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Place of Origin: European
12 Royal Doulton "Powder Blue" W/ Raised Gold Dinner Plates
By Royal Doulton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
These aren't the typical set of dinner plates from Royal Doulton. This set of 12 are decorated with thick raised paste gold over a "lapis lazuli" type of decoration which distinguish...
Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Midcentury Serving Tray, Europe, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Good Original Condition Made from Wood, Glass and Chrome
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Porcelain

Materials

Chrome

Strawberries Heart Signed by Dali Large Dish Limited Edition Limoges
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Paris, FR
Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) world-famous Spanish painter, graphic artist, and sculptor of surrealism, designed this wonderful dish on front and back and inscribed, number. 317/1000 in ...
Category

20th Century European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Samson Paris Porcelain Trinket Box
By Samson Cie
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous French 19th century Samson Paris Porcelain Trinket Box probably by Edme Samson. Marked on the base with “Made in France” and unmistakably in the style and manner of Samson. The lid features hand painted floral bouquets on an ivory porcelain background with gold edging, surrounded by a sky blue lid with gold web or crackling effect.. The lid is hinged and the lid and base are edged in floral gilt metal mounts with Fleur De Lis clasp. It sits on 4 gilt metal or ormolu feet. The sides are likewise hand decorated. This wonderful antique hand painted box is just bursting with History. Inspired by Edme Samson of Samson & Co., Paris. we believe (based upon the markings and natural aging) that it was made between 1880– 1890 in France and was meant to resemble an antique of a much earlier period. It is very similar to Sevres pieces with it’s color, decoration and design. Samson specialized in reproducing antiques from the 1600 and 1700s. One of his most interesting works was his Heraldic or Armorial pieces. With this medium sized box, he was not only copying the larger porcelain caskets or coffin boxes...
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique European Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Piero Fornasetti Fleming Joffe Porcelain Recipe Plate- Iguana and Chicken Breast
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
An Exotic Dish: Fornasetti's "Iguana and Chicken Breasts" Plate Piero Fornasetti and the Recipe for the Absurd, Part II This magnificent porcelain plate, featuring the wickedly witty...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Raspberry" Round Tray and Small Plates
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Raspberry" round tray and small plates Two shell handled round plate, 28.5 cm diagonal, # 315/AF 8 x small plates, 15 cm diagonal, #514/...
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20th Century European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Gilt-Bronze Mounted Sèvres-style Porcelain Vases with Pedestals
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
Pair of large gilt-bronze mounted Sèvres-style porcelain vases with pedestals French, Early 20th century Measures: Vases: height 141cm, width 60cm, depth 44cm Stands: height 66cm,...
Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical European Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Dagoty Manufacture of Empress Joséphine Wife of Napoleon 1st Swan Cup
By Dagoty
Located in Paris, FR
This very rare set of 12 delicate cups swan shape with their saucers is signed by Dagoty, one of the favorite manufacturers of Empress Joséphine's first Napoleon wife well known for ...
Category

Early 19th Century Empire Antique European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

English Porcelain Botanical Plaque, Attributed to Derby
By Derby
Located in Downingtown, PA
Beautiful English Porcelain Botanical Plaque, Attributed to Derby, Circa 1825 The upright rectangular porcelain plaque is painted with a finely painted grouping...
Category

Early 19th Century Georgian Antique European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Cupid, Glazed Porcelain, Etc. Possibly Meissen, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Cupid. Glazed porcelain, etc. Possibly Meissen, 19th century. With sticker on the base. It presents restorations. Porcelain figurine that presents an oval and golden base on which Cupid is reclining, characterized as usual by his wings, his bow and his quiver with arrows. In addition, he carries a torch and appears with a garland of leaves. The piece presents strong similarities with figures found in clocks from Meissen, dating from the 19th century. VL Veneziani was a shop headquartered on Rome's Via Frattina (and another store on Via Gregoriana) specializing in selling antique...
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19th Century Neoclassical Revival Antique European Porcelain

Materials

Other

Rosenthal, a tea service for ten people. 1920/30’s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rosenthal, a tea service for ten people. Including ten teacups with matching saucers. Hand-painted with purple flowers. 1920/30s. In perfect condition. First factory quality. ...
Category

1920s Vintage European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Coalport Cabinet Plates Hand Painted Frederick Chivers Still Life 1910
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and quite rare Hand Painted English Porcelain Coalport Pair of Cabinet or Wall Plates Still Life of Fruits, hand decorated by renowned English Artist Frederick H Chivers, of...
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Open lace porcelain plate with bird motif and insects
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Open lace porcelain plate. Hand-painted with a bird motif and insects, gold trim. Ca. 1900. Marked. Perfect condition. Appears unused....
Category

Early 20th Century European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Sugar French Porcelain Sugar Pot by Sue Mare White Color 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Sue Louis (1875-1968) & Mare André (1885-1932), Covered Earthenware Pot, 20th" Cream colored. Ribbed pot decorated with foliage on the lid with a roll-up grip, resting on a scalloped...
Category

20th Century European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Studio Job for Makkum Pottery Textural Relief White Matt Porcelain Plate
By Royal Tichelaar Makkum, Studio Job (Job Smeets Nynke Tynagel)
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing limited edition porcelain textural relief plate is a piece of art and sculpture with coded messages of things, objects and symbols all ...
Category

Early 2000s Modern European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

1900s Belgian Porcelain Sauceboat
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage porcelain sauce boat made in Belgium, circa 1900. White china is finished with a luscious glossy glaze, elevating the superior form and subtle vintage patina of this finely...
Category

20th Century Country European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Lin Utzon for Rosenthal, Germany. Three cover plates in porcelain.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lin Utzon for Rosenthal, Germany. Three cover plates. Hans Christian Andersen 200th Anniversary. Marked. Perfect condition. Dimensions: Diameter 30.7 cm.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Open lace porcelain plate. Approx. 1900
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Open lace porcelain plate. Hand-painted with a bird motif and insects, gold trim. Ca. 1900. Marked. Perfect condition. Appears unused...
Category

Early 20th Century European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Christmas Plate from 1917
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Christmas plate from 1917. Measure: Diameter: 18 cm. In excellent condition. 1st factory quality. Stamped.
Category

1910s Vintage European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Two 1960s Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments Plates by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These two 1960s Mid-Century Modern decorative plates by Piero Fornasetti typically exemplify his whimsical and artistic approach to design.The plates depict intricate surreal illustr...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A large rare pair of 19th century Meissen Chinoiserie style Nodding Pagoda Figures with Movable Head, Hand and Tongue, known as a "Nodder'. This Unusual...
Category

1850s Rococo Antique European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas Plate 1987 "Christmas Carols"
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1987, produced by Rosenthal Motif: O du fröhliche Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad Diameter: 11" - 29 cm Comes in original box and pamphlet. ...
Category

1980s Vintage European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

A Meissen Porcelain Pagoda Nodding Head Figure
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Meissen porcelain nodding head figure modeled as a seated pagoda figure, with head and hands articulated by internal counterweights. The un...
Category

1880s Chinoiserie Antique European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

10 Bing Grøndahl Corinth Plates in Porcelain, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
10 Bing & Grøndahl Corinth plates in porcelain. 1970s. Measures: 16 x 2.3 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 2nd factory quality.
Category

1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Daisy Makeig-Jones Wedgwood Butterfly Lustre Bowl
By Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre, Daisy Makeig-Jones, Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A butterfly lustre bowl designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones for Josiah Wedgwood & Sons circa 1915. This butterfly lustre bowl is a gorgeous example of Daisy Makeig-Jones’s unique artistr...
Category

1910s Art Nouveau Vintage European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Two 18th Century English Worcester porcelain lidded baskets, ca 1770
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Delft, NL
Two 18th Century English Worcester porcelain lidded baskets, ca 1770 Royal Worcester was established in 1751 by John Wall, these bowls where made during so called the Dr. Wall perio...
Category

18th Century Antique European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Tea Set for 11 Person by Carl Tielsch
By Carl Tielsch Co. 1
Located in Vilnius, LT
The porcelain tea set for 11 person is decorated with black and gold decor and handmade by Carl Tielsch in 19th century. The total amount of item...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Plate, New in Box
By Andy Warhol, Rosenthal
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol Christmas Golden Angels plate. New in box. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop artist of our time, ...
Category

Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Bulgari Set of 2 Espresso Coffee Cups and Saucers
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Bulgari coffee espresso cups and saucers in porcelain / Made in France Original mark on the underside / come in original box 2 espresso coffee cups, width 2.75 inches, diamete...
Category

20th Century European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Sultan s Journey Red Parrots Porcelain Plate by Patch NYC for Les-Ottomans
By Patch NYC
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The Sultan's journey is an inspiring collection created by Patch NYC for Les-Ottomans that recreates, through characters, the magic world of the Sultans and Ottoman Empire. This red Parrots...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Craftsmanship Hand Painted Porcelain Tray Blue and Gold Colors
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Italian craftsmanship pocket tray decorated with 4 different horses gold and blue border. Entirely made in Florence by our master craftsmen. Artecornici design produces hand colo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Piero Fornasetti Plates Gilt Porcelain
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Epfach, DE
Piero Fornasetti plate, to use as a place plate, dinner plate as well as decoration the plates are in a nice used condition, small abrasions of the gold are not further disturbing bu...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Vase by Ilse Claesson, Rörstrand, Green and Black, 1930s
By Rörstrand, Ilse Claussen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase designed by Ilse Claesson in the 1930s at Rörstrand, Sweden. It is 22 cm high and in very good condition except from some craquelure in the glaze because of the age.
Category

Early 20th Century Scandinavian Modern European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

A Rare 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Marcolini Period Watteau Covered Potpourri
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Rare 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Marcolini Period Watteau Covered Potpourri. This rare Meissen porcelain potpourri vase, dating ...
Category

1770s Neoclassical Antique European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Meissen Porcelain Box
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful Meissen porcelain box.
Category

20th Century European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Le Corbusier Unglazed Porcelain Tray by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Tray designed by Cassina in collaboration with Ginori 1735 and the Le Corbusier Foundation in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Cassina takes its inspiration from the genius o...
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern European Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

Footed Orange Bowl Lid Edme by Wedgwood, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Footed Orange Bowl & Lid Edme by Wedgwood. Excellent condition. Reticulated basket
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20th Century European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Tazza, 1838 Hunting Royal Service of King Louis Philippe
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Tazza, 1838 Hunting Royal Service of King Louis Philippe This exceptional Sèvres porcelain ormolu-mounted tazza, dating to 1838, forms part of the renowned ...
Category

19th Century Louis Philippe Antique European Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Egg Holder Cup Blue and White Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful blue and white porcelain egg holder cup, circa early-20th century. A predominantly white porcelain egg cup with applied blue porcelain detail of small leaves and vines. ...
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Porcelain "English Rose" Pattern Part Dinner Service, 20th Century
By Minton
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Minton porcelain 'English Rose' pattern part dinner service 20th century. Comprising nine dinner plates 10¾ in. (27.3 cm.) diameter. Nine 6 1/8 in.(15.5cm.) bread and butter...
Category

Mid-20th Century International Style European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Gothic Revival Carved Oak and KPM Porcelain Triptych
By KPM Porcelain
Located in London, GB
The triptych comprises a trio of porcelain plaques, depicting the patron saints of the German city of Cologne (Köln) by the renowned Berlin manufacturer KPM (Konigliche Porzellan-Man...
Category

19th Century Gothic Revival Antique European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Oak

Porcelain Coffee Set for 6 Person by Jaeger, Thomas Co.
By Jaeger Co.
Located in Greven, DE
Origin: Marktredwitz, Bavaria Material: Porcelain with floral decal and gilded accents Date: Circa 1890–1898 Dimensions: Coffee pot height: 31 cm Plate diameter: 19 cm Cup height: 7...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Leaf-shaped porcelain dish. Hand-painted with flowers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Leaf-shaped porcelain dish. Hand-painted with polychrome flower motifs. From the 1930s. Marked. First factory quality. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Length 19....
Category

1930s Vintage European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

FORNASETTI Tema E Variazioni Porcelain Plate #81
By Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti "Tema e Variazioni" porcelain plate depicting the smoking face of the famous opera singer Lina Cavalieri, no.81 / made in Milano Italy circa 1960 Original ma...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Three-Tiered Porcelain Dessert Stand with Figural Finial
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This wonderful three-tiered Meissen dessert stand is decorated with hand-painted floral reserves and pierced graduated plates with magenta borders. Per...
Category

Early 20th Century European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Paste

Herend Porcelain Roses
By Herend
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Herend porcelain salmon orange roses with green leaves and vine/stem decorative object, 2001, Hungary. Marker's mark on underside as shown in last image. Dimensions: 6" x...
Category

20th Century European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Porcelain Roses
Herend Porcelain Roses
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Vintage Pillivuyt France Asia Pacific Porcelain Ashtray Collectible Dish
By Charles Pillivuyt Cie
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Pillivuyt France Asia Pacific Porcelain Ashtray Collectible Dish. Vintage collector porcelain ashtray by Laufen Pillivuyt, France. Fre...
Category

Late 20th Century French Provincial European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Assembled Copeland and Garrett Part Dinner Service, Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
UPDATE: SOLD 12 dinner plates, 10 soup plates, one well-and-tree platter. Each piece transfer-printed in blue with panels of classical figures and vases, comprising: a soup tureen and cover, a {21" well-and-tree meat platter}, a 21" platter printed with a coat of arms, a 14.75" platter, a 14.5" platter and strainer, two 12.5" platter, three 11.75" platters, two sauce tureens, covers and stands, an open vegetable dish, a lozenge-shaped dish, two shaped square dishes, a lozenge-shaped tazza, {twelve dinner plates, ten soup plates}, five dessert plates and five side plates, some pieces with either printed and impressed Copeland and Garrett...
Category

Early 19th Century Antique European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Cup and Saucer English Porcelain Greek Key Pattern Blue Ground Ca.1810
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
This elegant antique porcelain tea bowl and saucer were hand-painted at Spode in England, circa 1810. They are decorated in the Regency style with a band of gilded Greek key design o...
Category

Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 9 Hand Painted and Reticulated Accent Plates
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful hand painted German porcelain plates with Dresden floral decoration. The borders with pierced and gilt all around. Marked made in Ge...
Category

1920s Vintage European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Alchimie, Tea Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design
By Vito Nesta, Alessandro Guerriero
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Vito Nesta e Alessandro Guerriero hanno unito le loro forze per creare la collezione Alchimie, diversi prodotti, dalle porcellane ai tessuti, che riporta ai giorni nostri gli stilemi...
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2010s European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Glass Slim Red Vase with a Frill, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A lovely Mid-Century Modern glass vase from the 1960s. Original vintage good condition. Only one unique piece.
Category

Mid-20th Century European Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass

Pair of Turn of the Century Italian Majolica Harlequins
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of turn of the century Italian Majolica porcelain male and female harlequin figures each wearing a top hat, striped pants and a red shirt.
Category

Late 19th Century Antique European Porcelain

Materials

Majolica

Butterflies, Contemporary Porcelain Vase with Decorative Design by Vito Nesta
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Display this butterfly porcelain vase on its own or add flowers to give the decor element some life. The design reminds of illustrations from an antique Lepidopterology book and make...
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2010s European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Sevres style porcelain Comport, circa 1890.
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French Sevres porcelain comport, having wonderful gilded ormolu scrolling foliate mounts, with cherubs seated , the cobalt blue ground porcelain with inset hand p...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique European Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Large Italian Porcelain Mountain Lion by Giulia Mangani for Oggetti
By Oggetti, Giulia Mangani
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very large-scale gorgeous Italian porcelain mountain lion designed by Giulia Mangani and made for Oggetti. Wonderful lifelike details with beautiful hand-painted gold tones. Sign...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Vintage Danish Porcelain Lobster Dish, circa 1924
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine early vintage Danish Royal Copenhagen porcelain dish molded with a lobster dating from circa 1924. The shallow dish is heavily made and formed as a basket with a moulded baske...
Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Italian Pottery Fountain Presumably for an Apothecary
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
18th century Italian pottery fountain presumably for an apothecary. Liguria white star mark. Splendid mascaron spout to frighten away evil...
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18th Century Rococo Antique European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chelsea Porcelain Oval Dish with Red Anchor C-1752-56 with Fruits and Insects
By Chelsea Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
This gorgeous Chelsea Porcelain botanical dish was hand painted in England circa 1752-1756. The polychrome enamels depict fruits: apples, pears, plums, melons, and, in the center, a ...
Category

Mid-18th Century Rococo Antique European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

A Monumental Meissen Porcelain Figural Group of Mount Parnassus
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Monumental Meissen Porcelain Figural Group of Apollo and the Nine Muses on Mount Parnassus. Comprised of sixteen interlocking parts. Apollo standing holding a lyre and with Pegasus besides a tree, atop a rocky outcrop detailed with foliage and waterfalls above nine goddesses: Calliope, seated and shown writing, representing eloquence and epic poetry. Clio, seated with an open book and blowing a trumpet, representing history. Erato, seated and holding a kithara, representing science and the arts Euterpe, seated and holding a flute, representing music. Melpomene, seated holding a knife and with one hand to her head, representing tragedy. Thalia, seated and holding aloft mask, representing comedy and idyllic poetry. Urania, seated with telescope and globe, representing astronomy and astrology, Polyhymnia, standing with one hand raised and holding a book, representing sacred poetry. Terpsichore, standing, representing dance. Each piece exceptionally finely detailed and painted. The base portions with rocaille edges. On a later black polished wooden base. Multiple blue crossed swords marks. Each piece titled to underside. German, Circa 1880. Mount Parnassus, is a spur of the Pindus Mountains in central Greece and was sacred to the ancient Greeks and in mythology to Apollo, the god of music and poetry and of the Sun and light. Mount Parnassus the mythical centre of poetry, music, and learning in ancient Greece was a popular theme in Barqoue and Rococo art, often substitutable with Athena’s arrival at Mount Helicon from the fifth book of Ovid’s “Metamorphoses”, where she asks the Muses to show her the new spring which gushed forth from the spot where Pegasus “with his hoof of horn opened the earth” (V, 250-260). Here, the mountain, formed from rugged rock cliffs, culminates in a plateau on which the youthful Apollo stands and plays the lyre. The Castalian spring flows from beneath Pegasus’ hoof, representing the source of inspiration and attracting the nine muses, who embody the arts and inspire creation through song, music, and dance. Mount Parnassus was created at the Meissen porcelain manufactory as a table centrepiece and an earlier version, apparently with only five muses, is listed in the inventory of the pastry shop of the Meissen manufactory manager and cabinet minister Heinrich Graf Brühl in 1753. The storage in the pastry shop of approximately 3,000 objects and dishes, including many individual parts for centrepieces, is related to their function as table decorations, replacing decorations previously made by the confectioner from perishable materials such as sugar or wax. The purpose of this table decoration was as a feast for the eyes to accompany the feast of the banquet. The sculptural figurines often depicted a particular theme, with characters drawn from theatre and opera, from classical mythology or pastoral idylls. Allegories and mythological themes, such as the glorification of fine arts, were also popular. Stylistically, Mount Parnassus fits Kändler’s style of the 1740s, and was sold by Brühl in 1762 to Frederick the Great of Prussia who used mythology as a means of self-expression and had already ordered individual figures of Apollo and the Muses as table decorations in 1744. Today it is in the Museum of Applied Arts, Frankfurt (inv. no. M.L. 41). There is another version of Mount Parnassus, from the collection of Prince Alexander Dolgorukoff, in the Hermitage in Saint Petersburg. The present version dates to the second half of the nineteenth century when there was a great revival of Kändler rococo figurines which were reissued and a “Second Rococo”. Another nineteenth century example is in the collection of the Museo Francesco Borgogna, Italy (inv. 1906, XIII, 19-20). These nineteenth century versions were made by the Meissen factory using Kändler's period models. It is recorded that a new version of Mount Parnassus, dating to the 1880s, was part of the Royal Porcelain collection in Dresden: 'In the porcelain collection there is a new version from the 1880s based on the old models, the largest group of this genre, the Parnassus, which shows the named muses all around on the lower part of the rock, each practising their own art, while on the top there is Apollo with the lyre and next to it the Castalian spring rises from the hoofbeat of Pegasus. Each figure is executed individually with its rocky background, and all the pieces are then fitted together, as we have already seen in his earlier, larger compositions. The rock pieces are finished off like a pedestal at the bottom with Rococo ornaments.' (Jean Louis Sponsel, Kabinettstücke der Meissner Porzellan-manufaktur von Johann Joachim Kändler, Leipzig, 1900, pp. 203-204). Kunst und kunsthandwerk; monatsschrift herausgegeben vom Österreichischen museum fuer kunst und industrie, Vienna, 1894, v.7 pt.1, p.133. Kari Berling, Das Meißner Porzellan und seine Geschichte. Leipzig 1900, S. 99, 187-200. Helmuth Gröger, Johann Joachim Kaendler. Dresden, 1956. Peter W Meister, Franz Adrian Dreier, Figürliche Keramik aus zwei Jahrtausenden. Kat Museum für Kunsthandwerk, Frankfurt. Frankfurt 1964, Nr. 90. Rainer Rückert, Meißener Porzellan, 1710-1810. Kat. Ausst. Bayerisches Nationalmuseum München. München 1966. Stefan Bursche, Tafelzier des Barock. München 1974, Abb. 300. "Tafelaufsatz, Der Parnass", Auswahlkatalog, Museum für Kunsthandwerk (Frankfurt am Main, Germany), 1987, pp. 86-87. Alfred Ziffer, ‘Meissener Porzellanplastik für fürstliches Interieur und Zeremoniell’, Keramos, Issue 241/242, pp. 29–52. MEISSEN The production of Meissen porcelain began in 1710 at the manufactory at Meissen...
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19th Century Rococo Antique European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain