Porcelain

Very rare Meissen porcelain group of the 19th century: Europe as young woman with imperial insignia: imperial crown on her upswept hair, imperial orb and scepter in her hands, dresse...

Representation of the two court pocket players of Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland in elaborate robes: Joseph Fröhlich with his usual pointed hat, short wais...

Personification of the continent of Africa as a dark-skinned woman who sits on a lion lying on the ground with its mouth open. Her waist and lower legs are dressed in brightly colored feathers, and her legs are wrapped in a wide skirt. Her shoulder cloak is held together in front of her chest by a golden agraffe representing a sun, and her head is covered with an elephant skin with ears, tusks and trunk. In her left hand she holds up a bundle of ears of corn, in her right hand she presents a golden scepter. The group is based on a flat, rectangular base. Tsarina Elisabeth Petrowna was so enthusiastic about a diplomatic porcelain gift...

Meissen Porcelain group of figurines depicts a trio of children attire with beautiful 18th clothes around a birdcage over a table. There are two boys with flutes, one of them is sitt...

Meissen most lovely Greeting Harlequin model 632 / 64529 made second half of 20th century Size: height: 6.29 inches (= 16.0 cm) length of base: 4.99 inches (= 12.7 cm) depth...

Meissen Most Lovely Animal Figurines: Group of Three Dogs -- Stunningly Painted in Most Lifelike Manner (the dogs are painted in dark and bright brown as well as red brown and white). Earthen base with Rocaille ornaments existing. Please Note:The modelling of dogs' skin and creation of their lifelike impression were a most difficult procedure for modeller as well as for sculptor: This hard job could be done only by Meissen masters in 18th century. Designer: Johann Joachim Kaendler...

Meissen gorgeous as well as huge ewer: It derives from a series of Four Elements - this ewer symbolizes AIR. Dating: made 19th century (circa 1870). Material: White porcelain, glossy finish, finest painting. Technique: Handmade porcelain. Designer:   Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706-1775) / he was chief sculptor at Meissen manufactory as from 1742 until the year 1775. He is the most famous modeller Meissen manufactory ever had and created famous series such as Shepherd Figurines, Comedian's Children, Gardener Children (with Acier), Paris Town Criers (with Reinicke and Meyer) , Gallant Figurines, etc. Kaendler designed this ewer (Model 327) circa 1750. Subject: Huge ewer "AIR" from the Elements series (= Air, Water, Earth, Fire). The massive pitcher having large spout is abundantly decorated with sculputured figurines: - there are a lovely cherub as well as two boyish Elves flying from top area / two of them wear music instruments being strongly connected with Air: these are bagpipes and a special type of flute. - the crowned seated figure of Juno or Hera seizing a sceptre is visible at front side or she is accompanied by her attribute, the peacock which symbolizes Love and Beauty. - Zephyr, God of Wind, blows air with all his efforts: It is a nice unclad youth having wings here. - Finally, a winged flying cherub holding a bird is attached to area below. A very particular feature is the fact that the handle of this pitcher is shaped as blue drapery / the spout as well as base are decorated with multicolored feathers. Additionally, various flocks of birds including cranes, storks and pheasants as well as clouds cover the pitcher's surface - all modelled in raised relief. Some multicolored paintings of insects - laid on white porcelain - decorate ewer's upper area. Gorgeous appearance as well as excellent Meissen quality, delicate finest painting, superb modelling. Size: height: 63.5 cm (= 24.99 inches) width: 40.0 cm (= 16.0 inches) Marks: THIS MEISSEN EWER...

Meissen most remarkable items: Two Buddha figurines (male and female) Attention: The Buddha figurines have movable hands, head and tongue. Measures...

Meissen most lovely pair of cherubs with lidded urn vase. Size: Total height 10.23 inches / 26.0 cm Total width 6.49 inches / 16.5 cm Depth 3.93 inches / 10.0 cm Manufactor...

Meissen most lovely Figurines' group making music: Made circa 1770 during Pre-Marcolini Period which means that it was manufactured before 1774 when the Meissen swords had a point at area below, between the hilts. Size: Height 11.81 inches (= 30.0 cm) diameter of base 5.87 inches (= 14.7 cm) Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark with Point between the Hilts (glazed bottom)  First quality Dating: Made circa 1770 Material: Porcelain, glossy finish, multicolored painted Technique: Handmade porcelain Style: Rococo Modelled by: Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706-1775) / since 1731 modeller of Meissen manufactory, he is one of the best sculptors Meissen manufactory ever had. This figurine group was designed around the year 1767. Detailed description: Four musicians, three male and a female one - are attached to high round base edged with cloth hung up as well as with border of leaves. The figurines are clad in elegant Rococo garments, being busy with making music: The group is topped with a man seizing a scroll - obviously it is the conductor being based on a high reticulated pedestal / this figurine is flanked by a man playing the transverse flute and a second one playing the lute / a lady holding a music book stands...

Meissen gorgeous group of figurines 'GALLANT ORCHESTRA', once created by Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706-1775) and Friedrich Elias Meyer (1723-1785): 16 figurines Size: Average height of figurines: circa 13.5 - 16.0 cm / 5.31 - 6.29 inches Average diameter of figurines: circa 5.0 - 6.0 cm / 1.96 - 2.36 inches (measured at round base) Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (underglazed) First quality Painter's Numbers and Former's Numbers existing Dating: made 20th century Material: porcelain, glossy finish, multicolored painted Technique: handmade porcelain Style: Rococo, designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler and Friedrich Elias Meyer / first modelled 1750-60 Specifications: An enchanting masterpiece of 18th century German Rococo Porcelain...

Meissen Gorgeous Figurines: • Rococo Lady with Bouquet of Flowers • Rococo Gallant Man with Hat The Details Are Stunningly Scupltured = Finest Modelling Design: -- Johann J...