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Volkstedt Porcelain

Very Large Volkstedt Porcelain Sculpture of a Parrot
By Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in London, GB
A very large Volkstedt porcelain sculpture of a parrot German, early 20th century Measures
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Early 20th Century German Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Very Large Volkstedt Porcelain Sculpture of a Parrot
Very Large Volkstedt Porcelain Sculpture of a Parrot
$12,968
H 19.69 in W 7.09 in D 9.06 in
Volkstedt Porcelain Model of a Parrot, German, Early 20th Century
By Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in London, GB
A Volkstedt porcelain model of a parrot German, early 20th century Measures: height 14cm, width
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Early 20th Century German Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Scheherazade Porcelain Statue by Volkstedt
By Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Van Nuys, CA
and One Nights by Volkstedt porcelain in Thuringia, Germany.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Scheherazade Porcelain Statue by Volkstedt
Scheherazade Porcelain Statue by Volkstedt
$1,035 Sale Price
31% Off
H 17 in W 9 in D 6 in
"Nude Mercury, " Unique Porcelain Sculpture by Mauritius Pfeiffer for Volkstedt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sculpted by Mauritius Pfeiffer for the Volkstedt porcelain works in Germany. Volkstedt, located in
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Volkstedt Rudolstadt, Germany, Porcelain Figure, Reading Woman in a Skirt
Located in København, Copenhagen
Volkstedt Rudolstadt, Germany. Porcelain figure. Reading woman in a skirt. Mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

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Porcelain

Volksfest Richard Eckert Bisque Porcelain Dancing Figure Vintage 1894
By Richard Eckert Co.
Located in Glenford, NY
Eckert famed artist at the Volkstedt porcelain manufactory in Thuringia, Germany. The piece is marked
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Antique 1890s German Greek Revival Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

18th Century Porcelain Dancing Couple Figurine by Volkstedt, Holiday Gift Idea
By Rudolstadt Volkstedt
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 18th Century Baroque porcelain dancing couple figurine, crafted by Volkstedt, Muller Co
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Antique Late 18th Century German Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Grouping of Rudolstadt Volkstedt Putti Figurines, Set of 5
By Rudolstadt Volkstedt
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a set of 5 Rudolstadt Volkstedt Figurines representing various putti or cupids. The
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Spectacular Set of Porcelain Table Decorations by Volkstedt
By Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Litchfield, CT
table, first give each guest their own unique porcelain sculpture …. This dramatic collection of table
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Vintage 1920s German Baroque Centerpieces

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Porcelain

Porcelain Centerpiece, Volkstedt, Rudolstadt, Germany, circa Late 19th Century
By Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Madrid, ES
Centerpiece. Volkstedt, Rudolstadt, Germany. Towards the end of the 19th century. Glazed porcelain
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Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Centerpieces

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Porcelain

Painted Porcelain Parrot by Volkstedt, Germany, Early 20th Century
By Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Painted porcelain parrot by Volkstedt. Germany, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Painted Porcelain Parrot by Volkstedt, Germany, Early 20th Century
Painted Porcelain Parrot by Volkstedt, Germany, Early 20th Century
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 6.3 in W 3.15 in D 3.94 in
German Porcelain Figurine Statue of Loving Couple, Volkstedt, 19th Century
By Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Lisbon, PT
This german porcelain figurine, by Volkstedt, captures a sweet moment between a couple sharing a
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Antique 19th Century German Baroque Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

German Porcelain Figurine Statue of Loving Couple, Volkstedt, 19th Century
German Porcelain Figurine Statue of Loving Couple, Volkstedt, 19th Century
$440 Sale Price
40% Off
H 3.55 in W 2.56 in D 1.66 in
Large Porcelain Monkey, Ernst Bohne Sohne, Rudolstadt Volkstedt, Germany, c 1880
By Ernst Bohne Söhne
Located in London, GB
A rare, large and very dramatic porcelain sculpture of a monkey made by Ernst Bohne & Sohne in
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Antique 1880s German Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Large Porcelain Owl, Ernst Bohne Sohne, Rudolstadt Volkstedt, Germany, c. 1880
By Ernst Bohne Söhne
Located in London, GB
A scarce, large and impressive porcelain sculpture of an owl almost certainly made by Ernst Bohne
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Antique Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

19th Century Rudolstadt-Volkstedt White Porcelain Gilt Bronze Group of Putti
Located in Berlin, DE
German/Rudolstadt-Volkstedt late 19th century figure group of putti made of biscuit porcelain
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Antique Late 19th Century German Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Saxe Volkstedt- Rudolstadt - Bacchus Puttis In Biscuit , XVIIIth century
Located in Beaune, FR
Group in biscuit from the Manufacture de Saxe representing a group of puttis with Bacchus in the center or Dionysos, God of wine. This biscuit has a signature underneath and a number...
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Antique 18th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

19th Century Neoclassical Volkstedt-Rudolstadt, Bisque Clock the Three Graces
Located in New York, NY
A exquisite and monumental 19th century German bisque porcelain mantel clock depicting the Three
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Porcelain

Rare Butterfly Porcelain China Figure by Ens Antique German 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare butterfly made by famous porcelain manufactory Ens, Volkstedt Germany. It is made of china
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Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Group on Canpet
Located in Lantau, HK
Group on Canpet Volkstedt Early 20th century Porcelain Mark for Volkstedt Measures: Height
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Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Group on Canpet
Group on Canpet
$5,400
H 10.63 in Dm 15.75 in

Recent Sales

Oldest Volkstedt Porcelain Factory Marked Figurines
By Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Harrisburg, PA
Two charming antique figurines in absolutely perfect condition bearing the oldest Volkstedt Factory
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Vintage 1910s German Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Lovely Pair of Meissen Style Volkstedt Schneeballen Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This colorful pair of Meissen style Volkstedt "Schneeballen", or "snowball" vases, are applied with
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Antique Late 19th Century German Vases

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Porcelain

Midcentury Porcelain Figurine Depicting a Leppard by Karl ENS Volkstedt Dresden
By Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Hilversum, Noord Holland
Lovely vintage midcentury German porcelain figurine depicting a growling wild cat/leppard. This
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20th Century German Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Rudolf Kämmer of Volkstedt Porcelain Napoleonic Bust Soldier
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Rudolf Kämmer of Volkstedt Porcelain Napoleonic Bust
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Rudolf Kämmer of Volkstedt Porcelain Napoleonic Bust Soldier
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Rudolf Kämmer of Volkstedt Porcelain Napoleonic Bust Soldier
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Volkstedt Hand-Painted Porcelain Figurine of Courting Couple Signed Dated 1762
Located in Big Flats, NY
Volkstedt Meissen style porcelain figurine features hand-painted courting couple and is stamped on
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Antique 18th Century German Porcelain

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Porcelain

Large German Porcelain Parrot Figurine
Located in New York, NY
Volkstedter Porzellanfabrik (Volkstedt Porcelain Manufactory), Thuringia, Germany. 6 1/2 by 10 by 14 1/2
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Early 20th Century German Porcelain

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Porcelain

Large German Porcelain Parrot Figurine
Large German Porcelain Parrot Figurine
H 14.5 in W 6.5 in D 10 in
Pair of Volkstedt parrots mounted on French gilt table lamp, c. 1900
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Pair of Volkstedt porcelain fan head parrots mounted on French gilt table lamps, Foliate gilt metal
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Antique Early 1900s French Table Lamps

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Metal

Porcelain Centrepiece, Volkstedt, Rudolstadt, Germany, 19th Century
By Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Madrid, ES
in blue on white, almost hidden in a tree stump. The factory of Volkstedt, located in Rudolstadt
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Antique 19th Century German Other Porcelain

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Porcelain

German Muller-Volkstedt Hand-Painted Figural Porcelain of Napoleon, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique figural German Dresden Muller- Volkstedt finely and highly detailed hand-painted and gilt
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Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

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Porcelain

Late 19th Century Bisque Group Symbolizing Spring, Volkstedt-Rudolstadt
By Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Paris, FR
founded the Volkstedt-Rudolstadt porcelain plant in the German state of Thuringia during the reign of
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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Porcelain

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Porcelain

19th Century Biscuit Statuette, Putti Dancing by Volkstedt-Rudolstadt
By Alteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Paris, FR
Small bisque porcelain figurines featuring five putti holding a cup, an insect and a shell. Four of
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Antique Late 19th Century German Louis XV Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Richard Eckert Volkstedt German Neoclassical Porcelain Cherub Figurines
Located in Dayton, OH
privilege. Other porcelain manufacturers appeared in Volkstedt and nearby region. Next changes of ownership
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Antique Late 18th Century Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Muller Volkstedt Nude Porcelain Group of Master and Slave, Neoclassical
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Muller Volkstedt nude porcelain group of master and slave, neoclassical.
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20th Century German Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

19th Century Volkstedt-Rudolstadt Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Potpourri Vases
By Alteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of porcelain centerpiece vases for aromatic potpourri. Each vase displays port scenes in
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Antique 19th Century German Vases

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Bronze

Vase by Volkstedt Elfenbein, Germany, 1930s
By Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique vase from Volkstedt Elfenbein. Dimensions: Height 21 cm.
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Vintage 1930s German Other Vases

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Porcelain

Bisque Centerpiece Basket and Four Jardinieres by Volkstedt-Rudolstadt, Germany
By Alteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Paris, FR
Large five-piece centerpiece set in bisque porcelain crafted by German Volkstedt-Rudolstadt
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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

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Porcelain

Late 19th Century Volkstedt-Rudolstadt, Bisque Clock the Three Graces
Located in Paris, FR
Large biscuit porcelain and gilt metal clock featuring the Charites holding a garland of roses
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Antique 19th Century German Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Porcelain

Antique Wall Plaque with Goddess Diana Hunting scene by Volkstedt, Germany 1920s
By Alteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an antique Wall Hanging done in unglazed porcelain, presenting the
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Vintage 1920s German Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Porcelain

Karl Ens Volkstedt Swooping Seagulls Porcelain Figure Group
By Karl Ens
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A wonderful German porcelain portrayal of two swooping seagulls by renowned porcelain maker Karl
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20th Century German Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Porcelain Roses by Karl ENS Volkstedt Kaiser Porzellan, Germany
By Kaiser, Karl Ens
Located in Andernach, DE
Midcentury German porcelain roses in soft pastel colours by Karl Ens Volkstedt (Dresden). Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century German Baroque Natural Specimens

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Porcelain

Pair or Volkstedt Porcelain Figurines Commedia Dell Arte Germany
By Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Volkstedt (Germany) porcelain figurines representing Commedia Dell Arte personnages
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20th Century German Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Blanc de Chine Volkstedt Porcelain Figural Group
Located in Houston, TX
Blanc de Chine porcelain figural group of 18th century revelers around a banquet table. Porcelain
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Early 20th Century KARL ENS Volkstedt Porcelain Bulldog Figurine
By Karl Ens
Located in Retie, BE
Antique rare porcelain dog figurine - sculpture made by Karl Ens porcelain factory Volkstedt
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Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Porcelain Pheasant Figurine by Karl ENS Volkstedt
By Karl Ens
Located in Hilversum, Noord Holland
Volkstedt (Dresden) A lovely piece of high quality porcelain. Hand painted full with fine details and
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Mid-20th Century German Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

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1840s Victorian Animal Prints

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Watercolor, Lithograph

Bow Pair of Porcelain Figures of Liberty Matrimony, Rococo 1760-1764
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Antique 1760s English Rococo Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

"Exultation", Large, Rare Bronze w/ Male Nude Celebrating Liberation of Belgium
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Bronze Rabbit Sculpture by Alexander Lamont
Bronze Rabbit Sculpture by Alexander Lamont
$284
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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French Terracotta Sculpture of a Classical Male
Located in Houston, TX
French terracotta sculpture of a classical male. This stunning French terra cotta sculpture of a classical Roman male is expertly executed with beautiful draping and mounted on a woo...
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Vintage 1920s French Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta, Wood

French Terracotta Sculpture of a Classical Male
French Terracotta Sculpture of a Classical Male
$2,650
H 22.75 in W 8.5 in D 7.75 in
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By Emmanuel Andrew Cavacos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Murano Glass Mirror by Studio Glustin
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Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional mirror with a frame in sculpted and braided Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin. Italy, 2021. (Pair available)
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Mirror by Studio Glustin
Murano Glass Mirror by Studio Glustin
$8,001 / item
H 33.47 in W 39.38 in D 1.97 in
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Located in London, GB
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Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
$129,681 / set
H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in
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Monumental Carrara Marble Wall Mascaron of Poseidon
Monumental Carrara Marble Wall Mascaron of Poseidon
$88,695
H 35.83 in W 32.68 in D 5.12 in
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Velvet

A Reupholstered Antique Victorian Velvet Armchair
A Reupholstered Antique Victorian Velvet Armchair
$3,549
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Bronze

Italian 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Narcissus, after Pompeii
Italian 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Narcissus, after Pompeii
$1,985 Sale Price
42% Off
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Brass

Pair of Murano glass mirrors by Studio Glustin
Pair of Murano glass mirrors by Studio Glustin
$13,614 / set
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Vintage 1920s Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture Signed Comana
Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture Signed Comana
$3,765
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Volkstedt Porcelain For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of volkstedt porcelain for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and animal skin. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each item from our selection of volkstedt porcelain bearing Art Nouveau, Neoclassical or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur, Alteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur and Karl Ens each produced at least one beautiful choice in our collection of volkstedt porcelain that is worth considering.

How Much is a Volkstedt Porcelain?

Prices for a piece of volkstedt porcelain can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $48 and can go as high as $12,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,551.

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