Decorative Objects

Miniature stoneware turtle sculpture by Meissen Boettger, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures 2.25"W x 3""D x 1.5"H. Great detail a...

Exquisite Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain group: Flat oval bowl with an irregular, wavy lined and partially pierced rim, on the narrow sides two naked figures facing each other, a young girl and a young woman with long hair playing in the waist-deep, foaming water, the girl spreading...

A very fine and scarce antique German porcelain classical figure of a boy holding flowers by world renowned porcelain makers Meissen and dating fro...

A fine old or antique Meissen porcelain figurine. Depicting Cupid sitting atop a rock with a sad expression, both hands and wings bound behind his back. Atop a circular gilt Rococo...

An exceptionally rare set of two German Meissen Floral Themed Porcelain cabinet plates of leaf form outline, mid nineteenth century. Each central reserve exquisitely hand painted with scattered views of decorative still life of Summer flowers and old roses on an off-white ground. Both plates with applied naturalistic branch handles with flower encrusted detailing. Condition: Exceptional condition for such early pieces, with no losses, very light evidence of wear to gilding. Crossed swords marks in underglaze blue, impressed numerals on each verso. Measures: Width: (entire) 8.5” (21.5cm). Height: 7” (18cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping. Provenance: From the Collection of Kenneth Neame...

Extremely rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain group: Two barefoot girls in summer clothes, the older one in a striped skirt and white and blue long-slee...

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...

Early 20th century Art Nouveau enameled and gilt blue Sèvres porcelain vase by Paul Milet, France By: Paul Milet, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres Material: porcelain, ceramic, ename...

A Wonderful Large Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures of Pug Dogs with Gilt Bell Collars on Blue Porcelain Ribbons, One Dog with a Child. Exquisitely hand-painted with rea...

Meissen Cobalt Ground Pâte-sur-pâte Figural Vase, attributed to Leuteritz Germany, second quarter 19th century We are pleased to offer an extraordi...

An Antique Meissen Porcelain figure of a Dachshund dog, with double blue crossed swords mark under-glaze. This is a very well portrayed Dachs...

One of the most exquisitely designed and painted Art Deco pieces we have ever seen, this flaring vase by Anne Marie Fontaine for Sevres features a flaring, trumpet-form upper section...

A fine pair of miniature Meissen porcelain busts. By Peter Strang. In the form of a man and woman in casual clothing. The man wears an argyle sweater a...

A breathtaking example of French artistry, this Antique Sèvres Bleu Céleste Porcelain Jewelry Casket epitomizes opulence and refinement. Crafted in...

A fine Meissen porcelain figurine or miniature. By Peter Strang. Strang was born in Dresden in 1935 and received a degree in Sculpture from the Academy...

Meissen Porcelain snakes handle vase. 1st quality. Cobalt and gold painting.  

This vintage palace size Sevres porcelain covered urn is elaborately hand painted with a historical scene of Napoleon on horseback on the battlefield with his troops. The artist, Desprez painted this colorful detailed painting surrounding the entire body of this huge urn...

This striking pair of 13-inch Sèvres Paul Millet vases features a deep Sang de Boeuf glaze, a rich oxblood red that complements the ornate ormolu mounts. Crafted in the early 20th ce...

A gorgeous hand-painted oval porceclain box with a highly decorated lid. This lovely Neoclassical Revival piece is created from porcelain, and features an oval shape, with a removabl...

A fine Meissen porcelain miniature or figurine. By Peter Strang. Strang was born in Dresden in 1935 and received a degree in Sculpture from the Academy...

An exceptional & monumental pair of antique Sevres style porcelain & ormolu handpainted lidded urns, circa 1860. Each urn having a cobalt ...

A beautiful 20th century large Sèvres crystal vase, organically shaped with an asymmetric flared rim and flat base, ideal as a table centrepiece or...

A 18th century Meissen Commedia Dell'arte porcelain figurine by J. J. Kandler. This exquisitely painted porcelain figurine is a member of the Italian ...

Stunning midcentury clear crystal sculptural centerpiece from the 1950s-1960s by Sevres France. This crystal piece is absolutely beautiful in its organ...

A fine pair of antique porcelain flower vases. By the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. In the Ivy or Grapeleaf pattern. With bands of green ...

This is a superb, royal blue figural decorated Sevres urn with a bronze base and gorgeous gilded details and of wonderful form. The urn dates to the 1900-1910s era and is in very goo...

Sevres porcelain vase signed C.H. This elegant French Sevres porcelain vase is a collectible piece that exudes sophistication and refinement. Signed C.H., this vase stands out for it...

Art Deco textured glaze ceramic vase by Paul Milet (1870-1950) for Sèvres. Phillipe Garner (1978) "The Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts 1890-1940". France, CIRCA 1930.

A group of children in 18th century Meissen porcelain, Louis XVI period. An 18th century Meissen porcelain sculpture of a group of children, Louis XVI period. H: 22cm, D: 14cm

Elegant pair of Sèvres-style porcelain vases, crafted in France circa 1900, Napoleon III These vases are finely hand-painted with detailed gallant scenes on the front and landscapes ...

Sculpture, Meissen porcelain group, the 5 senses, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Meissen porcelain sculpture, Germany, representing the 5 senses, taste, hearing, sight, touch,...

Unusual pair of Sevres porcelain vases in medium blue ground with gilt decorations 1949-1950. Form Decoeur Number 25 - refer to image from archival catalogue page. Designed by Lenard - by refer to image from book on Sevres. Signed as photographed... Brown Sevres mark 49 / Red Sevres...

Dimensions - H: 7 in W: 17 1/4 in D: 11 in This antique German floral porcelain footed centerpiece is perfect for you and your dining room table! If you look at the photos provide...

Sèvre -Cup Pop shade of green porcelain cup Manufacture de Sèvres, dated 1962 Decor in shades of green by Bernard Bannier. Measures: H 5.5 cm / 2,2 in. Ø 18 cm / 7 in.

Museum quality piece of rare art from the re known firm of Meissen, Germany. This popular cabinet item was made in the last half of the 19th century w...

This antique Meissen porcelain figurine depicts two dancing figures and dates back to approximately 1815. The piece is crafted from high-quality porcelain and features intricate deta...

A good, vintage Meissen Blue Onion (or Zwiebelmuster) pattern figural paperweight. The paperweight is an iconic Meissen form in the shape of a tradi...

This antique covered jar or pot was made by the well known Meissen factory of Germany in approximately 1750 in the period Louis XV style. This lidd...

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...

This is a Meissen Porcelain Mythological Group Sculpture. It depicts a semi nude lady ( Europe- the mother of the continent with the same name ) seated over a bull ( representing the...

This exquisite 18th-century Meissen porcelain figurine depicts a touching scene of motherhood, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of one of the oldest and most revered European porcelain manufacturers. The finely detailed figure is mounted in luxurious French Louis XV-style gilt bronze, enhancing the elegance and rarity of the piece. The combination of Meissen's delicate porcelain artistry with the opulence of French gilt bronze mounts exemplifies the refinement and beauty of 18th-century decorative arts. The scene features a tender moment of a mother with her child, rendered with meticulous attention to detail, from the soft expressions to the intricately modeled folds of fabric. The gilded bronze mounts, in the ornate Louis XV style, complement the figurine’s refined design and add a regal touch, making this piece a remarkable example of Rococo elegance. This rare and beautifully crafted Meissen porcelain figurine, adorned with French Louis XV gilt bronze mounts, captures a tender motherhood scene in the Rococo style. An outstanding piece for collectors of fine European porcelain...

A monumental Meissen reticulated flower-encrusted basket Late 19th-early 20th century, blue crossed swords mark, IMPRESSED C.6., IMPRESSED 79, PAINT...

Sevres Blue Ground Baluster Vase and Cover, late 19th century, painted with a courting couple and cupid within a romantic landscape, signed "Maxant", with elaborate gilded borders. 2...

This is a Meissen Porcelain lady figurine that it is part of group of five that represents the five senses. She represents the sense of Touch. It depicts an 18th century lady in a chair beside a side table that has a large birdcage...

An Art Deco large Sèvres ceramic box,1933 Large Sèvres Glazed ceramic box with stylized Art Deco floral decoration Shape created by Gensoli Designed by André Naudy Sèvres stamp unde...

Pair of early 20th century Sèvres porcelain vases. A pair of early 20th century Sèvres porcelain vases, circa 1936, stamped Sèvres Manuf...

Very rare and exquisite Art Nouveau Figurine: Elegant young lady with dark, pinned-up hair in a floor-length white dress with train and multi-layered, elegantly designed bodice, stan...

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...

A pair of vase -Sèvres Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres France, Sèvres, 1986. Unique pieces Pair of oval-roll-shape porcelain vases, each presents a unique decor of fine crysta...

A beautiful early 19th century pear shaped Meissen covered vase with raised fruits, vines and flowers. The vase is finely hand painted with pink ...

A fantastic pair of 19/20th century Louis XVI Style Meissen Models of Golden Oriole birds. Each bird is naturalistically modeled and perched on white birc...

Fantastic Art Deco vase in gilt decor over rich turquoise ground. Form designed by Emile Decoeur (1876-1953) Decoration possibly designed by Suzanne Lalique-Haviland or Emile-Jacques...

A Meissen porcelain bird model German, late 19th century Measures: height 15cm, width 15cm, depth 9cm This elegant miniature, of a ptarmigan or sim...

An 18th century Meissen porcelain box, Louis XV period. An 18th century Meissen porcelain box, Louis XV period, gilt brass mounting. H: 14cm, W: 9cm, D: 9cm

Very rare bust of a cherub wrapped in white cloth with gold trim, his blond curls adorned with delicate spring flowers and leaves, his head tilted slightly to one side. Curved base w...

French Victorian monumental turquoise Sevres porcelain vase with cupids in relief on round pedestal base (signed JOSEPH CHERET)

This is a Meissen Porcelain figure group of a shepherdess and a soldier. It depicts this pastoral scene of this romantic couple, she is seated in the grass with a letter in her hand ...

A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing glaze. Made by Tyra Lundgren. Executed during the artist's time spent at Sèvres, between 1934-1939. Excellent condition. Impressed with artist's name and maker's marks. Tyra Lundgren (1897-1979) was one of the most multifaceted artists and modernists of the twentieth century. She was a painter, drawer, sculptor, ceramist, glass- and textile designer, as well as an author and an art critic. She was the first woman who designed glass for Paolo Venini at Murano in Venice and she also served as the artistic leader at Arabia in Helsinki at a time when men tended to hold those kinds of positions. Tyra Lundgren grew up in Djursholm, near Stockholm. Her parents were John Petter Lundgren, professor at Veterinärinstitutet (institute of veterinary sciences) in Stockholm, and Edith Lundgren née Åberg, who was a housewife and raised their six children. The bourgeois home also comprised a nanny and a female cook. The family were very socially active, travelled often, and enjoyed the outdoor lifestyle. Tyra Lundgren’s schooling began at Djursholm coeducational school, where her teachers included Natanael and Elsa Beskow and Alice Tegnér. Her school friends included Greta Knutson-Tzara, Stellan Mörner, and Ingrid Rydbeck-Zuhr. Tyra Lundgren knew from the time she was five years old that she wanted to be an artist. She first became aware of the profession through Axel Fahlcrantz, who rented a studio on the plot of land where she lived with her family. In 1913 she began to attend Högre konstindustriella skolan (HKS, now known as Konstfack, college of arts, crafts and design) where she studied decorative art as well as handicrafts in various forms until 1917. One of her fellow students and friends there was Estrid Ericson, who later founded Svenskt Tenn AB in 1924. Whilst attending HKS Tyra Lundgren also took painting lessons at the Althin school of painting. In 1917 she was accepted as a candidate at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts where, apart from breaks during which she undertook studies abroad, she remained until 1922. She spent a couple of months taking lessons from Anton Hanak in Vienna and from 1920–1923 she was a student of André Lhote in Paris. Tyra Lundgren was primarily active in four countries: Sweden, Finland, France, and Italy. She spent much of her professional life travelling and considered herself to be a European. Greece and Mexico also formed important centres in her artistic life, as did the USA. She had an extensive social network which included focal individuals within twentieth century-European and American artistic and cultural circles. Tyra Lundgren’s main artistic motifs were birds, fish, and people which she depicted through different techniques and materials. Her artistic expression involved a variety of different directions and styles. She was a pioneer of the 1920s Swedish Grace style, the name of which had been coined by the art critic Morton Shand at the Stockholm Exhibition of 1930. This was a Swedish Art Deco style, characterised by elegance and traditional art which contrasted with the current artistic ideals of functionalism. Tyra Lundgren made her debut at a group exhibition held at Kungliga Akademien för de fria konsterna in 1921. She went on to show her work at various exhibitions throughout the 1920s. After that period she only very rarely exhibited her paintings. Tyra Lundgren’s painted output can be divided into different periods or stylistic directions. The first of these, and the most extensive, was her post-Cubist period which began in 1920 on her arrival in Paris. Her paintings from this time and right up to the mid-1930s typically comprise portraits, self-portraits, live-model painting, still-lifes, interiors, and landscapes in the Cubist style. Many of the great number of self-portraits she painted were produced in the New Objective style, displaying broad variation in terms of clothes, poses and techniques. Two of these – Huvud med vit duk and Självporträtt both from 1921 – can be seen at Moderna Museet in Stockholm, although the majority of these works are at Gotlands Museum. Tyra Lundgren’s second artistic period comprises the years of 1927 to 1929 and is characterised by the New Objective style inspired by medieval techniques and materials (Giotto, Piero della Francesca). Her motifs were still-lifes and landscapes. At this point she was living in Rome and was close to the circle involved in the Valori plastici: rivista d’arte art journal. This period saw a breakthrough in her development as a painter. From the 1950s through the 1970s her work can almost be described as belonging to the Concrete style. Using light pastel colours her paintings sought light in a sometimes non-figurative expression, but often depicting abstract bird-shapes or other nature-inspired imagery. Her paintings from this period are outsized and display powerful colours, in yellows, reds, and blues. Tyra Lundgren maintained a constant production of drawings, both in terms of individual artworks and sketches for patterns and designs. She also produced the illustrations for her book Fagert i Fide. Årstiderna på en gammal gotlandsgård, published in 1961. During her early years she also produced advertising illustrations. She spent the final years of her life primarily working with lithographs which were printed at Galleri Prisma and depicted images of doves, swallows, magpies and crows. Tyra Lundgren is meanwhile best known for her work as a ceramist and in this sphere she was one of Sweden’s leading exponents. She worked in the porcelain industry as a designer and as an artisan and ceramic sculptor. Her first job was at St Eriks Lervarufabrik in Uppsala from 1922–1924, she then worked at Arabia from 1924–1937, and at Rörstrand and Lidköping Porslinsfabrik. She was the artistic leader at Arabia ahead of the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition and she exhibited her work at the World’s Fairs. During the 1934–1938 period she was connected to the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres porcelain factory in Paris. Tyra Lundgren was a pioneer when it came to giving ceramic art a public space in Sweden. She produced around 20 outsized reliefs in stoneware, so-called monumental reliefs. One of these is Märkeskvinnor, from 1947, for the former girls’ school at Bohusgatan in Stockholm. From the 1940s onwards Tyra Lundgren produced sculptural objects in Chamotte clay and stoneware, with various glazings. Her small birds are well-known and popular with many. When her ceramic efforts became too much for her during the 1970s she then produced models for sculptures in bronze. There are six of these in various places around the globe, including Solfågel in Almedalen, Visby. Tyra Lundgren began to work as a glassware designer at Moser in Karlsbad in 1922 where she designed new table services and modernised older ones. She also worked freelance for Riihimäki factory in Finland during the 1924–1929 period. From 1934 to 1938 she was employed by Kosta glass factory where she mainly designed thick-walled bowls and vases, engraved with classical motifs. She was introduced to the glassmaker Paolo Venini at Murano during the Triennale di Milano of 1936 and they began a collaboration that lasted into the 1950s. As part of this collaboration Tyra Lundgren became the first woman to design glassware and, in conjunction with the glassblower Arturo Biasutto, she developed new techniques of glass production. Her motifs at this point were birds, fish, snail-shaped designs and leaf-patterned bowls using traditional techniques as well as in new designs. It was during this time that she created the so-called tissue-shaped bowls and it remains unclear as to who specifically came up with the design but Tyra Lundgren claimed it was of her making. Tyra Lundgren was active as textile designer for Licium (now HV Licium), the sacred textiles...

A cobalt blue porcelain mounted ormolu vase from Sèvres with gilded bronze stands, decorated with Rococo gold enamel florals and polychrome floral swirls, gallant decoration in the c...

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...