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Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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
Meissen Serving Tray with Green Decorations and Gold Trim
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Naples, FL
Excellent condition~no chips, cracks or crazing! Fine Meissen porcelain grand sized serving tray; the edge is a “ribbon” and scalloped design edged in outlined in bright gold; green ...
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Late 20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

18th C. Meissen Porcelain Lattice Filigree Reticulated Basket w/ Vine Handles
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An incredible 18th century Meissen Porcelain lattice filigree reticulated basket with vine handles and encrusted flowers. This piece is very rare, especially in this condition with h...
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18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Meissen Teichert Large Platter Excellently Painted, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
MEISSEN TEICHERT GORGEOUS SERVING PLATTER WITH STUNNING PAINTING: THERE IS PURPLE RED ( = PURPUR CAMAIEU IN GERMAN ) PICTURE PAINTING IN MIDDLE AR...
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19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Rothschild Pattern Birds Set of Cup And Saucer
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a hand painted Meissen porcelain cup and saucer. It is featuring the Rothschild pattern birds with some insects and butterflies. The cup as ...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Porcelain: Empress Catherine ii of Russia's Favorite Dog
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Meissen Porcelain Model Of Empress Catherine II Of Russia's Favorite Dog (Russisches Windspiel). This delightful 19th-century Meissen porcelain model depicts Empress C...
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1860s German Louis XVI Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Important Pair of Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases with Raised Flowers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Highly Important pair of Museum Quality Louis XV Period 18th century Meissen Porcelain filigree openwork vases with a medially of flowers and vined leaves. This is truly an excepti...
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1750s German Louis XV Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

19th C. Meissen Porcelain Rococo 4 Seasons Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An impressive and rare 19th century Meissen Porcelain four seasons clock and Candelabra Garniture set. Comprised of three individual pieces, which in...
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19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bronze

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Model of a King Charles Spaniel, J.J. Kändler
By Meissen Porcelain, J.J. Kändler
Located in New York, NY
An 18th century Louis XVI period Meissen porcelain model of a King Charles spaniel, blue crossed swords mark, after the model by J.J. Kändler. The spotted dog with mouth open to reve...
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1760s German Louis XVI Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Incredible 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Covered Urn Emblematic of Autumn
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An incredible and truly monumental 19th century Meissen Porcelain Covered urn emblematic of autumn. This is one of the most incredible and sp...
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1880s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Large 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Still Life Decorated Charger J.E Braunsdorf
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Large 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Still Life Decorated Charger, By Julius Eduard Braunsdorf. This remarkable charger stands as a te...
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19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Large Meissen Figurine 'King August III In Roman Harness' by J.J. Kaendler, 1924
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare and impressive porcelain statuette: Like all Baroque rulers, Augustus the Strong and his son Augustus III cultivated demonstrations of their power to represent and legitimi...
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Early 20th Century German Baroque Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Saucière mit Deckel, Porzellan, farbig bemalt, Meißen, Punktzeit, 18. Jh.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Mönchengladbach, NW
Saucière mit Deckel, Porzellan, farbig bemalt, Meißen, Punktzeit, 18. Jh.
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Late 18th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Pair Of 2-Storey Meissen Porcelain Centerpieces With Gardener Children, Ca. 1860
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of delicate porcelain centrepieces on a high, round base with curved boss decoration, the shaft divided by bead-like extensions, above two tiers in the form of two differently s...
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1860s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Mid-19th Century Cobalt and Gilt Neoclassical Urn
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Meissen Porcelain vase, this lovely piece features a deep blue body with scrolled snake handles with acanthus termini. The base is gadrooned and fluted with Fine classical detailin...
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1870s German Neoclassical Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Pair Antique 18th C. Meissen Porcelain Dulong Variant Molded Plates with Flowers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Meissen Dulong Variant plates. By the Royal Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. Decorated with Deutsche Blumen floral sprays to the center and sides including ros...
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18th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Vintage Meissen Blue Onion Hand Painted Porcelain Large Platter ~ 13.5”
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage Meissen “Blue Onion” hand painted porcelain platter is a stunning addition to any collection. With beautiful blue tones an...
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Early 20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Meissen Figurine 'Estrella', Russian Ballet 'Carnival', by Paul Scheurich, 20th
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Meissen Porcelain Figurine: Dancer balancing on her toes, turning her head to the right and bringing her right hand indecisively to her chin, while with her left hand she per...
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Set of 4, Antique Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Knife Rests Circa 19th century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Atlanta, GA
Meissen (German, founded 1710), circa late 19th century. A set of 4 antique Meissen blue onion pattern knife rests. Each marked appropriately.
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19th Century German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Meissen Splendour Centerpiece with Dancing Gardener Children Kaendler circa 1860
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Four gardener children, two girls and two boys, dancing hand in hand in a circle around a palm-like plant, on the crown of which rests a breakthrough bowl, the figures are wearing el...
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1860s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine Group, Children With Doll, Konrad Hentschel, 20th C
By Julius Konrad Hentschel, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Meissen porcelain figure group: Two girls in patterned dresses with their hair tied up, flanked by two small children in long shirts, sitting on an elongated flat stone pedestal, one girl holding a doll on her lap, the two playmates on her right side looking at the doll with her, the little boy on her left side nodding off with his thumb in his mouth. Modeling and accessories of the finest quality, excellent lifelike and loving elaboration of the details. Modeller: JULIUS KONRAD HENTSCHEL (Cologne 1872 - Meissen 1907)studied at the academies in Munich and Dresden, was a modeller and porcelain painter, worked at the Meissen manufactory from 1889, was one of the leading Art Nouveau artists, designed various tableware shapes...
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Late 20th Century German Art Nouveau Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

6 Antique German Dresden Meissen Klemm Carl Thieme Pitcher Tea Cups Plates
By Dresden Porcelain, Klemm & Co., Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique lot includes creamer, demitasse cup, and two bone dishes by Dresden, one demitasse cup by Meissen, and one candlestick by Klemm. “The Sächsische Porzellan-Manufaktur Dresden GmbH (Saxon Porcelain Manufactory in Dresden Ltd), generally known in English as Dresden Porcelain, is a German company for the production of decorative and luxury porcelain. Founded in1872, it is located in Potschappel, a suburb of the town of Freital in the Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district about 8 km (5 mi) southwest of Dresden, the capital of Saxony. Dresden Porcelain introduced its blue "SP Dresden" trademark in 1902.” "Meissen porcelain or Meissen china was the first European hard-paste porcelain. Early experiments were done in 1708 by Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus. After his death that October, Johann Friedrich Böttger continued von Tschirnhaus's work and brought this type of porcelain to the market, financed by Augustus the Strong, King of Poland and Elector of Saxony. The production of porcelain in the royal factory at Meissen, near Dresden, started in 1710 and attracted artists and artisans to establish, arguably, the most famous porcelain manufacturer known throughout the world. Its signature logo, the crossed swords, was introduced in 1720 to protect its production; the mark of the swords is reportedly one of the oldest trademarks in existence. Meissen remained the dominant European porcelain factory, and the leader of stylistic innovation, until somewhat overtaken by the new styles introduced by the French Sèvres factory in the 1760s, but has remained a leading factory to the present day. Since 1991, the manufactory has been operating as the Staatliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen GmbH,[2] whose owner is the Free State of Saxony. The company is one of the world's leading porcelain manufacturers and one of the oldest and most internationally known German luxury brands." "Karl Richard Klemm founded a porcelain decorating studio in Striesen bei Dresden in 1869. The porcelain was obtained primarily from the Meissen factory itself, much of it being seconds. The decorating style of Richard Klemm closely matched that of the Meissen factories at that time. He often used a heavily applied style that focused on florals. In many instances, the porcelain pieces of Richard Klemm are emblazoned with a gold leaf at the base. This gold leaf was used to hide the marks made by the original manufacturer of the blanks that he used for decorating. Richard Klemm, along with Helena Wolfsohn, Karl Thiem, Ambrosius Lamm and Donath & Co., were among the most sought after porcelain decorating studios at this time. In the early 1880's Richard Klemm registered his mark, the "Klemm Dresden...
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Early 20th Century Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

18th Century Meissen Set 12 Baroque Porcelain Dining Dishes with Floral Decor
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brescia, IT
This baroque dining colorfully dishes set is eclectical and drawn with vibrant colors. The board is in a contemporary fuchsia color. Precious, fine, elegant and timeless dining set dishes. The Meissen manufacturer is an antique brand...
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Late 18th Century German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Meissen

Rare Vintage Meissen Mocha B-Form Porcelain Teacup & Saucer Cobalt Blue & Gold
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
MEISSEN mocha/espresso cup with saucer, ¨B-Form¨, cobalt blue and white background with rich gold decoration and sword mark Circa 1825-1924 "Meissen po...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Antique Meissen Acanthus Leaf Mocha Teacup & Saucer 1st Choice White & Gold
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
Meissen Porcelain, blue sword mark 1st choice, Pfeiffer period 1924-1934, acanthus decor, model no. Y33 "Meissen porcelain or Meissen china was the first European hard-paste porcela...
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Early 20th Century Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Meissen Art Déco Mantle Clock with Two Putti by Paul Scheurich 1934-1947
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Meissen Rococo Style Piece of Art: On a curved base plate with diamond pattern in marble look, sculptured cushions with tassel decoration, on the side seated figures, girl ...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Meissen Large Allegorical Group 'The Earth' by M.V. Acier, Germany Around 1850
By Michel Victor Acier 1, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Meissen porcelain group of the 19th century: Depiction of the goddess Kybele, the great Phrygian mother of the gods 'Magna Mater', seated with a mural crown on a reclining lion, holding a cornucopia on her lap, symbol of wealth and abundance, behind her standing on a rock a female cupid presenting a key, surrounded by further three cupids with flowers, crops and rake, symbolising agriculture and the cultivation of the earth. The group is based on an irregular earth and rock base with a gold rim. Kybele usually wears a crown in the shape of a city wall on her head as an attribute and is depicted in castles, monasteries and baroque gardens, especially in the 18th century. In cycles showing the four elements, she embodies the earth. That is why she is often presented with the sun and moon to her right and left. In the other hand she may carry a staff of office, a sceptre, as a symbol of rulership complementing the mural crown. In the other hand she carries a small kettledrum, which may symbolise the noise of her madness or the festivities held in her honour. Often Kybele rides on a lion or a pair of lions, or she rides on a chariot drawn by two lions. Spikes of corn, poppies, flowers or fruit in bowls may also be shown. wikipwdia. Designer: MICHAEL VICTOR ACIER (1736 Versailles - 1799 Dresden) Trained as a sculptor in Paris, he received a call to the porcelain factory in Meissen in 1762: he created a large number of groups in the Watteau style...
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Mid-19th Century German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Large Figurine Group 'Zephyr & Flora' By C.G. Juechtzer C.1860
By Christian Gottfried Juechtzer, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent large and rare Meissen figurine group from the 19th century: The winged Zephyr, the gentle wind god, and Flora, goddess of vegetation and blossom, loosely wrapped in cloths...
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1850s German Classical Greek Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Seated Buddha Figure As Wiggling Pagoda, By Kaendler, 20th
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Depiction of a sitting, smiling Buddha figure from a series of folk types. Voluminous female body with hair strictly tied back and a wide robe sitting cross-legged, arms straight in...
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1980s German Other Vintage Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Rare Meissen Figure Group 'Cupids On Dolphin' by Heinrich Schwabe Circa 1890
By Heinrich Schwabe 1, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare and loving porcelain figure group of the 19th century: Two cupids with a dolphin on a restless sea, one of the boys dressed only in cloths sitting on the animal's back and ...
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1890s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Meissen - 4 cups and saucers 'Strohblumenmuster', Marcolini period 1774-1814
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in DELFT, NL
Set of 4 cups and saucers in the beloved strawflower or Strohblumenmuster. Reliefdecor "Gebrochener Stab" hemispherical cup with standring, handle and fine cobalt blue underglaze pa...
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Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Meissen - figurine of a Bacchant by Kaendler, 1740
By J.J. Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in DELFT, NL
Early Meissen figurine of a bacchant eating from a grapes, as an allegory of autumn. Model by Joachim Kaendler. unmarked, ca 1740-60.
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Mid-18th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

White and Gold Gilted Porcelain Plate by Meissen, Germany, 1950s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Rijssen, NL
Porcelain plate with a rich gold decor, made by Meissen Porcelain, Germany in around 1950. It was the first porcelain factory in Europe to produce true porcelain outside of Asia. T...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Art Nouveau Figurine 'Ice-Scater' By Alfred Koenig, Meissen Germany, Ca 1911
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain figure: Skater in elegant winter clothes: lady wearing a long light gray skirt with light brown stripe decoration, white jacket with double-breasted gold buttons and matching belt, white hood on the upswept blond hair, blue patterned blowing scarf around the neck and runners on the elegant light brown heeled...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine, Young Lady Ball Player by Walter Schott, ca 1910
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely decorative, fully sculptural representation of an Art Nouveau beauty in a softly falling robe, tilted forward to throw a golden ball, with the left forearm holding the back...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Meissen Splendour Clock With Flora And Flowers By J.J. Kaendler, Gernamy Ca 1860
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Clock case rising on a column with a three-passage base, richly decorated with rocailles and delicate, plastically formed flowers and leaves surrounding the dial, crowned by a flora...
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1860s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine Pair Snowball Thrower & Girl, A. Koenig, c 1910
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Very charming Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain figurines: Boy in dark blue jacket, under it a brown vest, striped pants and lace-up shoes, on his head a green cap with a wide brim, a wh...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Antique German Meissen Dresden Sprays Porcelain Floral Serving Spoon 8.5"
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique German Meissen Dresden porcelain berry serving spoon featuring floral motif. DIMENSIONS 8.5" x 1.75" x 1.125" (Diameter x Height)
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Early 20th Century Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Meissen figures ‘Japanese Couple’, c. 1920.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Pair Meissen porcelain figures, 20th Century. Modelled after J.J. Kaendler and P.Reineke, as the ‘Japanese Couple’. The lady, holding a parasol, and dressed elegantly, her dress pain...
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1920s German Chinoiserie Vintage Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Rare Meissen Rococo Genre Group 'The Happy Parents', by M V Acier, Circa 1860
By Meissen Porcelain, Michel Victor Acier 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Meissen porcelain group of the 19th century: Young mother in elaborate Rococo house dress: Ruched wide long skirt, bodice, fitted frilled coat with hood, the upswept hair covered by a high voluminous bonnet with ruched hem and bows, sitting on a splendid Louis XVI style bench and placing her right foot on a stool, beside her the happy spouse in frock coat, waistcoat over frilled shirt and knee breeches with white stockings, both embracing each other at the back and looking down at the baby wrapped in cloth and lying half naked on a cushion on both their laps, the father guiding his right hand to the mother's chin in an affectionate gesture. Behind them a little boy in a playsuit and hat, holding a bowl and blowing soap bubbles with a tube. The group is based on an oval natural base with sculpted flowers and foliage and gold heightened lateral frieze decoration. Particularly elaborate, detailed design and staffage. Designed by MICHAEL VICTOR ACIER (1736 - 1799) Skilled as a sculptor in Paris, he received a call to the porcelain manufactory in Meissen in 1764, and was there, after Kändler's death in 1775, solely responsible for the artistic interests of the manufactory. He created a large number of groups in the Watteau style...
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Mid-19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Meissen Art Nouveau Figure Girl With Sheep And Flowers By Max Bochmann Ca 1908
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Very loving Art Nouveau Child Figure Group: Girl in green dress and patterned cap holding a bouquet of flowers with both hands and leaning down to the sheep sniffing the flowers. Whi...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Large Meissen Figurine Allegory 'The Painting' by Johann Christian Hirt, ca 1885
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely decorative full plastic depiction of a young beauty in classical style, with a bare breast, covering the bare abdomen with a large cloth held together with a shoulder strap...
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1880s German Classical Roman Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Antique Meissen Blue Onion Square Scalloped Porcelain Dish
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique early 20th-Century Meissen blue onion square hand painted porcelain dish with scalloped rim. Printed and impressed "Meissen" mark on reverse. This fine blue onion pl...
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Early 20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

A Meissen Porcelain Teapot c1765
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Eric Knowles Comments: This style of teapot with the same animal type spout and handle were produced by Meissen for a forty year period from 1730 onwards. The decoration dictates tha...
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1760s German Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Meissen Group 'Triumph Of Apollo Over Python' for Catherine II of Russia, c 1860
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare and excellent porcelain sculpture: Kaendler created the group Apollo and Python as a triangular composition in March and May of1774. Apollo stands in the highest place as the radiant victor over the dragon Python and over the personification of envy, both of whom lie slain at his feet. To the left, Minerva sits as the goddess of prudent war, turning her gaze to the hero. Dressed in helmet and armor, she carries a spear in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, while the owl next to her right foot indicates her identity as Pallas Athena. Just like Apollo, the tsarina protected by Minerva is supposed to leave the envious behind and always triumph over evil. The group is based on stepped, irregular, yet symmetrical, partially curved base with gold raised frieze decoration and was made in two parts, which were then joined and screwed together. The design of this group belongs to the models of the 'Great Russian Order...
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Mid-19th Century German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

21th Century Meissen Porcelain Mug Bayreuth Richard Wagner Fantaisie
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Epfach, DE
Meissen Mug Richard Wagner Bayreuth Richard Wagner's first residence in Bayreuth was in Fantaisie, next to Donndorf Castle. the picture on the chisel cup i...
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2010s German Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Very Large Meissen Handle Vase With Bouquet Paintings & Gold, by Leuteritz, 20th
By Ernst August Leuteritz, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Very large handled vase in baluster form in baroque style on mounted funnel-shaped stand with bead ring in relief, raised handles on the sides in the form of curled acanthus twigs, w...
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Early 20th Century German Baroque Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Meissen Shephard and Shephardess
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Altrincham, GB
Meissen Shephard and Shepherdess collecting fruit next to large ewer First modelled by Meyer in 1760. Circa 1860 Model number is 1776 and 1774. Underglaze Blue crossed swords
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Mid-19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Rare Antique German Meissen Porcelain Bowl
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
An antique German Meissen platter offers porcelain construction with Blue pattern and rim, stamped on base as photographed, circa 1760
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18th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Meissen White and Gold Double Snake Handled Vase
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Altrincham, GB
Meissen white and gold double snake handled vase with two scenes after Watteau. First modelled c.1780. Height is 30cm
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19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Meissen Empress Catherine II On Horseback
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Altrincham, GB
Empress Catherine II on horseback first modelled by J.J Kaendler 1770. Circa 1880 Model Number c92 Underglaze blue crossed swords
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1880s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Meissen Figurine 'Bajazzo', Russian Ballet 'Carnival', by Paul Scheurich, 20th
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Meissen Porcelain Figurine: Posing dancer, depicting Vaclav Nijinsky as a bajazzo (or harlequin), with his upper body leaning slightly forward, standing on his right leg, slig...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Meissen Adam and Eve Group around Tree of Knowlege
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Altrincham, GB
Modelled with Adam and Eve standing beneath the Tree of Knowledge and about to partake of the Forbidden Fruit, the serpent coils around the branches above them while different animal...
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Mid-19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Meissen Genre Love Group With Drum Beater, by F.E. Meyer, Germany Circa 1850
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Meissen porcelain group: On rock pedestal fixed with large rocailles in the foreground sitting musician with tricorn, frock coat over wide sh...
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Mid-19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Meissen porcelain serveware, ceramics, silver and glass are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of porcelain and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Meissen Porcelain serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by KPM Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kändler, and Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM). Prices for Meissen Porcelain serveware, ceramics, silver and glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £56 and can go as high as £206,293, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £2,846.
Questions About Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
  • 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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