Rare and Important Set of Four Meissen Ewers of the Four Elements by J. Kandler

This extremely rare and important set of four Meissen ewers represents the Four Elements: Earth, Air, Water and Fire. Impressive in both size and artistry, they are among the most fa...

Set of 2 pcs. of German Meissen porcelain cream and milk pitchers / jugs. Porcelain is white, glazes and hand painted with rich gold decor. The logo marked on the bottoms. Dimensions...

A rare and stunning pair German porcelain figures holding birds attributed to Johann Joachim Kändler (German 1706 – 1775) for world renowned makers Meissen and dating from the 19th c...

This extremely important set of Meissen ewers represents the Four Elements: Earth, Air, Water and Fire. Impressive in both size and artistry, they are among the most famous and spectacular examples of Meissen porcelain ever made. Each vase is an incredible piece of artwork, interpreting one of the four elements into a stunning vase form of unsurpassed quality and execution. First introduced by Meissen artist Johann Joachim Kändler around 1735 the Four Elements represent that height of his achievements with fine porcelain creations. Water with a relief naval scene flanked by the figures of a galloping horses, mermaid and the god Neptune. The circular flaring base has decorations of spouting dolphins among bulrushes. Air is portrayed with flying birds and billowing clouds, all under the reign of Juno, the goddess who personifies air, and her peacock. Earth is represented by a detailed hunt scene and presided over by Pan, the Greek god of woods and fields. Fire is represented by a dragon-shaped handle, animals fleeing the burning forest and Vulcan, the god of fire. Each ewer is marked to the underside with Meissen blue crossed swords. They are first quality with no cancelation marks. Johann Joachim Kändler was a German sculptor who became the most important modeller of the Meissen porcelain manufactory, and arguably of all European porcelain. He worked at Meissen...

Rare antique Meissen miniature figure after Johann Joachim Kändler in hand painted porcelain. Girl with flowers. Dated 1850-1880. Model number 2869. ...

Rare antique Meissen miniature figure after Johann Joachim Kändler in hand painted porcelain. Gardener. Dated 1850-1880. Model Number 2869. Measures...

A stunning French Limoge porcelain handled ewer hand painted with birds and flowering shrubs by Martial Redon and dating from around 1885. The...

Excellent Meissen porcelain sculpture: Very elaborate and lovingly designed group of figures: two young women with artfully pinned-up hair and wrapped in cloths tied around their loi...

Excellent Meissen porcelain sculpture: Very elaborate and lovingly designed group of figures: two young women with artfully pinned-up hair and wrapped in cloths tied around their loi...

Large antique porcelain Schneeballen ewer by Meissen German, Late 19th Century Height 62cm, width 37cm, depth 33cm Expertly fashioned by the esteemed Meissen porcelain manufactory, ...