European Natural Specimens

Executed in the best traditions of Meissen, this exceptionally fine statuette depicts a cupid with a suffering expression on his face and an empty quiver of arrows at his feet. This composition instantly evokes an unambiguous emotion in the viewer – the love is gone. Hallmarked with Meissen crossed swords and numbered ‘18’ on the bottom of the base. Dimensions: Height: 7.13 inches (17.82cm) With: 3.63 inches (9.07cm) Depth: 3.38 inches (8.45cm) Meissen Meissen porcelain or ‘Meissen china...

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...

Very Stylish German Meissen Glazed Porcelain Parrot of exceptional quality, last quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Naturalistically modelled and perched on a tree stump above a roc...

Meissen 19th Century Porcelain Figure "Gentleman" Beautiful porcelain figure representing a man of the time, in white and blue with gold details with a bowl, was manufactured in a fa...

Fine German Meissen porcelain beveled wall mirror with a pair of figural cherubs. Finely modelled as an elegant 18th century piece of art, hand painted white porcelain china with cob...

Charming Meissen figure of a finely modeled white cat with a blue bow. The cat looks like he is playing, as he is leaning forward with his long white tail in the air. You can see how realistic his eyes, ears and paws were made. This enchanting Meissen white...

Porcelain Meissen cockatoo from 18th century. The Meissen porcelain factory has gained a reputation for its production of exquisite, high-quality por...

Excellent Meissen porcelain group of the 19th century. Very large depiction of the allegory of agriculture grouped around an apple tree: in the foreground an elderly man chopping wood...

This is a Mythological Meissen group Porcelain figurines depicting two semi nudes nymphs and a nude child holding a fishing net that catches a baby, some fi...

For sale in this ad you can find the prettiest little porcelain figurine. It was manufactured by Meissen Porcelain in the 1860s. The figurine depicts a water carrying a tray with foo...

Meissen great dane white porcelain dog. Antique white porcelain dog sculpture of a great dane beautifully modeled with original custom conforming red velvet covered base, with markin...

A very fine vintage Meissen porcelain blanc de chine figure of a Jester with a monkey and owl dating from the 20th century. The figure stands on a narr...