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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Large Meissen figure group - Sea People, as inspected

Meissen Sea People Figure Group

Large Meissen figure group - Sea People, as inspected

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.

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 Meissen porcelain figure of a young gentleman feeding a Puppy…

Meissen Porcelain Figure: Gentleman Feeding Puppy Treats

A Meissen porcelain figure of a young gentleman feeding a Puppy Treats, polychrome painted, F97 55 crossed sword mark, 26 cm high

A Meissen porcelain figure of a young gallant, 19th century,…

Meissen Porcelain Young Gallant Figure, 19th Century

A Meissen porcelain figure of a young gallant, 19th century, polychrome painted, star beneath crossed sword mark, 25 cm high

A Meissen porcelain figure, 'Feeding Pigeons', late 19th…

Meissen Porcelain Figure: Feeding Pigeons

A Meissen porcelain figure, 'Feeding Pigeons', late 19th century, polychrome painted, impressed F75 55 and crossed sword mark, 27 cm high

A Meissen porcelain group figure 'The broken eggs', after M.C…

Meissen Porcelain Group Figure "Broken Eggs"

A Meissen porcelain group figure 'The broken eggs', after M.C Acier, 19th century, Typically modelled, polychrome and gilt painted, blue crossed sword mark to base, 24.5 cm high

Meissen figure of flower girl, restored. 19.5 cm high.

Restored Meissen Flower Girl Figure

Meissen figure of flower girl, restored. 19.5 cm high.

Small Meissen figure of man with black hat, standing by column.…

Meissen Man with Black Hat Figure

Small Meissen figure of man with black hat, standing by column. 17 cm high.

A pair of Sitzendorf porcelain Meissen style wall brackets with…

Sitzendorf Meissen Style Wall Brackets with Mirrors and Sconces

A pair of Sitzendorf porcelain Meissen style wall brackets with sconces and mirrors, German, circa 1900, 28 cm high

Meissen cherub figure 'Un Me Suffit' by Michael Victor Acier…

Meissen Cherub Figure with Flaming Heart

Meissen cherub figure 'Un Me Suffit' by Michael Victor Acier admires a single flaming heart with the motto 'Un Me Suffit' (one is Enough). Covered with a pink colored silk cloth, standing by a circular podium decorated with flower wreath & holding a…

Meissen figure of girl with basket, small losses, 16 cm high.

Meissen Girl with Basket Figure, 16 cm

Meissen figure of girl with basket, small losses, 16 cm high.

Meissen figure of man in a brown tunic, 18 cm high, blue…

Meissen Man in Brown Tunic Figure

Meissen figure of man in a brown tunic, 18 cm high, blue crossed swords mark to base.

Large Meissen figure of lady reading, with fan. 24,5 cm high.

Meissen Lady Reading with Fan

Large Meissen figure of lady reading, with fan. 24,5 cm high.

19th century Meissen group figure in porcelain (tail to bull…

Meissen Porcelain Bullfight Group Figure (A/F)

19th century Meissen group figure in porcelain (tail to bull A/F)

A European chinoiserie 'Nodding Head' figurine in the Meissen…

European Meissen-Style Nodding Head Chinoiserie Figurine

A European chinoiserie 'Nodding Head' figurine in the Meissen manner, the woman with articulated head and hands sits cross-legged wearing floral patterned robes. Height 12 cm

A Meissen platter, German 19th century, decorated with…

Meissen Platter with Birds and Butterflies

A Meissen platter, German 19th century, decorated with butterflies, pheasants and exotic birds, 39 cm diameter

A Meissen platter, German 19th century, decorated with…

Meissen Platter with Exotic Birds and Butterflies

A Meissen platter, German 19th century, decorated with butterflies, pheasants and exotic birds, 46 cm diameter

A Meissen platter, German 19th century, decorated with…

Meissen Platter with Exotic Birds and Butterflies

A Meissen platter, German 19th century, decorated with butterflies, pheasants and exotic birds, 51 cm diameter

A pair of Meissen porcelain 'Schneeballen' baluster form urn…

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

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…

Meissen, porcelain figure of 'The Racegoers Companion' late…

Meissen Porcelain Figure of Racegoer Companion

Meissen, porcelain figure of 'The Racegoers Companion' late 19th century, modelled standing, holding a race card in one hand, her other hand in a muff, she wears an elaborate lace hat, with blue crossed swords mark to underside, incised 'D66', restored…

Meissen, reticulated porcelain basket, of rocaille-moulded…

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…

A 19th century Meissen porcelain figurine depicting a young…

Meissen Dandy Corkscrew Figurine

A 19th century Meissen porcelain figurine depicting a young dandy pulling corks from bottles. Crossed sword mark under the base. Height 20 cm

A 20th century Meissen Angel figurine, the amor holding a…

Meissen Angel with Broken Heart Figurine

A 20th century Meissen Angel figurine, the amor holding a broken heart in his hands. Height 13.5 cm. Good condition

A pair of Meissen urns, of mid 18th century, the centre…

Meissen Romantic Urns with Floral Ornaments and Restorations

A pair of Meissen urns, of mid 18th century, the centre decorated with a Romantic scene, the sides ornemented with high relief flowers. The openwork lid decorated with flowers and finial designed as a bouquet. Both with damages to the flowers or lid and…

Meissen bird figurine as inspected, 21 cm high

Meissen Bird Figurine, 21cm High

Meissen bird figurine as inspected, 21 cm high

Pair of Meissen bird figurines 17 cm high approx.

Meissen Bird Figurines (17cm)

Pair of Meissen bird figurines 17 cm high approx.

Meissen late 19th century Magpie figure with blue crossed…

Meissen Magpie Figure by Kändler, Late 19th Century

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

Early Meissen lidded trinket box with gilt and floral…

Meissen Floral Gilt Lidded Trinket Box

Early Meissen lidded trinket box with gilt and floral decoration, 8 cm diameter

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, with cross batten marks. 10 cm high.

Meissen Figure with Cross Batten Marks, 10 cm

A Meissen figure, with cross batten marks. 10 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.

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

Antique Meissen porcelain figure of a giraffe, approx 21 cm high

Meissen Giraffe Figure

Antique Meissen porcelain figure of a giraffe, approx 21 cm high

Antique Meissen porcelain figure of a camel, approx 17 cm high

Meissen Porcelain Camel Figurine

Antique Meissen porcelain figure of a camel, approx 17 cm high

19th century Meissen lidded box

Meissen 19th Century Lidded Box

19th century Meissen lidded box

A Meissen figure of a girl feeding chickens, 12 cm high, and a…

Meissen Girl and Cupid Figures with Blue Marks

A Meissen figure of a girl feeding chickens, 12 cm high, and a figure of a Cupid 13 cm high, both with blue crossed swords marks

A Meissen octagonal sugar box and associated cover, circa 1725,…

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

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

Meissen porcelain 'Cheeky Maid' figurine, height 17 cm approx

"Cheeky Maid" Meissen Porcelain Figurine (17 cm)

Meissen porcelain 'Cheeky Maid' figurine, height 17 cm approx

Antique French porcelain blue bird, Meissen mark, approx 15 cm…

Meissen Blue Bird Porcelain Figurine, Antique

Antique French porcelain blue bird, Meissen mark, approx 15 cm high

A Meissen porcelain figural candelabra, late 19th century, the…

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…

Pair of Meissen German porcelain candlesticks, circa 1830s. 59…

Meissen Porcelain Candlesticks, 1830s

Pair of Meissen German porcelain candlesticks, circa 1830s. 59 cm

A supurb pair of monumental Meissen 3 sectional urns, 19th…

Monumental Meissen Urns, 19th Century - Pair

A supurb pair of monumental Meissen 3 sectional urns, 19th century. 90 cm each

A Meissen German porcelain mirror with applied cherubs and…

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

A Meissen teapot featuring painted hunting scenes on a white…

Meissen Hunting Scene Teapot

A Meissen teapot featuring painted hunting scenes on a white ground with gilt accents, bird spout and flower finial, c.1800, with a British antique Dealer's Association sticker. Height 12 cm

A pair of Meissen (?) figural candlesticks. Height 20 cm each

Meissen Figural Candlesticks, 20 cm Height (Pair)

A pair of Meissen (?) figural candlesticks. Height 20 cm each

A fine Meissen porcelain desk set, 20th century, comprising a…

Meissen Porcelain Dragon Desk Set

A fine Meissen porcelain desk set, 20th century, comprising a rectangular desk tray with canted corners, a paper box, blotter and two square lidded ink wells, decorated in the blue dragon pattern with iron red flaming clouds and patterned borders upon a…

Halcyon Days enamel pill box with squirrel design together with…

Enamel, Meissen, and Spanish Trinket Boxes

Halcyon Days enamel pill box with squirrel design together with a hand painted Meissen lidded trinket box and one other Spanish trinket box, as inspected

Three German porcelain models of parrots, 19th/20th century,…

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 sweetmeat with putti

Putti Sweetmeat Dish

Meissen sweetmeat with putti

Meissen hand painted lidded trinket box, with floral decoration,…

Hand-Painted Meissen Floral Trinket Box with Lid

Meissen hand painted lidded trinket box, with floral decoration, Diameter 7.5 cm approx

A Meissen tea caddy

Meissen Tea Caddy

A Meissen tea caddy

A Meissen oblong platter 38 cm x 22 cm

Meissen Platter - 38cm x 22cm

A Meissen oblong platter 38 cm x 22 cm

Meissen late 19th century figure of a Gent holding a basket & a…

Meissen Gentleman Figure with Basket and Flowers

Meissen late 19th century figure of a Gent holding a basket & a bouquet of flowers, standing against a pedestal. Condition fair, restored, damage to the hands, jackets, tassels, & some chips. Height 48.5 cm

A Meissen blanc de chine figure of an Eastern princesses on a…

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 porcelain meat platter oval form with crosshatched…

Meissen Oval Meat Platter with Crosshatched Border (55cm)

Meissen porcelain meat platter oval form with crosshatched border in relief 55 cm (length)

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…

Meissen Gotzkowsky relief charger having a petal shaped edge,…

Meissen Relief Charger with Floral Design

Meissen Gotzkowsky relief charger having a petal shaped edge, the flange & centre are decorated with molded foliate relief design & painted with natural flowers & with a gold painted rim. Blue crossed sword stamp to the base. Condition good, minor wear to…

Meissen floral encrusted mirror with crossed blue swords,…

Floral Cherub Mirror with Blue Swords

Meissen floral encrusted mirror with crossed blue swords, having applied cherub figures, with a timber backing. Condition fair to poor, one cherub missing wings. Height 33.5 cm

Meissen Allegory of Winter figure group on a rococo base,…

Meissen Winter Allegory Figure Group

Meissen Allegory of Winter figure group on a rococo base, standing around a pedestal with fire. Blue crossed sword stamp to the base with incised mark '245'. Condition good to fair, early loss to one finger. Height 9 cm

A Meissen sea urchin trinket box. The white cylindrical box…

Meissen Sea Urchin Trinket Box

A Meissen sea urchin trinket box. The white cylindrical box moulded with opposite spiral floral motifs; with Meissen backstamp underside, impressed marks and numerals 52087. Height 8 cm. Diameter 9.5 cm

A Meissen model of Count Bruhl's Tailor, 20th century, after…

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…

A pair of Meissen figures, German, 19th century, 26.5 cm high…

Meissen Figures, 19th Century, German (2)

A pair of Meissen figures, German, 19th century, 26.5 cm high (2)

Meissen figure of a girl with flower basket with crossed swords…

Meissen Girl with Flower Basket Figurine

Meissen figure of a girl with flower basket with crossed swords stamp to the base. Condition fair, restoration to the hand. Height 13 cm

A rare Art Deco white Meissen figure of a Stork modelled…

Art Deco Meissen Stork Figure with Waterlilies

A rare Art Deco white Meissen figure of a Stork modelled standing with waterlilies, impressed marks to base W149 and 131, crossed sword mark for post 1924, 21 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…

18th century large Meissen charger. Hand painted blossom and…

Meissen Charger with Floral Decoration

18th century large Meissen charger. Hand painted blossom and moulded floral decoration. Professional restoration to one edge. Diameter 33 cm

Meissen set of twelve 'Month' figures hand painted porcelain,…

Meissen Hand-Painted Porcelain 'Month' Figures Set (12)

Meissen set of twelve 'Month' figures hand painted porcelain, with Meissen mark to base (A/F) (12). Approx. Height 10.5 cm

Meissen miniature teapot with heavily encrusted floral…

Encrusted Floral Teapot by Meissen

Meissen miniature teapot with heavily encrusted floral decoration (slight A/F to flowers)

Meissen porcelain suite of two cups and one saucer, pink ground…

Pink Bird & Insect Meissen Porcelain Set

Meissen porcelain suite of two cups and one saucer, pink ground and reserves of birds and insects

Meissen figurine of a boy with a basket of flowers and a flute,…

Flute-playing Flower Boy Meissen Figurine

Meissen figurine of a boy with a basket of flowers and a flute, 19th century, height 13 cm

Meissen porcelain model of a slipper with applied floral…

Floral Slipper Meissen Porcelain Model

Meissen porcelain model of a slipper with applied floral decoration (minor losses)

Meissen shell shaped salt on three feet, decorated with a…

Meissen Shell Salt with Courting Couple Decoration

Meissen shell shaped salt on three feet, decorated with a courting couple

A pair of German figured porcelain lamps with Meissen marks,…

Meissen Marked German Porcelain Lamps, Early 20th Century

A pair of German figured porcelain lamps with Meissen marks, early 20th century. Approximately 63 cm each

A Meissen hand painted cabaret set on tray, 19th century. Tray…

Meissen Cabaret Set on Tray (19th Century)

A Meissen hand painted cabaret set on tray, 19th century. Tray 38 cm wide (some restoration)

German porcelain climbing monkey figure most likely Meissen…

19th Century Meissen Climbing Monkey Porcelain Figure

German porcelain climbing monkey figure most likely Meissen 19th century. 29 cm high

Antique 19th century Meissen tureen with handpainted swan &…

19th Century Meissen Swan Tureen with Gilt Highlights

Antique 19th century Meissen tureen with handpainted swan & other water bird decoration and gilt highlights, 35 cm wide approx.

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 figure of a Bolognese seated terrier after a model by…

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…

A Meissen figure of a Bolognese seated terrier scratching it's…

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…

A Meissen octagonal sugar box and associated cover decorated…

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

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 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

Meissen figure of a dancing lady posed with one hand in the air,…

Damaged Meissen Dancing Lady Figurine

Meissen figure of a dancing lady posed with one hand in the air, the other on her hip with a flowing dress. Condition poor, losses to her finger, one leg, with restoration to her head. Height 19 cm

Meissen blue and white onion pattern match striker

Blue and white onion pattern match striker

Meissen blue and white onion pattern match striker

Meissen Eighteenth century flower & fruit seller figures the…

Meissen Flower & Fruit Seller Figures, 18th Century

Meissen Eighteenth century flower & fruit seller figures the boy with a basket of fruit hung over his shoulders & another basket in his hand, the girl holding a posy in her outstretched left hand, picked from a pierced basket of flowers hung from her…

A pair of Meissen porcelain figurines, circa 1755 depicting a…

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…

A continental porcelain bust of a girl, after the Meissen…

Continental Porcelain Bust of Girl, after Meissen Original

A continental porcelain bust of a girl, after the Meissen original, circa 1890 the girl in a pink and white striped bonnet with applied flowers, wearing a yellow and green blouse, marked 'X' in underglaze blue to base 16 cm high. Property from the…

A pair of Meissen porcelain parrots, circa 1870 (2). A pair of…

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…

A Meissen porcelain tray, 19th century the deep quadrilobate…

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…

Five German porcelain reticulated baskets, three Meissen.…

Meissen & German Porcelain Reticulated Baskets

Five German porcelain reticulated baskets, three Meissen. Lengths to 14 cm

Antique 19th century Meissen lidded soup tureen with cherub…

Meissen Cherub Soup Tureen with Flora Design - Antique

Antique 19th century Meissen lidded soup tureen with cherub finial, flora design, crossed swords marked to base, 34 cm wide

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