A Meissen group of 'The Indiscreet Harlequin', circa 1742, armorial red wax seal to back of base, modelled by J.J. Kandler, with Columbine seated on Beltrame's lap in an amorous embrace, harlequin at their feet peeping up Columbine's skirt, on a shaped…
A Meissen group of 'The Tyrolean Dancers', circa 1740, modelled by Johann Friedrich Eberlein (1695-1749) as two swirling figures with their arms linked, he in a grey hat with a purple rosette and band, green jacket with gilt bands and yellow breeches, she…
19th Century Meissen Twin Handle Centre with European Scene
Large 19th century Meissen large twin handle centre decorated with a traditional European scene surrounded by ornate gilt pattern, height 55 cm restoration to one handle and underside of top rim
Rare Hochst Figures of Pantaloone and Pantalone
A rare pair of Hochst figures of Pantaloone and Pantalone, circa 1752, modelled by J.C.L. Von Lucke, each figure from the Italian Comedy wearing a fur-lined hat, long black coat and iron-red costume, Pantalone with a dagger at his waist and red shoes, his…
Meissen porcelain tankard with silver gilt mount
A silver gilt mounted Meissen porcelain tankard, circa 1720, cylindrical painted in colours with three Chinese figures, a beast and sprays of flowers and foliage including peonies and chrysanthemums, red enamel crossed swords mark, the richly gadrooned…
Meissen porcelain tankard with silver gilt mount, circa 1725
A silver gilt mounted Meissen porcelain tankard, circa 1725, tapering cylindrical painted in the manner of Christian Frederick Heroldt with a continuous scene of a rural landscape with travellers, mendicants and a ruined abbey, the slightly domed cover…
Meissen Porcelain 'Count von Bruhl's Tailor' Figure
A large Meissen porcelain model, 'Count von Bruhl's Tailor', after the original design by Johann Joachim Kandler, German, second half 19th century, modelled as a lively tableau depicting a bespectacled gentleman seated in an ungainly manner astride a goat…
Meissen Schneeballen Ewer, 19th Century
A large and impressive Meissen Schneeballen ewer, circa 1870 loss to wings, leaves throughout, restoration present, underglaze blue crossed swords to base, 64 cm high
Meissen Porcelain Snuff-Box with Gold Mounts
A gold mounted Meissen porcelain snuff-box, circa 1755, oval of slightly bombe outline and moulded with scrolls, finely painted in colours on all sides with figures in landscapes with distant villages, the interior of the cover with a portrait of two…
Meissen Porcelain Parrots from Melba Collection
A pair of Meissen porcelain parrots, circa 1870 (2). A pair of Meissen porcelain parrots, circa 1870 naturalistically modelled, with brightly coloured plumage, each perched on a tree stump on a rocky outcrop, both having crossed swords mark in under glaze…
Meissen Turk Riding Elephant & Rhinoceros Groups
Two Meissen groups: Turks riding an elephant & a rhinoceros, late 19th century, after the 1750s models by J.J. Kandler and P.J. Reineke Turbaned figures in splendid jewelled jackets, floral coats and pantaloons seated upon tasselled cushions and bolsters…
Meissen Animal and Oriental Gentlemen Sugar Box
A Meissen octagonal sugar box and associated cover decorated with animals and Oriental gentlemen, circa 1725 blue KPM marklong
Meissen Apollo Chariot Group, Late 19th Century
A Meissen porcelain mythological Chariot group of Apollo, model no. 3, late 19th century, the sun god wearing a cloak fastened at his shoulder, seated in a chariot drawn by four prancing horses among clouds bursting with sun beams, his putto attendant…
Set of Four Meissen Porcelain Cupids
A set of four Meissen porcelain cupids, late 19th century, each symbolic of a type of love, including cupid Pressing the heart (L107), cupid with bellows (L108), cupid Piercing the heart (L109) and cupid holding a broken heart (L116), on marbled socle,…
Meissen Bolognese Terrier Figure by Kandler, 1750
A Meissen figure of a Bolognese seated terrier scratching it's chin, after a model by J.J. Kandler, blue crossed swords mark, circa 1750. 20 cm high. Provenance: The Barry Byrne Collection, Christie's Sydney, 15 & 16 July 1992, lot 551. Originally modeled…
Large 19th century Meissen porcelain nodding, pagoda figure, depicted seated with legs crossed, with nodding head and articulated hands and tongue, with expressive face and lobed ears, wearing robe decorated with floral sprays, in rich tones of pink,…
Meissen Bat-Wielding Gentleman Figure
Meissen mid 18th century figure of a gent wielding a bat, from the Estate of the late Eric Dare. Height 18 cm
Monumental Meissen Urns, 19th Century - Pair
A supurb pair of monumental Meissen 3 sectional urns, 19th century. 90 cm each
Meissen Porcelain and Ormolu Centrepiece with Exotic Birds
A rare Meissen porcelain and ormolu centrepiece, circa 1890, the intricate centrepiece, modelled with various exotic birds perched on porcelain and ormolu branches, emanating three sconces, all mounted on a shaped ormolu base, raised on four bracket feet.…
Meissen Gardeners Figures, Kaendler & Schoenheit, 19th Century
A large pair of Meissen figures, model no. 2868 and B65, by Johann Kaendler & Johan carl Schoenheit, 19th century, modelled as male and female gardeners, each in elaborate clothing with flowers in hand, underglazed blue crossed swords to underside of base…
Meissen porcelain putti 'Night & Day' figurines
A pair of Meissen porcelain figure of putti 'Night & Day', late 19th century, each nude cherub holding attributes, night with poppy heads and an owl, day with a torch and sunflower, on circular moulded bases with rocaille feet. Height 180 cm
Meissen Porcelain Sugar Box with Acanthus Leaves and Gilt Decoration
A Meissen porcelain oval sugar box and cover, circa 1720, moulded with bands of acanthus leaves, the cover centred with a foliate boss and gilt within, having gilt line decoration and scrolls, height 6 cm, width 13 cm, depth 9.5 cm
Meissen Porcelain Fisherboy and Fishergirl Figurines, 1755
A pair of Meissen porcelain figurines, circa 1755 depicting a fisherboy and fishergirl, probably modelled by P. Reinicke, the boy in puce coat and green breeches standing on a naturalistic base emptying a basket of fish, marked in crossed swords to the…
Meissen Cockatoo on Stump with Grasses, Late 19th Century
A Meissen cockatoo, with naturalistically modelled plumage, standing on a stump with grasses, blue crossed swords mark, late 19th century, height 35 cm
Pair of Meissen Figures: Touch and Summer
Two Meissen figures. One emblematic of touch, late 19th century, with a blue crossed swords mark, incised model no. 1136, after the model by J.J. Kändler Meissen statuettes, the other emblematic of Summer. Incised '688' and impressed. 29 cm high
Meissen Figure Group of Count Bruhl's Tailor Riding Goat
A large late 19th century Meissen figure group after a 1730s design by J.J. Kandler of Count Bruhl's Tailor, sitting astride a billy-goat, wearing a floral painted and gilded coat, his trade accoutrements about him, including an iron and scissors hanging…
Meissen Porcelain Figure: Rape of the Sabine Woman, c. 1750
A rare Meissen porcelain figure modelled by J.J.Kandler after Giambologna of the Rape of the Sabine Woman, German circa 1750, underglaze blue crossed swords mark. Provenance: Rhodes collection. Albert Amor Ltd London 03/07/2015 (3000 pounds). Robert Burke…
Meissen Bolognese Terrier Figure, 1770
A Meissen figure of a Bolognese seated terrier after a model by J.J. Kandler, blue crossed swords mark, circa 1770. 23.5 cm high. Provenance: The Barry Byrne Collection, Christie's Sydney, 15 & 16 July 1992, lot 553. Originally modeled by Kandler in 1740…
Meissen Cupid Figure with Rose Staff
A Meissen figure of cupid holding a rose staff, late 19th century, holding a flower wreathed staff and gesturing with his finger, on a marbled socle, blue crossed swords marks, various pressnummer (L126), height 20.5 cm
Meissen Cache Pots with Military and Hunting Scenes
A pair of Meissen cache pots, 19th century, each finely painted, one with a continuous scene of a military camp, the other with a hunting scene, in the manner of Heroldt, divided by gilt panels, and flanked by bearded and horned masks, the moulded rim and…
19th Century Meissen Figural Lamp with Shade
A large Meissen figural lamp with shade, German, 19th century, fitted for electricity. 66 cm high, base only factory mark to base
Carl Thieme German Monkey Band, 1860
A sixteen-piece Carl Thieme German Monkey band after the 18th century Meissen, circa 1860, each signed for Saxonian Porcelain Factory Carl Thieme and VEB Saxonian Porcelain Manufactory Dresden.
Meissen Porcelain Elephant, 19th Century
A large porcelain elephant by Meissen, 19th century, after the original mid 18th century model by P. Reinicke, the model in naturalistic colouration, with trunk curled and mouth agape showing a fine set of teeth, blue cross marks to the belly, height 23.5…
Classical Figural Groups in Meissen Porcelain
Meissen porcelain, pair of classical figural groups comprising Venus seated on sphinx and Jupiter seated on a sphinx inscribed to base '1258, 72', Jupiter with underglaze blue crossed swords mark (A/F) (2). Provenance: Ezra Norton Family Collection
Meissen Porcelain Mirror with Cherubs and Lady Portrait
A Meissen German porcelain mirror with applied cherubs and flowers and fine hand painted portrait of a lady, 19th century. 75 x 45 cm
Melba Collection: Meissen Porcelain Tray with Floral Decoration
A Meissen porcelain tray, 19th century the deep quadrilobate tray modelled with a basket weave border and naturalistic twig handles to either end, having a gilded rim, decorated with polychromatic sprays of 'Deutsche Blumen', crossed swords in underglaze…
Meissen Oval Plaque, Family Scene, 1760
A Meissen oval plaque signed Loehnig Marcolini, dated 1760, finely painted scene of family enjoying domestic life, 19 cm high, 25 cm wide, Reference, Dresden China by William B. Honey page 137, 18th century Porcelain by George Savage page 83
Meissen Gardener Figurines, 19th Century, Blue and White
A pair of Meissen gentleman and lady Gardener figurines, mid 19th century, pattern B 65, with additional numbers apparently 168, originally modelled by Johann Carl Schoenheit about 1765, the well modelled pair in blue and white colours with gilt…
Meissen Count Bruhl's Tailor Figurine
A Meissen model of Count Bruhl's Tailor, 20th century, after the original model by Kaendler. A jovial gentleman in a floral frockcoat carrying a pretzel, with a pail of kids on his back and riding a billy goat with an iron in its mouth; with crossed…
Meissen Figural Centrepieces with Courting Couple and Putti
Two large Meissen figural centrepieces, German, late 19th century, each in the form of a pierced flower adorned basket, one supported by a central column of a courting couple, the other decorated with putti carrying sheaves of wheat, supported by two…
Meissen Print Seller Figure, 1750
Antique Meissen 'Print Seller' figure circa 1750 based on the series of table figures by J.J. Kaendler. Figure modelled with an unfurled print, with further prints in the drawers of his carried bag. Ex: Moorabool Antiques, height 16.5 cm
Meissen Porcelain Schneeballen Urn with Blossom Decoration
A pair of Meissen porcelain 'Schneeballen' baluster form urn and covers, German late 19th century, encrusted allover with blosson flower heads, the handles formed as entwined branches with applied berries and floral blooms, factory mark to base, 45 cm high
Meissen Boy & Girl Ceramic Figures - 13.5cm Height
Meissen boy and girl ceramic figures height 13.5 cm
"The Capture of the Tritons" Figure Group
Meissen 19th century 'The Capture of the Tritons' figure group modelled by J.J. Kandler, formed as Venus & her attendant kneeling on a rock, hauling a fishing net in which a protesting young triton has been caught among a catch of fish, Cupid to the side…
Meissen Figures, 19th Century, German (2)
A pair of Meissen figures, German, 19th century, 26.5 cm high (2)
Meissen Porcelain Sewing Table on Tripod Stand
A Meissen porcelain inset sewing table on tripod stand 19th century, 79 cm high, 54 cm long and 48 cm deep
19th Century Meissen Magpie Models on Tree-Stump Bases
Pair of 19th century Meissen models of Magpies, after Johann Joachim Kandler, depicted perched to left and right, their tails raised and squawking, with black and white bodies and blue and green wing and tail feathers, on high tree-stump bases applied…
Meissen Seated Cupid Porcelain Figure with Heart
Antique Meissen porcelain seated cupid figure holding a heart, marked to base, height 11 cm approx,
Meissen Parrot Porcelain Figure, 1880s
Meissen German porcelain parrot figure, c.1880's incised Z49 with painted blue crossed swords mark, height 26 cm
Meissen Porcelain Children with Flowers
A German Meissen porcelain figure group of four children holding flowers, 19th century, blue crossed swords mark, 28 cm high
Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Flower Basket
Meissen, reticulated porcelain basket, of rocaille-moulded lozenge form encrusted with flowers, the interior painted with flowers, the branch-form handles sweeping down to form the feet, with blue crossed swords mark to underside, height 17 cm width 41.5…
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figural Group - 'The Lottery Game'
Meissen 'The Lottery Game' important antique German porcelain figural group, by J.J. Kaendler, circa 1760, blue crossed swords mark to base, 14.5 cm high
Meissen Winter Figural Sauce Tureen by J J Kaendler
Meissen 'Winter' figural sauce tureen, circa 1750 by J J Kaendler, represented as a ice skater, dressed in purple britches and a lemon coat, on circular brass base, inscribed 'Escalier de Cristal.' Underglazed cross swords mark partially visible under…
Meissen figure of a cupid, depicted kneeling on one knee, with head slightly tilted to the right, presenting a heart on a cushion, with foliage and blanket to ground, in tones of pink, blue, red and brown on a white ground, accented with gilt, marked with…
Meissen Parrot Trio on Tree-Stumps
Three German porcelain models of parrots, 19th/20th century, each naturalistically modelled with brightly coloured plumage, perched on a tree-stump, with blue crossed swords mark for Meissen to base, (A/F) (3). Approx. Height 34 cm
Meissen Porcelain Figural Group 'School of Love'
A Meissen porcelain figural group, 'School of Love', model F74, 19th century, after the 18th century model by Michel Victor Acier, depicting six female figures flanking a central figure of cupid reading from a book on a pedestal, underglazed blue crossed…
Meissen Blanc de Chine Figure of Eastern Princess on Camel
A Meissen blanc de chine figure of an Eastern princesses on a camel, emblematic of Asia, from the Four Continents modelled by Johann Friedrich Eberlein, late 18th century, blue cross swords and star mark, 23 cm high
Meissen Octagonal Sugar Box with Animal and Oriental Decor
A Meissen octagonal sugar box and associated cover, circa 1725, decorated with animals and Oriental gentlemen, blue KPM mark
Meissen-style Equine & Hunting Tete-a-Tete Chocolate Set
A Meissen style porcelain Tete a Tete chocolate set, 19th century, comprising two covered chocolate pots and underplates, a chocolate pot, creamer, sucrier, and tray all decorated with various equine and huntings scenes, with gilt highlights, each piece…
Meissen Figural Candelabra Pair, 19th Century
A pair of Meissen four-light figural candelabra, late 19th century, each with a shaped circular base, one with a male and one female vine leaf draped figure, holding a child on their lap and the scrolled shaft issuing four flower crusted candle branches…
Lady and Cupid Figure Group with Attendants
Meissen 19th century figure group with a lady & cupid with attending figures to the rocky base, probably modelled after Acier, some damage & restorations. Height 30 cm
Meissen Antique German Porcelain Europa on Bull Statue, 18th/19th Century
Meissen antique German porcelain Europa on a bull statue, 18th/19th century, blue crossed sword mark to base, 25 cm high
Meissen Porcelain Candlesticks, 1830s
Pair of Meissen German porcelain candlesticks, circa 1830s. 59 cm
Chantilly Porcelain Pomade Pot: Floral Insects, Meissen Style (1740)
Chantilly porcelain pomade pot, c. 1740, finely painted with floral specimens and insects in the Meissen style, the cover surmounted by a floral finial, height 9.5 cm. Provenance: J M Bealu & Fils, rue du Bac, 75007, Paris, Private Collection, Qld
Meissen Porcelain Pot Pourris with Courting Scene
A pair of Meissen porcelain pot Pourris, 20th century, each of ovoid form with a pierced leaf decorated lid, raised on a square plinth base, the body decorated with a finely detailed courting scene to each side, set on a cobalt blue ground with gilt…
Meissen Monkey Violinist by Kaendler (1850)
Meissen monkey violinist, modelled by Kaendler circa 1850
Meissen Porcelain Figural Candelabra, Late 19th Century
A Meissen porcelain figural candelabra, late 19th century, the flower encrusted central column supporting five foliate arms, the lower section modelled with putto amongst coloured flowers, crossed swords mark in under glaze blue, impressed numbers and…
Meissen Floral Tureen with Vine Handles
A Meissen lidded tureen, circular, applied decoration of fruit and flowers, painted with sprigs and bouquets of flowers, cut lemon finial, vine handles. Underglazed blue crossed swords mark. 'Marcolini Period' 1774-1815. Diameter 23 cm, height 20 cm
Meissen Porcelain Figure of Man with Flowers and Shovel
Large late 19th century Meissen porcelain figure, depicting a man holding a bouquet of flowers while resting his other arm on a shovel and watering pail, in tones of green, yellow, purple and blue, raised on an acanthus and c-scroll base with gilt accents…
19th Century Meissen Jester Statue with Blue Sword Mark
Meissen antique German porcelain jester statue, 19th century, blue crossed sword mark to base, 16 cm high
Meissen Cupid Figures from Trout Collection
A pair of Meissen figures of cupid, 19th century, 18 cm high. Provenance: The collection of Sir Leon and lady Trout, Christies, Brisbane, 6 June 1989, lot 521, Private collection, Sydney
Meissen Porcelain Lioness Statue by August Gaul
August Gaul for Meissen, porcelain statue of a lioness, signed 'A. Gaul' on base, impressed double crossed sword mark above 'Weifs', and numbered to underside, height 30.5 cm length 36.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
Meissen Baker Figure from Cris de Paris Series
18th century Meissen figure of a baker from the 'Cris de Paris' series, with wearing a red striped cap, turquoise jacket and matching suit with purple zig-zag pattern. Small crosses swords mark under brown truck enamel. by J J Kaedler, circa 1750, height…
19th century Meissen porcelain figure group, depicting a seated lady, flanked by two attendants, in colourful tones with gilt accents, on a rocaille base, blue crossed swords, incised and painted numbers to base, height 16 cm
Meissen Porcelain Statue, 19th Century, Blue Mark, 29cm High
Meissen German porcelain statue, 19th century, blue factory mark, 29 cm high
Floral Dress Woman with Dogs Meissen Figure
Meissen figure of woman. Woman wearing floral decorated dress on yellow ground, with two dogs. Chip to footed base. Height 28 cm
Meissen Blossom Tray with Cobalt Blue and Gilt Highlights
Meissen hand painted tray hand painted blossom decoration, cobalt blue border, with gilt highlights, shell form to each corner, marked to base. (41 cm X 41 cm approx, square).
Meissen Helena Wolfsohn Covered Urns, Battle Scenes & Bouquets
A pair of Meissen covered urns by Helena Wolfsohn, circa 1879, hand painted with panels of battle scenes interspersed with bouquets on a Royal Blue ground, gold scrolling floriate borders throughout, blue underglaze 'Augustus Rex' mark to base, 25 cm high
Meissen Porcelain Blacksmith Forging Heart Figure
Antique Meissen porcelain figure of Blacksmith forging a heart, approx 20 cm high
Meissen Porcelain Beggar Cupid Figure
Antique Meissen porcelain figure of Cupid as a beggar, approx 21 cm high
Antique Meissen German Porcelain Figural Statues, Blue Crossed Swords
Meissen pair of antique German porcelain figural statues, 18th/19th century, blue crossed swords mark to bases, 26 cm and 27 cm high
18th/19th Century Meissen Porcelain Putti Statue, 29 cm High
Meissen antique German porcelain putti statue, 18th/19th century, blue crossed sword mark to base, 29 cm high
Meissen Hand-Painted Seated Couple with Sheep Figure
Good antique Meissen figure hand painted seated couple, with sheep to foot, marked to base, height 20 cm approx. Hairline crack and some restoration.
Meissen Children Figure with Blossoms and Gilded Base
Antique Meissen ceramic Children figure depicting standing Girl and Boy, with applied blossoms, on gilded base, marked to base, height 13 cm approx.
18th Century Meissen Sucrier with Watteauesque Scenes
Antique 18th century Meissen sucrier & cover finely painted with Watteauesque scenes of couples in landscapes, applied blossom form finial to lid, crossed swords mark to base, diameter 10 cm, height 11 cm. Ex: Moorabool Antiques.
Rare Meissen Common Starlings by Kandler, 20th century, Provenance: Rayner
Two rare Meissen Common Starlings, model no. 973 & 974, after Johann Joachim Kandler, first quarter 20th century, each modelled realistically, one standing on a rock formation, the other with one wing raised and beak open on a rock formation, blue…
Meissen Porcelain Figural Group "The Decisive Choice"
A large Meissen porcelain amorous figural group, 'The Decisive Choice', model J49, late 19th century, after the model by J.C. Schonheit, depicting a young woman being courted by her paramour while the other is spurned, on an oval base, moulded and gilt…
Meissen Harlequin Figure - Italian Commedia dell'Arte
A Meissen figure of a harlequin, one of a grouping of Meissen figures based on the Italian Commedia dell'Arte, this figure of harlequin in hard-paste porcelain is painted in enamels and gilded. The crouching comedic figure wears a grey hat with a yellow…
Meissen Dancing Couple Figure Group, Hand-painted
Antique Meissen dancing couple figure group hand painted, impressed underglaze mark verso, height 13 cm approx.
Antique Meissen Floral Baskets with Gilt Decoration
Pair of good antique Meissen pieced baskets painted with floral sprays and gilt decoration. Crossed sword marks to base. 27 cm across the handles, 12 cm high at the handles.
Meissen Ladies at Dressing Table
Good pair of Meissen figures, ladies at the dressing table,both with blue crossed swords to base.
Frankenthal Porcelain Figure of Count Bruhl's Tailor on Goat
A late 18th century German Carl Theodore Frankenthal porcelain figure 'Count Bruhl's Tailor on a Goat, modelled after a design by Johann-Joachim Kaendler, the most famous sculptor at the Meissen factory. This figure comically represents the tailor in…
Meissen porcelain 18th century gallant figures, 34 cm high
A pair of Meissen porcelain figures of an 18th century gallant and his companion, late 19th century, 34 cm high
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