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Rococo Porcelain

ROCOCO STYLE

Rococo was an aesthetic movement in the fine and decorative arts in the 18th century that found its inspiration in nature and fostered an overall lightness and delicacy of form, construction and ornament in interior design. Rococo furniture, while greatly influenced by trends in Italy and Germany, is often called Louis XV style — the movement having reached its best expression during that sybaritic French king’s reign.

The term “rococo” is thought to be a portmanteau of the French words rocaille and coquilles — “rock” and “shells” — organic motifs frequently used in architecture and design of the style.

When it comes to authentic Rococo furniture's characteristics, it is above all sensuous and social. The furniture of earlier eras in Europe had been heavy in every sense; the Rococo period saw the appearance of light-framed upholstered armchairs, side chairs and occasional tables that could easily be moved to form conversational circles.

The signal detail of Rococo furniture design is the gently curved cabriole, or S-shaped chair-, table-, and cabinet-leg. It imitates the bend of a tree limb or a flower stem. In a further reference to nature, furnishings were often asymmetrical and painted white, or in soft, pastel shades. Rococo has become a timeless style, and as the furniture pieces presented on 1stDibs demonstrate, its playful, sculptural forms can provide visual excitement to contemporary, clean-lined spaces.

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Style: Rococo
Edmé Samson Porcelain Cabaret Tray, Worcester Style Blue with Flowers, 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful cabaret tray made by Edmé Samson in Paris some time in the 19th century. The tray is in the 'blue scale' style that the Worcester fact...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair of Large Vintage 80s Rococo Regency Vases By Agostinelli Italy for Harrods
By Harrods, Porcellane D'arte Agostinelli
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
These exquisite vintage porcelain vases from the 1980s, crafted by Agostinelli, Italy and sold by Harrods, epitomize the luxurious Rococo Regency style. The vases are adorned in a st...
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1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Group, Children Dancing Around A Tree, By J.J. Kaendler, 20th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Four gardener children, two girls and two boys, dancing hand in hand in a circle around a palm-like plant, on the crown of which rests a breakthrough bowl, the figures are wearing el...
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Mid-20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Marcolini Reticulated Plate with Bird and Insect Decoration
Located in Basildon, GB
Meissen Marcolini Reticulated Plate with Bird and Insect Decoration, dating from the Marcolini period (1774–1814).
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Late 18th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Lovely Figurine Group by Acier of the Placidness of Childhood, 1840
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Gorgeous Figurine Group created by Michel Victor Acier (1736 - 1799) around the year 1774: Placidness of Childhood Specifications: A most lovely baby child lies on an ...
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1840s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Louisbourg, Germany, 18th-Century Large Sugar Bowl, with Landscape Scenes
Located in København, Copenhagen
Louisbourg, Germany. 18th-century large sugar bowl, hand painted with landscape scenes, lid with flowers in relief. Measuring: Ø 14.0 cm. x H 12.0 cm. In good condition with insi...
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18th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique Figurative Meissen Compotes in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
A pair of antique figurative Meissen compotes in hand-painted porcelain. Putti on a centaur carrying a large seashell. Museum quality. Dated 1815-186...
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1810s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Set of KPM Porcelain Neuzeriat Plate and Two Small Bowls
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a set of KPM Porcelain Neuzeriat plate and two small bowls. The Neuzeriat plate depicts a large bouquet of flowers in the center, then in the border t...
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20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Figurines Two Putts Holding a Mask and Birdcage
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
19th century Meissen figurines attributed to Ernst August Leuteritz with two putts holding a masc from which mouths come a little dog and a birdcage. Perfect condition.
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1880s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Rococo Group 'Love and Reward', by J.C. Schoenheit, Around 1850
Located in Vienna, AT
Elaborate porcelain group of the 19th century: Young mother in elaborate Rococo clothing, seated on a magnificent Louis XVI-style armchair, resting her left foot on a low pedestal, ...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Dux. Rococo Couple in Hand-Painted Porcelain, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Dux. Rococo couple in hand-painted porcelain. 1940s. Marked. Perfect condition. The woman measures: 21.0 x 13.0 cm. The man measures: 22.0 x 9.0 cm.
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1940s Czech Vintage Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Tea Pot with Animal Spout and Flower Decoration Rococo Period circa 1740
Located in Vienna, AT
Early and rare piece From The Meissen/Germany Manufactory Dating: made circa 1740 Material: white porcelain, glossy finish Technique: handmade porcelain, finest painting Specifications: Very early Meissen tea pot...
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Early 18th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Rosenthal Classic Rose, Vase and Butter Tray in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rosenthal Classic rose. Vase and butter tray in hand painted porcelain with romantic scenes and gold decoration. Mid-20th century. The vase measures: 20 x...
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Mid-20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

19th Century Dresden Porcelain Potpourri Lidded Bowl
Located in Basildon, GB
19th Century Dresden Porcelain Potpourri Lidded Bowl, with a rounded, lobed form with a domed lid, and a scalloped rim and handle with applied floral elements (leaves and a berry). T...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair of 18th Century Hand Painted Multi-Color Porcelain Decorative Dinner Plates
Located in Firenze, IT
These two beautiful and antique hand painted multi-colored porcelain dishes date back to 1700. Each plate has shaped rims with molded and trimmed relief, the white porcelain backgro...
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18th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Two Figurine Groups Four Seasons Allegories by Kaendler, circa 1850
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of splendid figurine groups Manufactory: Meissen Germany Dating: made circa 1850 Material: white porcelain, glossy finish Technique: handmade porcelain, finest painting ...
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1850s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

2 Pairs Antique Porcelain Statues 18th C. Le Nove Metropolitan Museum Collection
Located in Katonah, NY
Provenance: The Metropolitan Museum in New York has in its collection a similar Le Nove Porcelain pair of courting figures. Accession Number: 06.381. Factory: ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Six Rosenthal Classic Rose Egg Cups in Hand Painted Porcelain, Mid-20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Six Rosenthal Classic rose egg cups in hand painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration, mid-20th century. Measures: 7 x 5 cm. In excellent ...
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Mid-20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Rare Meissen Miniature Figure after Johann Joachim Kändler, Girl with Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare antique Meissen miniature figure after Johann Joachim Kändler in hand painted porcelain. Girl with flowers. Dated 1850-1880. Model number 2869. ...
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1850s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Rare Meissen Miniature Figure after Johann Joachim Kändler, Gardener, 1850-1880
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare antique Meissen miniature figure after Johann Joachim Kändler in hand painted porcelain. Gardener. Dated 1850-1880. Model Number 2869. Measures...
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1850s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Three Ilmenau Porcelain Figurines, Dancing Boy Children, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Three Ilmenau porcelain figurines. Dancing boy children, 1970s. Largest measures: 14 x 7.5 cm. In very good condition. Stamped.
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1970s German Vintage Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Exceptional Pair of Rococo Porcelain Vases by Derby, England, c. 1755–1765
Located in CANNES, FR
A rare and exquisite pair of Rococo porcelain vases crafted by the renowned Derby porcelain manufactory in England, circa 1755–1765. These remarkable pieces showcase the playful asym...
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Mid-18th Century British Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

19th century German Meissen painted porcelain model of a Pigeon
Located in Dublin, IE
A very colorful and attractive 19th century Meissen painted porcelain model of a Pigeon, with feathered feet, on rocky base, with unglazed blue crossed swords mark to base. Circa 18...
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19th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Allegory of the Air, Glazed Porcelain, Hispania Porcelain, Spain, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Allegory of the Air. Glazed porcelain. Hispania porcelain, Spain, 20th century. With marks. Enameled porcelain figurine with touches of gold that shows a half-naked boy, with an o...
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20th Century Spanish Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Figurines The German Bacchus Model D 13 Johann C. Schoenheit, circa 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen quite rare figurine group: the so-said German Bacchus Excellently painted & modelled (the details are stunningly sculptured = finest modelling) Design: -- Johann Carl Sc...
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1880s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Nymphenburg Frankenthal Figurine 'Lady With Bird Cage' by Johann Friedrich Lück
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare figurine from the former manufacturer Frankenthal Germany. The lady, dressed in Rococo style: white dress with flowered bodice and apron, white bonnet, is holding an open ...
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1920s German Vintage Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

19th C Meissen Porcelain Allegorical Group of Three Putti with Musical Motifs
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful 19th century Meissen Porcelain allegorical grouping of three putti with musical Motifs. One putti is seen with a trumpet in his hand, the other putti is seen playing a ly...
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1870s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Bohemian Royal Dux Porcelain Figure of a Musician
Located in London, GB
Bohemian Royal Dux porcelain figure of a musician Bohemian, late 19th Century Height 80cm, width 27cm, depth 27cm This charming porcela...
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Late 19th Century Czech Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair of Porcelain Candleholders, after Models from Sèvres, France
Located in Madrid, ES
"Children and pigeons." Inspired by models from the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres (France). The shape of the bases brings the works closer to examples related to the Rococo. The ...
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20th Century European Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

18th Century Derby Porcelain Figure Group of Pluto and Cerberus
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Derby Porcelain Figure Group of Pluto and Cerberus, spotted red lined drape on gilt scroll base, circa 1770
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Late 18th Century English Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pear Shaped Meissen Vase with Cover and Vines with Flowers and Fruits
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful early 19th century pear shaped Meissen covered vase with raised fruits, vines and flowers. The vase is finely hand painted with pink ...
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1870s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Snake Handle Vase With Flower Boquet Painting, by Leuteritz, Ca 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
Very large double snake handle vase in baluster form on a mounted funnel-shaped stand, handles in the form of coiled snake pairs raised on the side, white and cobalt blue base, fine ...
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1880s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Samson Derby Figures of Autumn & Spring
Located in Basildon, GB
Pair of 19th Century Samson Derby Figures of Autumn & Spring, A girl is depicted as Autumn, in a green bodice and flower decorated skirt with puce sash, with a bunch of grapes in one...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

French Hand Painted Porcelain Carriage with Marie Antoinette
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Paris porcelain figural group depicting Marie Antoinette borne in her carriage with small dog following. Carriage has removable top cover. Beautifully-painted detailing, and v...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Sevres Style "Winter" Porcelain Figure After Meissen Friedrich Elias
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite porcelain figure, titled "Winter," is produced after with the influence of the artistry of Friedrich Elias Meyer (circa 1723–1785), a distinguished sculptor for the Me...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Rococo Group, Shpherd Couple Under Trees, by J.J. Kaendler, Ca 1860
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent and rare Meissen porcelain genre group: Elegantly dressed Rococo couple in the shade of a group of trees: a young lady sitting at the feet of her beau, leaning back against...
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1860s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Harlequin and Girl Figurines Model 782 Kaendler Made circa 1840
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen stunning figurine group: Harlequin and girl Measures: height 7.28 inches width 6.69 inches depth 4.13 inches Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Ma...
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1840s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Shepherds Figurines Model 2870 Johann Joachim Kaendler, circa 1850
Located in Vienna, AT
MEISSEN STUNNING FIGURINE GROUP: A COUPLE OF SHEPHERDS WATCHED BY A SCOUT MEASURES: height: 9.25 inches width: 7.28 inches depth: 6.88 inches Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (glazed bottom) model number 2870 / painter's number 62 / former's number 120 FIRST QUALITY Dating: 19th century / made circa 1850 Material: porcelain, glossy finish, multicolored painted Technique: handmade porcelain Style: Rococo MODELLED BY: JOHANN JOACHIM KAENDLER...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique German porcelain group of Venus with Cupid by Meissen
Located in London, GB
Antique German porcelain group of Venus with Cupid by Meissen German, c. 1750 Height 20.5cm, width 11cm, depth 12cm This charming Meissen porce...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Pair of Cachepots Planters Flower Blossoms Rococo Period c. 1750
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous pair of cachepots / planters stunningly decorated with flower blossoms, made in Rococo Period / circa 1750. The white porcelain ...
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18th Century and Earlier German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Seasons Figurines Cupids Allegory of Spring Model 2502 Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen lovely figurines of stunning appearance: Cherubs presented as allegory of spring (= seasons' group of figurines) Model 2502 Measures: height 6.89 inches (17.5 cm) widt...
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1870s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Figurines Ancient Love Legacy Hunter Model A 46 Kaendler made circa 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen very interesting figurines' group: The Legacy Hunter or Ancient Love The details are stunningly scupltured = finest modelling Manufactory: Meissen Dating: made circa 18...
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1870s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Figurines Cherubs Allegory of Geometry Model C47, Acier Made circa 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous figurine group: Cherubs personifying Allegory of Geometry The details are stunningly sculptured = finest modelling! Design: Michel Victor Acier (1736-1799) / mo...
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1870s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Porcelain Chandelier with Flowers and Angels, Germany, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Porcelain chandelier with flowers and angels, Germany, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Baroque Meissen Porcelain Group Four Children Playing Music, J.J. Kaendler, 1770
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Meissen piece from the time the model was created: Four children in festive rural rococo clothing on a high, tiered round base, decorated with a leaf wreath and ribbon fest...
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Late 18th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Longton Hall Figure of Milkman, circa 1755
By Longton Hall
Located in Basildon, GB
Longton Hall Figure of Milkman, circa 1755, with two pails, one on his head the other by his side, wearing a black tricorn hat, white shirt, yellow and puce spotted neckerchief, puce...
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1750s English Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Rococo Group 'The Good Father' by J.C. Schönheit, 20th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Meissen porcelain genre group: The father in domestic garb (housecoat over elaborate house clothes, slippers, high cap) sitting on a cushioned bench and busy supervising hi...
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Late 20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen the Lucky Parents Model E 81 Michel Victor Acier Rococo made c. 1773
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous figurine group: The Lucky Parents, created by Michel Victor Acier (c. 1770-72) Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (bottom not glazed) First qu...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Collection of Lomonosov Porcelain Figurines with Winter Sports Subject
Located in London, GB
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...
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Mid-20th Century Russian Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Ormolu and Sèvres-style porcelain three-piece garniture suite
Located in London, GB
Ormolu and Sèvres-style porcelain three-piece garniture suite French, Late 19th Century Vases: height 44cm, width 21cm, depth 16cm Urn: 38cm, width 33cm, depth 29cm Attributed to Pi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Ormolu

Meissen Group Bacchanal With Wine Barrel, by Kaendler & Meyer, Germany Ca 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare, excellent porcelain group of the 19th century: Youthful Bacchus with nymph and putti grouped around a large wine cask: The Bacchant, covered with a leopard skin, sitting sideways on the barrel, holding up grapes in his left hand and a wine glass with lid...
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1870s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Large Meissen Cupid Group 'Allegory - The Four Seasons', By Leuteritz, Ca. 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
An excellent and rare Meissen group of the seasons with large figures: Four amoretti wrapped in cloths grouped on a rock, representing the four seasons: a female amoretto as spring w...
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1880s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Figurines Cherubs Allegory of Trading Model C42 by Schoenheit
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous figurine group: Cherubs personifying allegory of trade The details are stunningly scupltured = finest modelling! Design: Johann Carl Schoenheit (1730-1805) Sch...
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1850s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Revelry Groups
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming pair of Meissen porcelain figures celebrates the essence of Revelry. First modeled by the renowned Johann Joachim Kändler on bases by Peter Reinicke, circa 1767, these joyous groups depict musicians making merry by playing the French horn, flute, guitar and hurdy-gurdy, and gardeners carrying flowers in baskets and aprons. Two almost identical groups are featured in Meissen: Collector’s Catalogue by Laurence Mitchell. Figures by Kändler were especially popular and served as table decorations at courtly banquets. He took the reigns of the Meissen factory in 1733 and over the following 40 years created more than 900 models, many of which were considered the most important and beautiful ever produced. Many of his designs were so timeless and classic that they continued to be used well into the 19th century. Kändler was highly regarded especially for his allegorical representations and he was certainly at his best when designing the Four Continents...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Eight plates by dresden manufactory porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very beautiful suite of eight plates by dresden porcelain .A scalloped edge and openwork, a reticulated border with panels of garlands of flowers and a paited center with a very beau...
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1890s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Figurines Cherubs Wine Growers Model C 60 by Acier Made circa 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous figurine group: Cherubs as Wine Growers The details are stunningly sculptured = finest modelling! Design: Michel Victor Acier (1736-1799) / model C 60 created 1...
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1870s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Scent Bottle Rocaille En Miniature Watteau Pictures Painted Made
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen nicest rare scent bottle en miniature Please note: Abundantly painted with Watteau scenes! Manufactory: Meissen Dating: made during first half of 19th century (circa 18...
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1850s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Musicians of Jacob Petit Scenes from Parisian Life, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
This is an exquisite and happy subject, the hand-painted porcelain realized by the master is signed with his well-known blue initials "J.P." as his monogram mark. From 1834, Jacob Pe...
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1840s French Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique German Painted Porcelain Cachepots by Meissen
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique German painted porcelain cachepots by Meissen German, Early 20th Century Height 16cm, diameter 17cm A striking pair of early 20th century porcelain cachepots by Me...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Allegory of the Earth, Porcelain, Porcelana Hispania, Spain, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Allegory of the Earth. Glazed porcelain. Hispania porcelain, Manises, Spain, 20th century. With mark on the base. Porcelain figurine enameled with touches of gold that shows a ha...
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20th Century Spanish Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Rococo porcelain for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo porcelain for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage porcelain created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo porcelain made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original porcelain, popular names associated with this style include Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kändler, Michel Victor Acier, and Bow Porcelain. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for porcelain differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $145 and tops out at $158,608 while the average work can sell for $3,237.

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