German Porcelain

wonderfully sculptural bisque porcelain vase "Artichoke" by Heinrich Fuchs for Hutschenreuther, released between 1968 and 1970 with matte exterior and gloss interior, marked

Meissen Porcelain Ming Dragon Green with Ornate Border A dinner service for 12 people, 41 pieces Designed and manufactured by the renowned porcelain factory founded in Meissen, Germ...

Rosenthal Sanssouci coffee pot, sugar bowl and cream jug. Hand-painted flowers, foliage in relief and gold edge. 1950s. The coffee pot measures:...

Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers. Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Meissen, Germany. A pair of large antique Blue ...

One of the kind hand-painted porcelain dinner fish service for 14 made by famous Ambrosius Lamm studio in Dresden in 1930s. This service was made by a special order, only few fish se...

An elaborate set of 8 Continental porcelain hand painted cabinet plates with cobalt and gold borders. The plates measure 10.88 inches in diameter and depict 8 different allegorical s...

Antique Meissen plate in hand-painted porcelain. Romantic scene, blue border with gold decoration. Late 19th century. Diameter: 22 cm. In ex...

19th century Miniature Childs Porcelain tea service 9 pieces Miniature Porcelain, not marked Tea pot, a lidded sugar bowl, a milk jar, 6 cups and ...

Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) for Rosenthal Studio-linie. A set of five demitasse cups with saucers. Modernist retro design. 1980’s. Marked. Perfect condition. Cup: Height 7.0 cm x Dia...

A Late 19th Century German Meissen Porcelain Soup Tureen / Centerpiece The finely painted porcelain lidded bowl topped with a cherub kneeling while draped in a flowing garment, hold...

A Monumental Meissen Porcelain Figural Group of Apollo and the Nine Muses on Mount Parnassus. Comprised of sixteen interlocking parts. Apollo standing holding a lyre and with Pegasus besides a tree, atop a rocky outcrop detailed with foliage and waterfalls above nine goddesses: Calliope, seated and shown writing, representing eloquence and epic poetry. Clio, seated with an open book and blowing a trumpet, representing history. Erato, seated and holding a kithara, representing science and the arts Euterpe, seated and holding a flute, representing music. Melpomene, seated holding a knife and with one hand to her head, representing tragedy. Thalia, seated and holding aloft mask, representing comedy and idyllic poetry. Urania, seated with telescope and globe, representing astronomy and astrology, Polyhymnia, standing with one hand raised and holding a book, representing sacred poetry. Terpsichore, standing, representing dance. Each piece exceptionally finely detailed and painted. The base portions with rocaille edges. On a later black polished wooden base. Multiple blue crossed swords marks. Each piece titled to underside. German, Circa 1880. Mount Parnassus, is a spur of the Pindus Mountains in central Greece and was sacred to the ancient Greeks and in mythology to Apollo, the god of music and poetry and of the Sun and light. Mount Parnassus the mythical centre of poetry, music, and learning in ancient Greece was a popular theme in Barqoue and Rococo art, often substitutable with Athena’s arrival at Mount Helicon from the fifth book of Ovid’s “Metamorphoses”, where she asks the Muses to show her the new spring which gushed forth from the spot where Pegasus “with his hoof of horn opened the earth” (V, 250-260). Here, the mountain, formed from rugged rock cliffs, culminates in a plateau on which the youthful Apollo stands and plays the lyre. The Castalian spring flows from beneath Pegasus’ hoof, representing the source of inspiration and attracting the nine muses, who embody the arts and inspire creation through song, music, and dance. Mount Parnassus was created at the Meissen porcelain manufactory as a table centrepiece and an earlier version, apparently with only five muses, is listed in the inventory of the pastry shop of the Meissen manufactory manager and cabinet minister Heinrich Graf Brühl in 1753. The storage in the pastry shop of approximately 3,000 objects and dishes, including many individual parts for centrepieces, is related to their function as table decorations, replacing decorations previously made by the confectioner from perishable materials such as sugar or wax. The purpose of this table decoration was as a feast for the eyes to accompany the feast of the banquet. The sculptural figurines often depicted a particular theme, with characters drawn from theatre and opera, from classical mythology or pastoral idylls. Allegories and mythological themes, such as the glorification of fine arts, were also popular. Stylistically, Mount Parnassus fits Kändler’s style of the 1740s, and was sold by Brühl in 1762 to Frederick the Great of Prussia who used mythology as a means of self-expression and had already ordered individual figures of Apollo and the Muses as table decorations in 1744. Today it is in the Museum of Applied Arts, Frankfurt (inv. no. M.L. 41). There is another version of Mount Parnassus, from the collection of Prince Alexander Dolgorukoff, in the Hermitage in Saint Petersburg. The present version dates to the second half of the nineteenth century when there was a great revival of Kändler rococo figurines which were reissued and a “Second Rococo”. Another nineteenth century example is in the collection of the Museo Francesco Borgogna, Italy (inv. 1906, XIII, 19-20). These nineteenth century versions were made by the Meissen factory using Kändler's period models. It is recorded that a new version of Mount Parnassus, dating to the 1880s, was part of the Royal Porcelain collection in Dresden: 'In the porcelain collection there is a new version from the 1880s based on the old models, the largest group of this genre, the Parnassus, which shows the named muses all around on the lower part of the rock, each practising their own art, while on the top there is Apollo with the lyre and next to it the Castalian spring rises from the hoofbeat of Pegasus. Each figure is executed individually with its rocky background, and all the pieces are then fitted together, as we have already seen in his earlier, larger compositions. The rock pieces are finished off like a pedestal at the bottom with Rococo ornaments.' (Jean Louis Sponsel, Kabinettstücke der Meissner Porzellan-manufaktur von Johann Joachim Kändler, Leipzig, 1900, pp. 203-204). Kunst und kunsthandwerk; monatsschrift herausgegeben vom Österreichischen museum fuer kunst und industrie, Vienna, 1894, v.7 pt.1, p.133. Kari Berling, Das Meißner Porzellan und seine Geschichte. Leipzig 1900, S. 99, 187-200. Helmuth Gröger, Johann Joachim Kaendler. Dresden, 1956. Peter W Meister, Franz Adrian Dreier, Figürliche Keramik aus zwei Jahrtausenden. Kat Museum für Kunsthandwerk, Frankfurt. Frankfurt 1964, Nr. 90. Rainer Rückert, Meißener Porzellan, 1710-1810. Kat. Ausst. Bayerisches Nationalmuseum München. München 1966. Stefan Bursche, Tafelzier des Barock. München 1974, Abb. 300. "Tafelaufsatz, Der Parnass", Auswahlkatalog, Museum für Kunsthandwerk (Frankfurt am Main, Germany), 1987, pp. 86-87. Alfred Ziffer, ‘Meissener Porzellanplastik für fürstliches Interieur und Zeremoniell’, Keramos, Issue 241/242, pp. 29–52. MEISSEN The production of Meissen porcelain began in 1710 at the manufactory at Meissen...

A fine pair of antique Vergiss Meinnicht (Forget-me-not) pattern plates. By the Royal Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. Decorated with Deutsche Blumen floral sprays to the center incl...

Meissen commedia dell'arte model of Scapino by Peter Reinicke, c. 1744. In dancing pose, a yellow hat in his left hand and a belt with gilt dagger and...

Amazing vase designed by Cuno Fischer (1914-1973) for Rosenthal Studio Linie. It has a simple structure with an elegant silhouette that widens slightly towards the top; this shape is...

An Art Nouveau figurine by Rosenthal. Entitled "Stürmende Bacchantes" which translates to "Storming Bacchantes". Depicting three half clothed figures stepping towards (or from)...

Beautiful creamer teapot circa 1950's West Germany Bavaria beautiful pastel colors and design excellent condition.

Pair of antique (late 19th century) reticulated porcelain baskets supported by putti around a tree stump, and encrusted with raised flowers. Each 16 inches tall. Each with the Meiss...

Antique German KPM Royal Berlin Porcelain Hand-Painted Oyster Plate with six wells. The KPM Royal Berlin factory, renowned for producing fine porcelain since the 18th century, is hi...

A Pair Of Meissen Porcelain Mythological Figural groups, of 'Neptune and Thetis' and 'The Triumphal Procession of Amphitrite'. 'Neptune and Thetis' modelled with the god of the sea ...

Meissen service, consisting of 15 pieces: 1 coffee pot with lid, 1 milk jug, 1 sugar bowl, 6 cups and 6 saucers. Shape: B-shape Decor: Bulbous, curved shape, extensive purple d...

Berlin KPM pedestal vaulted vase. It is hand painted on the front with a scene of Kronprinzepalais building redesigned by Johann Heinrich Strack for Prince Frederick William of Pruss...

KPM porcelain coffee, tea service, 19th century, Germany 11 pieces KPM porcelain, marked with the scepter and KPM in blue Tea/ coffee pot, a lidded sugar bowl, a milk jar, 5 comp...

Amazing set of porcelain china by Rosenthal and designed by Raymond Loewy. Made in Germany. Quince is the pattern as it has a definite Asian influence. In excellent condition, no chips or cracks. Set consists of: 13 dinner plates 10.5, 13 soups 7 5/8, 15 salad plates 7.5, 12 fruit cups 4 3/4, 14 bread plates 6, 13 tea-coffee cups, 13 saucers, 11 demitasse cups, 11 saucers, platter 11 x 15, sugar bowl w/lid creamer...

This always wonderful porcelain lidded Rosenthal Studio Line colorful flower sugar bowl or bowl is by a design after Andy Warhol. Signed Andy Warhol. The ...

Meissen porcelain lidded tureen with hand-painted flowers and gold edge. Lid modelled with flowers and foliage. 1920s. Measures: 22 x 13 x 13 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped...

Large, decorative porcelain group, "The noble game of chess". German porcelain manufacturer. Undamaged.

Decorative designer vase by Heinrich, Selb Bavaria, designed by "Häckel", around 1950 This exquisite designer vase by Heinrich from Selb Bavaria, designed by the renowned designer "...

Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1986, produced by Rosenthal Motif: O Tannenbaum Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad Diameter: 11" - 29 cm Comes in original box and pamphlet. Bo...

An incredible and truly monumental 19th century Meissen Porcelain Covered urn emblematic of autumn. This is one of the most incredible and sp...

This is a beautiful and ornate Vintage Dresden Revival porcelain centrepiece, late 20th century in date. The centrepiece features a winged cherub on each side holding an oval pierc...

Coffee at an Artistic Level – Tapio Wirkkala's Rosenthal Studio Line Modulation Set Elevate your coffee experience with this stunning 39-piece Rosenthal Studio Line Modulation coffe...

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. A set of four dishes in porcelain. Hand-painted in blue. Rare form. Approximately from 1900. Marked. Perfect condition. Third factory quality. D...

An important, extremely rare, and rather large 18th century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child, By Johann Joachim (J.J.) Kändler, Circa: 1744. This is an incredible and extremely rare 18th century Meissen Porcelain piece modeled by the greatest Meissen modeler ever in the Company, Johann Joachim (J.J.) Kändler. Thalia can be seen seated on a gorgeous hand-carved and hand-painted flowered and vined porcelain pedestal. Her right arm is raised holding a Phantom of the Opera Black and White Mask, while in her other arm is a young Harlequin dancing and singing holding a hat. Thalia is wearing a gilt-edged dark blue bodice with white floral decorations over a black corset draped in a red-over-yellow robe...

A 19th C. Meissen Porcelain Figural Group of Musician Lovers seated on a Sofa with a Pug Dog, After J.J. Kandler. The piece depicts a man and a woman seated on an ornate sofa, each engaged in a musical performance. The woman is elegantly attired in a gown adorned with delicate floral motifs, playing a lute, while the man is dressed in fine blue and gold attire, playing a flute. Their facial expressions reflect concentration and grace as they engage in a shared musical moment. The intricate detailing in their clothing, including the delicate folds of the fabric and the fine detailing of the lace and ribbons, the 24k Gold...

European hand-painted porcelain figure. Queen with crown, key and scepter. Late 19th century. Measures: 15 x 7 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

An Elaborate 19th century Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Sultana Riding an Elephant. After the model by P.J. Reinicke and J.J. Kändler, the Sultana sitting on the elephants back and h...

Meissen, a set of six "Pink Rose" porcelain plates hand-painted with pink roses. Approximately from the 1930s/1940s. In perfect condition. Third factory quality. Marked. Dimensions: ...

An important pair of Meissen Porcelain Groups depicting "Alexander The Great Concurring India". Modeled with Alexander the great's three warriors/soldiers riding on caparisoned eleph...

Carl Werner Lorenz Hutschenreuther porcelain nude girl and fawn. Free shipping within the United States and Canada.

Rosenthal Porcelain Footed Demitasse Cup and Saucer Set Moss Rose Pompadour.Rosenthal - Continental China in the lovely Moss Rose Pompadour Pattern on an ivory background with off ce...

A magnificent and fully complete set of 5 Meissen figures emblematic of the senses: Hearing, smell, touch, taste, and sight, Modeled by J.J. Kändler and J.F. Eberlein. These figures ...

An extraordinarily fine set of Meissen Porcelain cabinet plates. Each with a gilt scalloped rim, a pierced or reticulated border (with a left-hand twist), and centers with varying...

Meissen, Germany, late 19th to early 20th century Hard-paste porcelain, hand-painted with polychrome enamels and gilt accents, applied porcelain flowers, five small knop feet. ...

Meissen rarest Art Nouveau item: The wave Size: Height 3.34 inches Depth 6.10 inches Width 8.26 inches Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen sword mark (glazed bott...

Meissen porcelain plate in relief decor and hand painted in gold.

A Highly Important pair of Museum Quality Louis XV Period 18th century Meissen Porcelain filigree openwork vases with a medially of flowers and vined leaves. This is truly an excepti...

I would like to offer you this amazing KPM porcelain figurine of a lady warrior with her shield and spear. I believe she is Athena. As you can s...

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Rare porcelain soup service by Meissen in Biedermeier style; the set consists of 12 cups with two handles and saucer; the various pieces are made of fine white hard porcelain hand-painted with the decoration "Pink Roses" enriched on all items with sumptuous decorations in relief not painted. Unlike the simple and quite common "Pink Roses", this model is very rare, prestigious, and sought after, therefore even more expensive; in fact, the objects with this relief decoration, much more particular and detailed than others, were fired three times, while those with only the "Pink Roses" decoration only twice. Moreover, the execution of this ornamental motif with delicate and graceful flowers was entrusted only to the most experienced and skilled painters, those in possession of the prestigious diploma obtained at the "School of Drawing of Meissen" established since 1764. The edges of the cups and saucers are scalloped and finished in pure gold as are the handles. All pieces bear the original Meissen trademark (two crossed swords) and from the enclosed list it can be stated with certainty that our service was produced between 1934 and 1944; moreover, on the objects the model is handwritten (61/106), this wording makes the artifacts even more precious and appreciated as they preserve all the characteristics of the author's calligraphy. Meissen porcelain was created in the castle of Albrechtsburg, in Meissen, a small town in Saxony near Dresden, in 1710, at the behest of Augustus the Strong (1670-1733), Prince-Elector of Saxony and King of Poland, who wanted to start production after the studies and experiments of his alchemist Bottger. Bottger discovered the formula for porcelain, in fact at that time, only the Chinese and Japanese had the recipe to create this wonderful material; Meissen was, therefore, the first porcelain produced in Europe! Bottger never revealed his formula to anyone, only a certain stage was known to the workers; we do not know, even today, in what proportions the different components are mixed; this is the great secret that allowed the famous brand to be considered the best in the world, Meissen porcelain is given the nickname of "white gold"! Through the years, Meissen has perfected its hard-paste products with high-temperature firing during its glazing. Meissen's porcelain patterns have been copied by many other manufacturers around the world such as Royal Copenhagen, Dresden, Herend, and many others, but Meissen's porcelain glaze maintains its quality over time and is superior to all (plates will not scratch with prolonged use of cutlery!). This is why even old Meissen...

Small oval Meissen porcelain openwork dish, 1920s An oval small dish by Meissen. An openwork porcelain dish with floral pattern. The rim is openwork porcelain and has 4 in cartouche...

Adorable thirteen porcelain cork pourers or bottle stoppers with figural porcelain heads of eleven cheerful men and two beautiful girls, Germany, 1930s....

A stunning, antique 1860’s Dresden porcelain centerpiece with floral transfer ware and gilt decoration now fitted with a later, quality removable copper liner. Most of the early ...

A fine set of 6 small Dresden porcelain twin-handled bowls. By Richard Klemm. Perfect for use as condiment or pickle dishes. With a tapered, shaped body, a scalloped rim, and twi...

From a collection of white and blanc de chine figures we are pleased to offer this fine German porcelain figure of a garden bird by renowned maker Meissen ...

A 19th century Meissen porcelain 'Elements' ewer emblematic of water. Blue crossed swords mark. The present ewer, representing water,...

Completely handmade porcelain bowl with a hands-free naturalistic painted hare figure with black spots. The Easter bunny is sitting in the middle of the bowl for decorating nuts or s...

Completely handmade porcelain bowl with a hands-free naturalistic painted hare figure with black spots. The Easter bunny is sitting in the middle of the bowl for decorating nuts or s...

Completely handmade porcelain bowl with a hands-free naturalistic painted hare figure with black spots. The Easter bunny is sitting in the middle of the bowl for decorating nuts or s...

A 19th century Meissen Porcelain Model Of Empress Catherine II Of Russia's Favorite Dog (Russisches Windspiel). This delightful 19th-century Meissen porcelain model depicts Empress C...

KPM, Berlin. Six Royal Ivory tea cups with saucers in cream-colored porcelain with gold decoration. 1920s. The cup measures: 9.3 x 5.5 cm. Sauce...

A fine set of 5 antique Neoclassical German porcelain bowls. By Meissen. Each with hand painted Deutsche Blumen floral sprays to the center wit...