Body Is Brownish Coloured, Wit...
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1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
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 Model of a "Gaukler Adler"
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Stamford, CT
A Meissen model of a "Gaukler Adler" first modelled by Paul Walther in 1906.
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Early 20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Large 19th Century German Gilt-Trimmed Meissen Porcelain Vase
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, 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
Meissen porcelain, an important life-Size seated monkey figure by J. J. Kandler
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An important Meissen porcelain life-size seated monkey figure by J. J. Kandler with provenance from the Vanderbilt collection. Cobalt blue crossed sw...
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19th Century German Rococo Revival 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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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To spot a fake Meissen, first, check the maker’s mark, generally found on the bottom of the porcelain. Meissen used a simple mark, so if you spot one that appears too embellished, it may be a fake. Shop a collection of properly vetted Meissen porcelain from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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