Meissen porcelain was first produced in the town of Meissen, Germany, in the early 18th century. It is widely regarded as one of the finest examples of European porcelain and has a long and fascinating history.

The story of Meissen porcelain begins in 1708, when the ruler of Saxony, Augustus the Strong, ordered the establishment of a porcelain factory in the town of Meissen. The factory was founded by a group of artisans led by Johann Friedrich Bottger, who had been searching for a way to make true porcelain for many years while trying to make heat resistant crucibles for goldmaking. Bottger had been imprisoned by Augustus for failing to deliver on a promise to produce gold from base metals. He was eventually released and put to work on the gold project.

For nearly six years, Böttger experimented desperately. Although unable to produce gold, he did manage to make another more...

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Meissen, centre piece with swan handles heavily gilded rim and…

Meissen Swan Handled Centerpiece with Floral Sprays

Meissen, centre piece with swan handles heavily gilded rim and handles, decorated with floral sprays and mounted on rectangular base, Meissen blue crossed swords stamp and impressed marks to base. Height 21 cm, width 31.5 cm

A Meissen porcelain figure group, late 19th/20th century, a…

Meissen Porcelain Romantic Pastoral Figure Group

A Meissen porcelain figure group, late 19th/20th century, a romantic pastoral group clustered beneath a tree after the original design by Michel Victor Acier, blue underglaze crossed swords mark, incised 'D.95', red painted 23 to base, 26 cm high

Large Meissen twin handled porcelain urn, with large twin shell…

Meissen Porcelain Urn with Acanthus Handles and Floral Decoration

Large Meissen twin handled porcelain urn, with large twin shell capped acanthus handles, the body hand painted to each side with flowers and foliage, the whole accented with acanthus and various decorative borders, raised on a circular foot, in cobalt and…

A Meissen lettuce form tureen, incised number 650 and…

Meissen Lettuce Tureen, 1830

A Meissen lettuce form tureen, incised number 650 and indistinct blue crossed swords mark, circa 1830. 14 cm diameter

A Meissen porcelain figure of a putto as St George, late 19th…

Meissen Porcelain St. George Putto Figure

A Meissen porcelain figure of a putto as St George, late 19th century, holding his shield and sword, wearing a breastplate and trampling the dragon, on integral circular plinth, blue crossed swords mark, incised letters. Height 24 cm

Meissen painted plaque of Penitent Magdalene depicting a…

Meissen Magdalene Plaque in Gilt Frame

Meissen painted plaque of Penitent Magdalene depicting a mourning semi clad reclining Magdalene reading in a forest with a cremation urn, set in a gilt frame, & having blue crossed swords to verso. Condition good, minor tarnishing to the frame. Length 13…

Pair of Meissen Statues, German early porcelain statues of…

Meissen Flower Seller Statues with Hand-Painted Flowers

Pair of Meissen Statues, German early porcelain statues of flower sellers decorated with hand painted and applied flowers, height 49 cm (A/F to both)

Antique Meissen porcelain figural group marked to base, height…

Meissen Porcelain Figural Group with Restored Hands

Antique Meissen porcelain figural group marked to base, height 21 cm approx restoration to two hands

18th century Meissen lidded cream jug hand painted floral…

Meissen Floral Cream Jug with Lid, 1760

18th century Meissen lidded cream jug hand painted floral decoration, to lid and jug, rococo scroll spout & handle, gilt highlights, applied flower finial, crossed swards mark to base, circa 1760, height 12 cm

Meissen antique German porcelain jewellery casket with gilt…

Meissen Porcelain Jewellery Casket with Gilt Mounts (9 words)

Meissen antique German porcelain jewellery casket with gilt metal mounts, early 19th century, 6 cm high, 21 cm wide, 13.5 cm deep

Meissen, two 'Cries De Paris' porcelain figures, the horn…

Pair of Meissen porcelain 'Cries De Paris' figures

Meissen, two 'Cries De Paris' porcelain figures, the horn Blower and town Crier, 20th century, after the model by Peter Reinicke, each standing before a tree stump on a gilt rocaille base, underglaze blue crossed swords mark to underside and impressed…

A fine German Meissen figure modelled of a classical lady and…

Meissen Classical Couple with Lamb on Rock Base

A fine German Meissen figure modelled of a classical lady and gent seated on a naturalistic rock base with lamb, 20 cm high

A Meissen porcelain female bird fancier figurine 19th / 20th…

Meissen Porcelain Female Bird Fancier Figurine

A Meissen porcelain female bird fancier figurine 19th / 20th century underglaze blue crossed swords to base, 4.5 cm high

A Meissen porcelain group 19th century, figurative group…

Meissen Porcelain Group: Dogs Attacking Tiger

A Meissen porcelain group 19th century, figurative group depicting dogs attacking a tiger on a naturalistic base blue crossed sword mark to underside 20 cm wide

A fine Meissen figure, 'The Mason' by Johann Joachin Kandler,…

A fine Meissen figure, 'The Mason' by Johann Joachin Kandler, with his pug dog (minor chip restorations), height 24.5 cm

A large Dresden style urn, early 20th century, the campana urn…

Dresden-style Cupid Urn with Lovers and Fruit Motif

A large Dresden style urn, early 20th century, the campana urn with cupid handles in high relief decorated with transfer scenes of lovers upon a lavishly moulded flower and fruit encrusted ground, crossed sword Meissen type marks underside, impressed and…

A Meissen porcelain tea pot, circa 1730, of fluted octagonal…

A Meissen porcelain tea pot, circa 1730, of fluted octagonal form, with a scroll handle and a bird's head spout, decorated in the Kakiemon palette with a bird amongst prunus, bamboo and pine, the lid adorned with flowering branch finial, underglazed…

Meissen 19th century 'Europa & the Bull' figure group Europa…

Meissen Europa & Bull Figure Group with Gilded Scallops

Meissen 19th century 'Europa & the Bull' figure group Europa being captivated by Zeus in the form of a beautiful white bull, applied with flowers, a finely woven basket, patterned robes, dreamy facial features & individually painted hairs. The base is…

Meissen hand painted tile in gilt frame featuring children at…

Playful Children Tile in Gilt Frame

Meissen hand painted tile in gilt frame featuring children at play. Dimensions 57 x 17 cm

An Ernst Barlach terracotta 'Sleeping Vagabonds' figure group…

Barlach's Sleeping Vagabonds Terracotta Figure Group

An Ernst Barlach terracotta 'Sleeping Vagabonds' figure group of two elderly people asleep on a bench. Stamped 'Bottger Steinzeug' made by Meissen. C.1910 A1072. Length 42 cm

A Meissen white glazed porcelain figure of a bird, 19th century,…

Meissen and Parrot Porcelain Figures

A Meissen white glazed porcelain figure of a bird, 19th century, together with a white porcelain figure of a parrot, the largest 36.5 cm high. Provenance: Property from the collection of the late Margaret (Maggie) Lockwood

Two antique Meissen painted figures depicting a man and a woman…

Meissen Painted Figures in Garden Setting

Two antique Meissen painted figures depicting a man and a woman in a garden setting, each with hand painted decoration to attire, and each on matching decorative base, marked to bases, height 18 cm, each. Loss to man's hat, end of one branch, small losses…

Antique Meissen figural candelabrum by Kaendler figure of a…

Meissen Figural Candelabrum with Dual Lanterns

Antique Meissen figural candelabrum by Kaendler figure of a standing gentleman, supporting a gilt metal leaf form, with ceramic blossoms decoration, gilded base, fitted for electricity to dual lanterns, height 55 cm, total including lamp shades.

Pair of Derby figures Circa 1820 'Welch Tailor and his Wife'…

Derby Figures: Welch Tailor & Wife on Goats

Pair of Derby figures Circa 1820 'Welch Tailor and his Wife' shown riding goats with finely gilt details, Red crown and Batton mark, modelled after a Meissen original, height 14.5 cm. Ex Moorabool Antique Gallery

Meissen antique German porcelain monkey jug in the Toby style,…

Meissen Blue Monkey Jug, 18th/19th Century, 22cm High

Meissen antique German porcelain monkey jug in the Toby style, blue crossed swords mark, 18th/19th century, 22 cm high

Meissen porcelain figure, of a courting couple with a canine…

Meissen Courting Couple Porcelain Figure

Meissen porcelain figure, of a courting couple with a canine companion, with crossed sword mark to underside and inscribed marks, height 13 cm

A rare pair of 18th century Meissen figures with under glaze…

Meissen Figures: Young Musician and Lady with Lamb

A rare pair of 18th century Meissen figures with under glaze blue cross sword mark. The young musician with dog and the young lady with lamb, 13 cm high

A pair of Meissen porcelain Malabar figures, model 1576, 19th…

Meissen Porcelain Malabar Musicians, 19th Century

A pair of Meissen porcelain Malabar figures, model 1576, 19th century, original design by Johann Friedrich Eberlein, modelled as male and female musicians, underglazed blue crossed swords and incised number to underside of female figure, 17 cm high, the…

A Meissen porcelain figure, the merchant, by Johann Kaendler,…

Meissen Porcelain Merchant Figure by Kaendler

A Meissen porcelain figure, the merchant, by Johann Kaendler, model 2654, 19th century, modelled as a seated female noting inventory, bottles and parcels at her feet, underglazed blue crossed swords and inscribed model number to underside of base, 16 cm…

Meissen 18th century grape harvester by Michel Victor Acier…

Meissen Grape Harvester Figurine by Michel Victor Acier

Meissen 18th century grape harvester by Michel Victor Acier mark to back, puce K to base. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Height 13.5 cm

Paris Porcelain boat shaped inkwell modelled as a young man…

Paris Porcelain Boat Shaped Inkwell with Lion Figurehead

Paris Porcelain boat shaped inkwell modelled as a young man leisurely steering a boat painted with butterflies & having a lion figurehead. The removable gilt metal bow having two hinged compartments & finely engraved with various insects, all mounted on a…

A pair of C20th Meissen Vintner figures on key shaped socles,…

Meissen Vintner Figures on Key-Shaped Socles

A pair of C20th Meissen Vintner figures on key shaped socles, probably after Acier. Height 18 cm

Two Meissen cupid figures, 10.5 and 10 cm high

Pair of Meissen Cupid Figures

Two Meissen cupid figures, 10.5 and 10 cm high

Three various Meissen figures. Candelabra, four branches…

Three Meissen Figures with Damage and Restorations

Three various Meissen figures. Candelabra, four branches supported by man with dog at foot; another near matching single candlestick, woman with fruit; & seated woman figure. All damaged with older restorations. All probably 19th century.height 52 cm, 35…

A Meissen figural group, 'The Abduction of Persephone', mid…

Meissen Figural Group: Abduction of Persephone

A Meissen figural group, 'The Abduction of Persephone', mid 19th century, Hades in a purple robe scattered with gilt stars carrying the struggling Persephone across his shoulder, supported on a tree trunk and rocaille base; blue crossed sword mark…

Fine late 19th century Meissen figure of a map seller, approx…

Late 19th Century Meissen Map Seller Figure

Fine late 19th century Meissen figure of a map seller, approx 18 cm high

A Meissen Marcolini period hand painted cabbage form tureen,…

Meissen Cabbage Tureen with Gilt Trim and Marked Base

A Meissen Marcolini period hand painted cabbage form tureen, circa 1774-1817 richly decorated with gilt-trimmed leaves, marked to base in underglaze blue with crossed swords over a star, 16 cm high and 16 cm diameter

A Meissen Dresden dragon decorated desk set,19th century,…

Meissen Dresden Dragon Desk Set

A Meissen Dresden dragon decorated desk set,19th century, comprising of two inkwells, a paper blotter and a pen stand on a matching tray, gilded and decorated with blue dragons and red flame motifs, with the blue Meissen crossed swords marks to the…

A Meissen Marcolini Period figural group of three Bacchanalian…

Meissen Bacchanalian Putti Figural Group, Marcolini Period

A Meissen Marcolini Period figural group of three Bacchanalian putti, incised crossed swords and number 1898, circa 1800. 23 cm high

A Meissen porcelain hot milk jug, circa 1740, of baluster form…

A Meissen porcelain hot milk jug, circa 1740, of baluster form with a wishbone handle and acanthus thumbpiece, gilded spout, all on a turquoise ground, hand painted with reserves of harbour scenes, the cover decorated uniformly, underglazed blue crossed…

A Meissen teapot, circa 1750, bullet shaped with scroll capped…

1750 Meissen Teapot with Peasant Scene

A Meissen teapot, circa 1750, bullet shaped with scroll capped handle and dragon spout, the cover with a strawberry finial, painted in colours, peasants dancing and drinking, underglaze blue crossed swords mark, height 10.5 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's,…

Meissen late 19th century allegorical of Summer figural group…

Meissen Summer Figural Group

Meissen late 19th century allegorical of Summer figural group presenting four putties representing summer, with inscribed marks to the base. Some losses to the wheat & leaves. Length - 18 cm

Good Meissen three piece coffee set

Meissen Coffee Trio Set

Good Meissen three piece coffee set

Meissen German porcelain tea and coffee ware, 20th century, (38…

Meissen Porcelain Tea & Coffee Set, 38 Pieces

Meissen German porcelain tea and coffee ware, 20th century, (38 pieces), blue crossed swords mark to base

A pair of early 20th century white Meissen models of cockerels,…

Pair of Meissen Cockerel Models, Early 20th Century

A pair of early 20th century white Meissen models of cockerels, each on a circular base with raised foliate and blue cross baton marks. 29 cm high.

A good 18th century Meissen porcelain lidded jug with scroll…

Meissen Porcelain Jug with Gilt Ormolu Mounts

A good 18th century Meissen porcelain lidded jug with scroll handle and gilt ormolu mounts. The baluster body painted with figures fishing in a harbour landscape scene and random floral sprays. Mask figurehead spout. C. 1745. Height 29.5 cm

Two Meissen porcelain figure groups, 19th century, Boreas and…

Meissen porcelain figure groups: Boreas, Oreithyia, and Amorous Couple

Two Meissen porcelain figure groups, 19th century, Boreas and Oreithyia, model 990, and an amorous couple, apparently model 191, crossed sword marks and incised model numbers to each base, the largest 23 cm high

A rare Meissen figural group under a glass dome

Meissen Figural Group Under Glass Dome

A rare Meissen figural group under a glass dome

Two small Meissen porcelain winged figures of Harlequin and…

Meissen Porcelain Harlequin and Columbine Figures, German circa 1750

Two small Meissen porcelain winged figures of Harlequin and Columbine, German circa 1750, blue crossed swords mark,, 8.5 cm high, bases 3 cm wide

Meissen porcelain figure group, 'The Decisive Choice' after the…

"Decisive Choice" Meissen Porcelain Figure Group

Meissen porcelain figure group, 'The Decisive Choice' after the model by J.C. Schonheit, modelled as a young woman being courted by a lover as another is spurned, on an oval base molded and gilt with acanthus stiff-leaf tips, blue crossed swords mark to…

Late 19th century Meissen plaque of St Cecelia, length 17 cm

Meissen St. Cecelia Plaque, Late 19th Century

Late 19th century Meissen plaque of St Cecelia, length 17 cm

Meissen ceramic cupid & dragon figure, standing cupid with…

Meissen Ceramic Cupid & Dragon Figure, 23cm with Blue Mark

Meissen ceramic cupid & dragon figure, standing cupid with coiling dragon to foot, on circular base, blue mark to base, height 23 cm small chip to bottom edge

Meissen porcelain Macaw parrot figurine, perched on a tree…

Meissen Porcelain Macaw Figurine on Tree Stump (8 words)

Meissen porcelain Macaw parrot figurine, perched on a tree stump with green leaves and flowers, height 19.5 cm

A Meissen scent bottle, 19th century, the petite bottle…

Meissen Scent Bottle with Woman and Dog Stopper

A Meissen scent bottle, 19th century, the petite bottle modelled as a young woman in 18th century dress with a stripe and floral skirt, and mauve blue bodice, holding a large dog with a chain and collar, its head forming the stopper of the bottle; crossed…

A Meissen mustard pot circa 1740, with a branch handle,…

Meissen Mustard Pot with European Flowers (9 words)

A Meissen mustard pot circa 1740, with a branch handle, decorated with European flowers, crossed swords mark. Height 9.5 cm

A pair of Meissen blue and white figural salts, circa 1870, 13…

Meissen Blue and White Figural Salts, Circa 1870

A pair of Meissen blue and white figural salts, circa 1870, 13 cm high

A Meissen porcelain figure of an angel mid 19th century…

Meissen Porcelain Angel Figure with Bird Nest

A Meissen porcelain figure of an angel mid 19th century depicting a winged angel attending to a bird's nest blue crossed swords mark to base, height 40 cm

A Continental porcelain pair in the Meissen style, circa 1860s,…

Meissen-style Continental Porcelain Pair with Pug Dog Stoppers

A Continental porcelain pair in the Meissen style, circa 1860s, with Helena Wulfsohn Augustus Rex marks, the male and female figures exquisitely attired in floral skirts and frock coats, both with pug dogs under their arms, the heads and chains serving as…

A pair of 18th century Meissen candlesticks with rococo…

18th Century Meissen Rococo Candlesticks with Figures

A pair of 18th century Meissen candlesticks with rococo decoration. Each contains an arbour with figures in period costume. Cross batten mark with impressed 2689 mark. Modelled after Johann Joachim Kaendler. Circa 1746.

A Meissen figure of Minerva standing in period costume complete…

Meissen Minerva Figure with Helmet and Shield

A Meissen figure of Minerva standing in period costume complete with feathered helmet (chip) and Imperial shield, blue crossed double sword mark, incised and painted numeral marks to base 29 cm high, 14 cm wide

A rare Art Deco Meissen porcelain harlequin figure, circa 1920.…

Art Deco Meissen Porcelain Harlequin Figure

A rare Art Deco Meissen porcelain harlequin figure, circa 1920. Modelled in a crouching pose in costume with mask and holding baton, loss to baton, 27 cm high

A Meissen porcelain perfume bottle, in the form of a man…

Meissen Porcelain Man with Dog Perfume Bottle

A Meissen porcelain perfume bottle, in the form of a man holding a dog under his arm in red breeches and yellow cuffed and collared white coat. German 19th century. Height 8.5 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's, decorative Arts, Melbourne, 2001

A Meissen porcelain allegorical figural group of the Arts 18th…

Meissen Porcelain Arts Figural Group

A Meissen porcelain allegorical figural group of the Arts 18th century modelled with three brightly draped putti surrounded by objects representing the arts. Underglaze mark to base 24 cm high

A Meissen porcelain figural group, model G20, 19th century,…

Meissen Figural Group: Male, Female, and Lamb

A Meissen porcelain figural group, model G20, 19th century, modelled as a male and female feeding a lamb, on a naturalistic base, underglaze blue crossed swords, impressed 120 and inscribed G20 to underside of base, 19 cm high, the base 14.5 cm wide

A matched set of five Meissen duos in various patterns, but a…

Meissen Matched Set: Five Duos in Coordinated Patterns

A matched set of five Meissen duos in various patterns, but a matched shape and set

Meissen 'Frederick Augustus III of Saxony' service with blue…

Meissen Blue Bird and Fruit Service

Meissen 'Frederick Augustus III of Saxony' service with blue border & painted with birds, flowers & fruit. Marked with crossed swords to the base, circa 1777, diameter 21.5 cm

Meissen late 19th century Magpie figure with blue crossed…

Meissen Magpie Figure by J.J. Kandler, 19th Century

Meissen late 19th century Magpie figure with blue crossed swords, incised 62, after the model by J.J. Kandler, right, the tail raised & squawking, with a black & white body, blue & green wing & tail feathers, on high tree-stump base applied with foliage,…

A pair of Meissen porcelain figures of an 18th century gallant…

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

A late 18th century German Carl Theodore Frankenthal porcelain…

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…

Good pair of Meissen figures, ladies at the dressing table,both…

Meissen Ladies at Dressing Table

Good pair of Meissen figures, ladies at the dressing table,both with blue crossed swords to base.

Antique Meissen dancing couple figure group hand painted,…

Meissen Dancing Couple Figure Group, Hand-painted

Antique Meissen dancing couple figure group hand painted, impressed underglaze mark verso, height 13 cm approx.

Pair of good antique Meissen pieced baskets painted with floral…

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.

A Meissen figure of a harlequin, one of a grouping of Meissen…

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…

Two rare Meissen Common Starlings, model no. 973 & 974, after…

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…

A large Meissen porcelain amorous figural group, 'The Decisive…

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…

Good antique Meissen figure hand painted seated couple, with…

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.

Antique Meissen ceramic Children figure depicting standing Girl…

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.

Antique 18th century Meissen sucrier & cover finely painted…

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.

Meissen pair of antique German porcelain figural statues,…

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

Meissen antique German porcelain putti statue, 18th/19th…

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

Antique Meissen porcelain figure of Blacksmith forging a heart,…

Meissen Porcelain Blacksmith Forging Heart Figure

Antique Meissen porcelain figure of Blacksmith forging a heart, approx 20 cm high

Antique Meissen porcelain figure of Cupid as a beggar, approx…

Meissen Porcelain Beggar Cupid Figure

Antique Meissen porcelain figure of Cupid as a beggar, approx 21 cm high

A pair of Meissen covered urns by Helena Wolfsohn, circa 1879,…

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

A Meissen four seasons group, circa 1860, 15 cm high

Meissen Four Seasons Group, Circa 1860

A Meissen four seasons group, circa 1860, 15 cm high

Meissen hand painted tray hand painted blossom decoration,…

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 figure of woman. Woman wearing floral decorated dress…

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 German porcelain statue, 19th century, blue factory…

Meissen Porcelain Statue, 19th Century, Blue Mark, 29cm High

Meissen German porcelain statue, 19th century, blue factory mark, 29 cm high

A pair of Meissen figured sweet meat baskets. 13 cm high.

Meissen Sweet Meat Baskets - Figured Pair

A pair of Meissen figured sweet meat baskets. 13 cm high.

19th century Meissen porcelain figure group, depicting a seated…

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

Large Meissen figure group - Sea People, as inspected

Meissen Sea People Figure Group

Large Meissen figure group - Sea People, as inspected

18th century Meissen figure of a baker from the 'Cris de Paris'…

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…

August Gaul for Meissen, porcelain statue of a lioness, signed…

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 antique German porcelain jester statue, 19th century,…

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

A pair of Meissen figures of cupid, 19th century, 18 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

Large late 19th century Meissen porcelain figure, depicting a…

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…

A Meissen lidded tureen, circular, applied decoration of fruit…

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