Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
Nymphenburg — one of Europe’s most venerable porcelain factories — was founded near Munich in 1747 by Maximilian III Joseph, the elector of Bavaria. It didn’t begin producing under the name we know today, however, until 1761, when it was moved to Nymphenburg Palace.
Porcelain was invented in East Asia around 2,000 years ago, and its formula, which requires a special clay called kaolin, became a closely guarded secret. It wasn’t until the early 1700s that chemists at Meissen, Germany, in the employ of Augustus II the Strong, the elector of Saxony, discovered a process for making true, as opposed to soft-paste, porcelain. Soon factories across Europe were producing fine porcelain services and sculpture for an elite clientele.
Nymphenburg was one of these factories, manufacturing elaborate services for dinner, dessert, coffee and tea, and sculptures for the Bavarian nobility. Round objects, such as Nymphenburg plates and vases, were turned on potter’s wheels, while more complex ones, like figures, were slip cast in molds. This technique ensured that the pieces’ dimensions were precise and consistent. Once shaped, they were fired and, after that, hand-decorated by experienced china painters, who finished each to exacting standards.
Among Nymphenburg’s most famous objects are its lively and charming Rococo-style figurines, most often depicting Commedia dell'Arte characters or exotic Chinese figures. Today, the company makes versions of its historic figurines with updated forms and decorations by such designers as Christian Lacroix and Vivienne Westwood.
It also still makes one of its earliest, and eternally popular, china patterns: the floral Cumberland, created in 1765 by Franz Anton Bustelli as the electoral court service. Cumberland is one of more than 20,000 patterns housed today in Nymphenburg’s archive, enabling owners of incomplete sets to find replacements. In addition, the company has engaged contemporary designers such as Ted Muehling and Hella Jongerius to create witty new designs that celebrate the firm’s history while giving it a fresh spin.
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Creator: Nymphenburg Porcelain
Hippopotamus Hand crafted and hand painted porcelain figure Nymphenburg
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
This is a figure in hand crafted porcelain by Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory. The collection Circus by the artist Luise Terletzki Scherf is a joy to have in your space. She crafte...
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2010s German Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Nymphenburg Porcelain Figurine of the Disturbed Slumberer/Der Gestörte Schlummer
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Nymphenburg porcelain figurine.
Entitled "Der Gestörte Schlummer", which translates to English as "The Disturbed Slumber".
After the 18th Century Frankenthal Porcelain model modeled by Johann Friedrich Lück.
Depicting a sleeping gallant attended to (and being awakened by) two maidens. The gallant is sleeping on patches of grass that are supported by a stylized Rococo rocaille base.
Simply a wonderful antique Nymphenburg figurine...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Large Nymphenburg Porcelain Powder Blue Ground Trumpet Form Flower Vase, ea.
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare, large-scale Nymphenburg porcelain trumpet form flower vase.
With crisp, clean lines that harken back to the Biedermeier period and dovetail perfectly with the aesthetic o...
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Early 20th Century German Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Nymphenburg Porcelain Puffer fish hand painted by Terletzki-Scherf
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
This lovely little guy is a puffer fish designed by Luise Terletzki Scherf. She was a master in capturing the character of animals and showing them in a humorous manner. Colorfully h...
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2010s German Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Large Blanc de Chine Nymphenburg Figurine of Winter by Auliczek
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Nymphenburg porcelain figurine.
By Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory.
Designed Dominikus Auliczek.
Modeled as an allegorical de...
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20th Century German Rococo Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Nymphenburg Miniature Porcelain Figurine of the Münchner Kindl
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine German miniature blanc de chine porcelain figurine.
Designed by Ernst Andreas Rauch for Nymphenburg Porcelain ca. 1945.
In the form of Münchner Kindl, (lit. Munich Child), t...
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20th Century German Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Extraordinary Nymphenburg Hand Painted Porcelain Peacock, Signed and Dated 1912
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Breathtaking porcelain peacock by Nymphenburg, the sculptor Theodor Ka¨rner created in 1906. This model was is signed and dated by the artist in 1912. This piece is also marked with ...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Pair of Nymphenburg porcelain vases
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Pair of Nymphenburg Porcelain Vases
Two small white porcelain vases with a glossy finish, decorated with devil heads on the sides and Art Nouveau details on the bottom.
Measurements:...
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20th Century German Art Nouveau Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Nymphenburg Porcelain Tureen with Lemon
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in Lantau, HK
hand painted porcelain with floral design and a lemon finial on the lid; the rims are gilded. This piece is inspired by Meissen examples of the mid-18th century. The shape of the Tur...
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Early 20th Century German Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Porcelain Tucan, handcrafted, hand painted - Nymphenburg porcelain
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
This handcrafted and hand painted Tucan was designed by Luise Terletzki Scherf. She was a master of capturing the character of the animals and has created a menagerie of animals for ...
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2010s German Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Franz Anton Bustelli for Nymphenberg - Läufer mit Consortin
By Franz Anton Bustelli, Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in Hanover, MA
Franze Anton Bustelli, one of the most important porcelain modellers of the Rococo, in 1754 for PORZELLAN MANUFAKTUR NYMPHENBURG. Porcelain, glazed, sculpted representation of Consor...
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1950s German Vintage Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Modern German Glazed and Painted Porcelain Frog by Nymphenburg
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century modern german glazed and painted porcelain frog sitting on a rock by manufacturer Nymphenburg
By: Nymphenburg Porcelain
Material: porcelain, paint, ceramic
Techniqu...
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Mid-20th Century German Jugendstil Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain, Paint, Ceramic
Nymphenburg Blanc de Chine Porcelain 'Lion Baroque' Figurine with Bavarian Crest
By Joseph Wackerle, Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine German porcelain figurine.
By Nymphenburg Porcelain.
Entitled 'Lion Baroque', designed by Josef Wackerle.
In the form of a rampant lion with the Bavarian lesser coat of arm...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Nymphenburg Limited Edition Skull - Butterflies - hand painted Edition of 25
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
Nymphenburg Porcelain limited edition skull - Butterflies - attributed to the modern man that is no longer fears mento mori. This hand crafted and hand painted skull is a perfect exa...
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2010s German Organic Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Porcelain Parrot figure, handcrafted, hand painted - Nymphenburg porcelain
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
This handcrafted and hand painted parrot was designed by Luise Terletzki Scherf. She was a master of capturing the character of the animals and has created a menagerie of animals for...
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2010s German Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Nymphenburg Limited Edition Skull - Butterflies - hand painted - one of a kind
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
Nymphenburg Porcelain exclusive one of a kind butterfly skull - the perfect item for the modern man that is no longer fears mento mori. This hand cra...
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2010s German Organic Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Ted Muheling Nymphenburg Porcelain Volute Bowl
By Ted Muehling, Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in Roma, IT
Ted Muehling for Nymphenburg porcelain volute bowl. The bowl features a white bisque exterior & glazed interior.
It measures approximately 7 1/2? x 4? & 2 1/2" in height.
Nymphe...
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Early 2000s Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Theodor Kärner Red Hunt, White Porcelain Sculpture for Nymphenburg
By Theodor Kärner, Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in Delft, NL
Theodor Kärner (1884-1966), red hunt, white porcelain sculpture for Nymphenburg
Theodor Kärner (1884-1966), sculptor, worked at Nymphenburg Porcelain factory in Munich during 1905 - 1918
The white porcelain statue...
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Early 20th Century German Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Lightscape by Ruth Gurvich Nymphenburg Porcelain hand painted decor Lightscape
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
This porcelain vases is hand crafted and hand painted in the historic studios at Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg. Designed by the artist Ruth Gurvich, this vase is like folded paper...
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2010s German Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Ted Muheling Nymphenburg Porcelain Small Branch Candlestick
By Ted Muehling, Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in Roma, IT
Ted Muehling for Nymphenburg white bisque porcelain small branch candlestick.
Candlestick measures approximately 7 1/2" x 7 3/4" x 8 1/4? high.
Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufacture...
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Early 2000s German Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Nymphenburg Frankenthal Figurine 'Guitar Player', Germany, 1923
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare figurine from the former manufacturer Frankenthal.
The young man, dressed in Rococo style: black knee breeches, white stockings, fitted, white, striped jacket with puffed ...
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1920s German Rococo Vintage Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Nymphenburg Porcelain lying stag in white bisque -
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
Hand crafted porcelain stag in Nymphenburg porcelain. Has been in the iconic Tiffany window decoration in the flagship store in New York multiple years. It is a perfect addition to y...
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2010s German Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Nympfenburg Porcelain Sculpture Dancing Couple by Josef Wackerle
By Joseph Wackerle, Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Nympfenburg Porcelain Sculpture Dancing Couple by Josef Wackerle
An extra-ordinary porcelain lifesize garden sculpture in the shape of a dancing couple...
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Mid-20th Century German Belle Époque Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Pottery
Nymphenburg Limited Edition Skull - Voyage - hand painted Nr. 18/25
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
Nymphenburg Porcelain limited edition skull - Voyage - attributed to the modern nomad, sailing fanatic or nautical expert. This hand crafted and hand painted skull is a perfect examp...
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2010s German Organic Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Porcelain flamingo, handcrafted, hand painted - Nymphenburg porcelain
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
This handcrafted and hand painted flamingo was designed by Luise Terletzki Scherf. She was a master of capturing the character of the animals and has created a menagerie of animals f...
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2010s German Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Nymphenburg Porcelain handcrafted and hand painted cherub on a pedestal
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
This allegorical cherub Luna holding the cycle moon is handcrafted in Nymphenburg porcelain. The figure stands on a pedestal adorned with the Bavarian crest and floral bouquets. The ...
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2010s German Rococo Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Nymphenburg Frankenthal Figurine 'Lady With Bird Cage' by Johann Friedrich Lück
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare figurine from the former manufacturer Frankenthal Germany.
The lady, dressed in Rococo style: white dress with flowered bodice and apron, white bonnet, is holding an open ...
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1920s German Rococo Vintage Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Nymphenburg Limited Edition Skull - Hummingbird - hand painted Nr. 12/25
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
Nymphenburg Porcelain limited edition skull - Hummingbird - attributed to the modern man that is no longer afraid of mento mori. This hand crafted and hand painted skull is a perfect...
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2010s German Organic Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Theodor Kärner figure Hunting rider pincess MARGARETHE V. Thurn and Taxis.
By Theodor Kärner, Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Theodor Kärner Hohenberg/Eger 1885 - Munich 1966
Figure 'Hunting rider Princess Margarethe v. Thurn and Taxis'
Nymphenburg, 20th century. Designed in ...
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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Lightscape vase (L) by Ruth Gurvich Nymphenburg Porcelain hand painted
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
Lightscape designed by Ruth Gurvich and manufactured in pure hand-craft by Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg is the perfect accessorie for any home. It is crafted of high quality Euro...
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2010s German Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Ted Muheling Nymphenburg Porcelain Branch Vase
By Ted Muehling, Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in Roma, IT
Ted Muehling for Nymphenburg white bisque porcelain large branch vase.
Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufacture started in 1747, attached to the Nymphenburg Pala...
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Early 2000s Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Nymphenburg Limited Edition Skull - Onyx - hand painted Nr. 12/25
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
Nymphenburg Porcelain limited edition skull - Onyx - attributed to the modern man that is no longer fears mento mori. This hand crafted and hand painted skull is a perfect example of...
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2010s German Organic Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Christimas cherubs in Nymphenburg porcelain hand crafted and hand painted
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
Nymphenburg is the porcelain manufactory of the Bavarian royal family. These cherubs are hand crafted and hand painted in Nymphenburg by artisians with execellent expertise. They are...
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2010s German Rococo Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Christimas cherubs in Nymphenburg porcelain hand crafted and hand painted
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
Nymphenburg is the porcelain manufactory of the Bavarian royal family. These cherubs are hand crafted and hand painted in Nymphenburg by artisians with execellent expertise. They are...
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2010s German Rococo Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Nymphenburg Limited Edition Skull - Peacock feathers - hand painted Nr. 22/25
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
Nymphenburg Porcelain limited edition skull - Hummingbird - attributed to the modern man that is no longer fears mento mori. This hand crafted and hand painted skull is a perfect exa...
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2010s German Organic Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Nymphenburg Porcelain Tortoise Vase design Ted Muehling New York
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
This is a Ted Muehling design created for Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg - series Tortoise. The faceted surface reminds the viewer of the marvelous natural shape of the turtle shel...
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2010s German Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Hand painted and handcrafted porcelain vase Ruth Gurvich Original Nymphenburg
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
Handcrafted in Nymphenburg Porcelain this vase from the series Lightscape is white bisque porcelain outside and glazed inside. The texture of the vase is like rough watercolor paper ...
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2010s German Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Nymphenburg Porcelain pair of Tortoise Vases designed Ted Muehling New York
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
This is a pair of porcelain vases designed by Ted Muehling for Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg. This pair consists of one vase small and one vase medium - please refer to the two im...
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2010s German Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Handcrafted cherub of the allegory LUNA - hand painted - Nymphenburg Porcelain
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
This cherub is the allegory "Luna" holding the moon from a large collection of allegorical figures from the Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg archival collection. The figure is finely...
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2010s German Rococo Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Nymphenburg Porcelain decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Nymphenburg 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 Nymphenburg Porcelain decorative objects, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Nymphenburg Porcelain were created in the Rococo style in germany during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Michel Victor Acier, Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur, and Johann Joachim Kändler. Prices for Nymphenburg Porcelain decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $767 and can go as high as $23,200, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,575.
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Questions About Nymphenburg Porcelain Decorative Objects
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024To date Nymphenburg porcelain, look for a maker's mark in an inconspicuous area. Since its commission in 1754, the porcelain factory has used a wide range of marks to identify its pieces. By comparing the mark on your porcelain ware to images shared on trusted online resources, you can approximate its age. For example, a coat of arms marking above the brand's wordmark and the number 1754 indicate a piece produced in 2008 or after. If you have difficulty determining the age of a particular piece, a knowledgeable appraiser or antique dealer can assist you. Find a diverse assortment of Nymphenburg porcelain ware on 1stDibs.
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