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Click here to subscribeA Meissen hard paste porcelain figure allegorical of ‘Winter’, modelled by Friedrich Elias Meyer, German (1723-1785), circa 1815, the bearded man figure standing wearing an ermine lined cape and warming his hands at a brazier, on a gilt scroll rocaille base, base with blue crossed swords mark, gilt 53 and inscribed model number 2731. Also decorators marks 85 and small red painted 43, 23cm high. The blue crossed sword mark design suggests a date circa 1815 for production of this figure. A similar figure of 'Winter' in the Landesgewerbemuseum, Stuttgart, is illustrated by R. Rückert, Meissener Porzellan 1710-1810 (1966), no. 991. Condition report In exceptionally good condition with strong enamel and gilt decoration.
Fine Meissen porcelain dish and raised tazza, both executed in white glaze with richly gilded floral and leaf decorations in relief, both pieces with openwork rims and Rococo shapes, marked 19th centuryFijne porseleinen Meissen schotel en opstaande tazza, beide uitgevoerd in wit glazuur met rijkelijk vergulde bloem- en bladdecoraties in reliëf, beide stukken met opengewerkte randen en Rococo-vormen, gemerkt 19e eeuwH 13 Diam. 24 cm / 6.5 x 35 x 23.5 cm
Meissen Böttger tea caddy with Kakiemon decor, decorated with purple and iron-red painted lancet leaves, Kakiemon decoration of blossom branches with peonies, prunus and chrysanthemums in betweem flying phoenix birds and insects, with bronze mounting and bronze lid, probably early 18th centuryMeissen Böttger theedoos met Kakiemon decor, versierd met paars en ijzerrood geschilderde lancetbladeren, Kakiemon decoratie van bloesemtakken met pioenrozen, prunus en chrysanten tussen vliegende feniksvogels en insecten, met bronzen montuur en bronzen deksel, vermoedelijk begin 18e eeuwH 21 cm Literature: The Arnold Collection of Meissen porcelain 1710-1750, 2008, a tea caddy of similar shape depicted on p. 369Literatuur: The Arnold Collection of Meissen porcelain 1710-1750, 2008, een theedoos van soortgelijke vorm afgebeeld op pag 369
Two Meissen porcelain figures allegorical of Spring and Summer after models in the Four Seasons group by Johann Joachim Kandler in 1764 and 1768, each in the form of a putto, Spring with a basket of flowers and Summer with a scythe and wheat, both with blue crossed swords, damages, 7cm wide 13cm high (2)Literature: Each model is illustrated Laurence Mitchell, ''Meissen: Collector's Catalogue', Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2004, pp. 74-75, pl.7, figs. A64 and A67. Condition ReportSummer missing its scythe, light chips to the wheat. Summer with possible repair to hand. Both with dust and small nibbles.
A Meissen group, 20th century, modelled as an eagle perched on a branch with a bowed head, incised to base 108C with blue crossed swords mark,14.5cm highProvenance: The property of a collector, Knebworth, Hertfordshire Condition ReportGood condition with no visible restoration cracks or breaks
A Meissen porcelain figure of 'The Rape of Persephone' c.1860-70, the crowned Hades (Pluto) with flowing robe carrying Persphone (Prosperpina) over his shoulder, blue crossed swords, impressed '145' or '115', damages, 13cm wide 9cm deep 26cm highLiterature: Model illustrated in Laurence Mitchell, 'Meissen: Collector's Catalogue', Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2004, pp.92-93, pl.16, fig.1448. Condition ReportPersephone's arm is detached but present and it has a break to it. Small chips and losses to the foliage.
A Meissen figure of a gamekeeper 20th century, Cris de Paris Series, modelled holding two pheasants wearing a green jacket, incised 63092 with blue crossed swords mark,17.5cm highProvenance: The property of a collector, Knebworth, Hertfordshire Condition ReportGood condition with no visible restoration cracks or breaks
Große Reiterbronze Kaiser Wilhelms I., August Herzig, Dresden, datiert 1879 Bronze, patiniert. Darstellung des Kaisers in Uniform, auf seinem Pferd eines der Schlachtfelder des 70er-Krieges inspizierend. Der Kaiser mit Helm und langem Mantel, mit der rechten Hand zur Seite weisend, in der linken die Zügel führend. Das Pferd im Schritt mit vom Wind verwehter Mähne. Auf der Plinthe zerbrochenes Kriegsgerät und eine gefallene französische Standarte. Auf der Plinthe signiert "A. Herzig 1879". Zaumzeug defekt, die Degenscheide geknickt, größerer Riss am rechten Oberarm. Höhe 63 cm, Länge 64 cm, Gewicht 38 kg.August Albert Theodor Herzig (* 3. August 1846 in Hamburg; † 11. Juli 1919 in Dresden), deutscher Bildhauer. Begann um 1865 ein Studium an der Hamburger Gewerbeschule. Von 1872 bis 1875 studierte er an der Dresdner Kunstakademie bei Ernst Julius Hähnel und Johannes Schilling. Neben Denkmälern und Figuren für öffentliche Plätze deutscher Städte, wie z.B. Darmstadt und Hamburg, entwarf er auch verschiedene Künstlerfiguren für die Porzellanmanufaktur Meissen.
German porcelain blanc de chine figure in 18th Century dress and standing by a stump on a rococo plinth base, H.24.5cm; pair of Meissen style figures, H.11.5cm, (both a/f); Naples group with a male and female playing a wind instrument with a lamb, other porcelain group; 9 Staffordshire fairings, spill vases, other figures, and a small quantity of Goss and other crested ware, etc., (many a/f). (a lot)
A set of two hand-painted decorative plates, featuring a Tirschenreuth Old Meissen Bavarian plate with an elegant floral design and an Italian hand-painted fruit plate in vibrant Majolica style, both marked for authenticity and perfect for collectors.Issued: Mid 20th centuryDimensions: 13.75" dia. Condition: Age related wear.
A Meissen Porcelain Figure Group, late 19th century, as a pair of dancing putti holding a floral wreath, on rococo style base, underglaze crossed swords mark, 11.5cm high, together with another Meissen figure of a boy holding a basket of flowers, 12.5cm high (2) Group with slight losses to flowers. No restoration.Single figure with repair to basket handle and coat tails.
A Set of Four Meissen Porcelain Teacups and Saucers, circa 1745, painted with flower sprays and scattered sprigs within brown line borders, crossed swords marks in underglaze blue A Similar Slop Bowl 17cm diameter An Academic Period Coffee Pot, circa 1765, with similar decoration 20cm high (10)Provenance: Coffee pot bears label for Christie's, Sale at Floors Castle, 17 September 1990, lot 294 The Selected Contents of Eden Lacy, Lazonby, from the Estate of Victor Gubbins One cup with a small rim chip. All cups and saucers with slight fritting and minor rim wear. No restoration. Bowl with some foot chips. Slight wear, no repair. Coffee pot, cover lacking, heavy chipping to the spout. No repair.
A pair of Meissen figures of a fish seller and a beer seller She with hands on hips with basket and tray of fish, he with a keg of beer to his back and a flagon as his side (slight damage), marked to the base, 14cm and 15cm high respectively. (2)Lot UpdatesAll lots are subject to 25% Buyer's Premium plus VAT
A pair of 19th century Meissen type neo-classical style cobalt blue and parcel gilt vases with snake handles Of urn form on lobed footed bases, both marked with crossed sword mark to underside and numbered 27 and 47 respectively, each 27.5cm high. (2)Lot UpdatesAll lots are subject to 25% Buyer's Premium plus VAT
Pair of Dresden porcelain floral encrusted three-branch figural candlesticks, circa 1900, centred on a maiden with hounds, the other with a lion, raised on rocaille base, painted marks, together with a Meissen jug, of bellied form painted and gilded with Watteauesque couples, underglaze blue crossed swords mark, 26cm high and smaller (3)
A Continental porcelain cabaret set, 19th century, comprising; a shaped oval tray, a coffee pot and cover, and a cream jug, on Meissen blanks with a cancelled blue crossed sword mark to the base, the remainder of the set being a matched (i.e. non-Meissen) sugar bowl and cover, two cups, saucers and covers, and two spoons, all painted with Classical figural scenes on a yellow ground with gilt highlights, the coffee pot with rose finial, 21 cm high.Good overall condition, with a loss to the bottom of the cream jug handle, no further chips or cracks. Some dirt in confirmed areas (i.e. finials), as shown, and enamel loss to the underside of the spoon bowls.
Stunning Meissen porcelain platter featuring an elaborate hand-painted floral motif with vibrant hues of pink, purple, orange, and green. The scalloped edges are adorned with delicate gold trim, enhancing the refined craftsmanship. The central design showcases a lush bouquet, meticulously painted with fine brushstrokes that highlight the artistic finesse of Meissen's celebrated porcelain tradition. The underside bears the distinctive crossed swords mark. A remarkable piece of European porcelain artistry, perfect for collectors or elegant display.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 14.25"LCountry of Origin: GermanyCondition: Age related wear.
A LOWESTOFT PORCELAIN TEAPOT, CIRCA 1770. the tightly fluted lid with floral finial, the body decorated in the Immortelle pattern, with pseudo Meissen blue crossed swords mark to base, 20cm wide, 14.5cm high, 12cm deep J. Howell collection no. L.47 Provenance- Delahay, Portobello Market, August 1965, £12-10-0. *CR Hairline crack running from the centre of the foot up to the centre of one side, small chip to spout.
A LOWESTOFT PORCELAIN SPOON TRAY. of elongated octagonal form, decorated in a variation of the immortelle pattern, pseudo Meissen blue crossed swords mark to base, 12.5cm wide, 7.5cm deep J. Howell collection no. L.415 Provenance- Simon Spero, June 1985, £620. *CR four small chips to rim and some brown staining.
A LOWESTOFT PORCELAIN TEA CUP. the ribbed moulded body decorated in a variation of the immortelle pattern, with pseudo Meissen blue crossed swords mark to base, 7.5cm diameter, 4.5cm high J. Howell collection no. L.407 Provenance- Royal Thoroughfare Gallery Auction, May 1985, £270. *CR Minor brown staining to interior, otherwise in good order.
A LOWESTOFT PORCELAIN JUG AND CORRESPONDING WASTER (2). the ribbed body decorated in a variant of the immortelle pattern, pseudo Meissen crossed swords mark to base, 13cm high, together with a corresponding waster showing the same ribbed decoration (2) J. Howell collection no. L.503 Provenance- Margaret Corson, October 1994, £220. *CR Chip to the tip of the spout, small chip to foot.