Pair of Porcelain Nodding Head Figurines by Ernst Bohne Söhne

This life-sized terracotta sculpture of the classical Greek figure, Hebe, is a truly beautiful piece. Daughter of Zeus and Hera, Hebe was the go...

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...

These delightful porcelain figurines were created in Russia in the 1950s. Included in this set are two models depicting a boy and girl holding skis, and a small figure of a boy playing ice hockey. These three figurines...

Pair of large Meissen porcelain models of magpies German, Late 19th Century Measures: Height 53cm, width 14cm, depth 13cm These wonderful porcelain Animalia pieces were made by ...

Pair of antique Meissen porcelain figures of Malabar musicians German, Late 19th Century Woman: Height 33cm, width 13cm, depth 11cm Man: Height 32cm, width 20cm, depth 11cm Expertly crafted in the late 19th century by the artists at Meissen, the figures depict a charming pair of Malabar musicians. The design of this pair is after models by Friedrich Elias Meyer (German 1723–1785), an artist at Meissen. The figure of a lady is playing the hurdy-gurdy and the moustached man the guitar. Both figures are wearing a pale straw hat, their bodies covered by a maroon-coloured and fur lined jacket...

Pair of antique Samson porcelain models of Bolognese Hounds French, Late 19th Century Larger model: Height 22cm, width 30cm, depth 12cm Smal...

Large French Bulldog perfume light. A large porcelain sculpture with two bulldog - duo bulldog by Ernst Bohne & Söhne. This art deco bulldog statue has...

Huge - lifesize owl perfume light - perfume lamp - antique air purifier. The size of this porcelain owl sculpture is exceptional ! An Early Art Deco porcelain perfume light with large glass eyes made by Ernst Bohne...

Antique Bulldog perfume light. A porcelain bulldog sculpture by Ernst Böhne & Söhne, Germany circa 1920. An Art Nouveau - Early Art Deco dog sculpture wi...

Pair Italian Chinoiseries Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mottahedeh, Italy. A pair of Chinese export style nodding head figures of Mandarins from the co...

A lovely pair of Chinese export porcelain figures of court ladies with nodding heads, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The elegant ladies dressed in gorgeous traditional robes...

A fine pair of Italian porcelain chinoiserie nodding head figures of a Chinese Mandarin couple, made for the Marbo Lamp Company, circa 1960's, Inl...