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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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Antique 19th Century German Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Meissen Porcelain Articulated Nodding Head Pagoda Figure
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Meissen Porcelain articulated nodding head pagoda figure. 20th century, blue crossed swords mark on the neck, numbered 67827, painter 126D, body mark...
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Rare C19th Pottery Nodding Figure
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A rare C19th English pottery figure of a seated Japanese gentleman in traditional robes, with a nodding head which is lead weighted inside to make his head rock, with a bottle and cu...
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Antique 1850s English Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Pair Italian Chinoiseries Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mottahedeh, Italy.
By Mottahedeh
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair Italian Chinoiseries Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mottahedeh, Italy. A pair of Chinese export style nodding head figures of Mandarins from the co...
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Gustave Bayol Carved Lifesize Wood Nodding Donkey, C1900
By Gustave Bayol
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular in person! It has a real presence!
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20th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Pair Meissen nodding Pagodas, C19th 17cm high
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair late 19th Century Meissen porcelain nodding Pagoda figures. Each with wonderful bold hand painted decoration. Signed to the base with Blu...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Figurative Sculptures

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