Wonderful polychrome porcelain sculpture depicting the allegory of the four seasons. The figures personifying winter, autumn, spring and summer are harmoniously arranged around a tree on an idyllic hi[...]
A rare and charming soft-paste porcelain statuette from Sceaux depicting a young woman in a pastoral scene. Standing on a rocky mound with a relief design, she holds a knotted ribbon in each hand. At [...]
A fine pair of Chelsea porcelain red anchor period figures of a huntsman and lady, c1755, each with a dog by their side, him with a shotgun or musket, both with elaborate decoration and flowering boca[...]
An 18th-century Meissen porcelain figural group “The Betrothal”, modelled by Johann Joachim Kändler, c.1745.Maker’s Marks: None. Early pieces, such as this, often have unglazed bases from which the ma[...]
Meissen porcelain statuette depicting a bread or biscuit seller, polychrome decoration in naturalistic style. Model by J.J. Kaendler. Marked with crossed swords in blue. Circa 1745-1750. 18th century.[...]
A rare white-glazed Chelsea scent bottle, circa 1760, of a boy holding a goat by the horns from the other side of a tree stump adorned with vine leaves and grapes, the stopper a pair of billing doves,[...]
A rare, and amusing pair of chinoiserie porcelain figures, late eighteenth-century Thuringia, possibly Gotthelf Greiner. She feeds a flower to the bird above her. He is being pecked by the bird above [...]
This rare porcelain miniature group, attributed to Chelsea and dating to the late 18th century, depicts a seated spotted cat with her kitten in a quiet, intimate composition. Such small-scale works we[...]
An eighteenth-century, circa 1771, Derby biscuit porcelain figure of a young gardener, emblematic of Earth, from No.3, The Four Elements. 16.5 cm (6.5 in) high.Notes: This figure is based on a Tournai[...]
A Meissen porcelain figure group, c.1755. We have seen this group previously as one of the elements of a Bacchic centrepiece modelled by Johann Joachim Kändler. A scatily clad lady, possibly Ariadne, [...]
Six polychrome glazed porcelain statuettes depicting standing immortaly holding lotus, flowers, their garments decorated with floral motifs dragons . Two hands are missing.
An attractive pair of late 18th-century Meissen porcelain figures showing a seated boy and girl, each with a dog, inspired by the pastoral genre popular in Saxony at the time. Both figures are seated [...]
A refined pair of early Derby porcelain candlestick figures, “Seated Musicians with Bagpipes and Guitar”, each raised on an openwork scroll base with flowering bocage. The piper plays beside a hound, [...]
Hard-paste–type soft porcelain with polychrome enamels and original gilding.A well-modelled pair of Derby musicians from the Patch Period, c.1765. The bagpiper with a hound and the mandolin player wit[...]
An antique, probably 18th-century, Nymphenburg porcelain figure of a swordsman. 17.5cm high. Marks: Impressed shield mark, incised mark “bi” or “61” or “19” (see below), incised backwards “S” mark.We [...]
A polychrome Chinese porcelain figure, kneeling and holding a large vase. Dressed in a yellow tunic decorated with pink flowers and green foliage, blue-green trousers, and red shoes, this smiling figu[...]
A substantial mid-18th-century French soft-paste porcelain figure group in the chinoiserie style associated with early Vincennes and Sèvres. The composition features two European ladies and two Chines[...]
A finely modelled and brightly enamelled Derby porcelain figure depicting the actor James Quin in the role of Sir John Falstaff, after Francis Hayman’s composition engraved by James McArdell (c.1760).[...]
Vinovo Manufactory, late 18th century. Hannong period (1776-1779) The Bath of Venus, biscuit figure, impressed mark under the base: V + (h. com 20) (small defects) A figure of the same model is p[...]
A striking Derby biscuit group translating Angelica Kauffmann’s Etiam Amor criminibus plectitur (engraved by W.W. Ryland, 1777) into porcelain. The Three Graces bind Cupid beneath a tall tree with qui[...]
A white porcelain statuette of Guanyin from China, depicted seated in the "vamardhaparyanka" position on a throne, holding a child and a water flask to her right, and a scroll and books to her left. A[...]
Rare 18th-century Derby porcelain candlestick, modelled with two finches nestled within a dense floral bocage above a spaniel on a scrolling rococo base. The bell-flower nozzle and pastel enamels refl[...]
An 18th-century Orléans soft paste, white glazed, porcelain figural group of two musicians on a rococo scroll-moulded waisted base, by Claude-Charles Gérault d'Areaubert’s porcelain factory at Orléans[...]
Porcelain figure depicting a smiling Liu Hai sitting in an ingot-shaped boat, his right foot resting on an openwork decoration in the shape of a coin. He is also holding and ingot in his left hand.Chi[...]
Gorgeous white Meissen porcelain gardener, which is rare on the market. Square base, crossed swords mark with star for the Marcolini period. Created by Kaendler. H 10 cm Meissen, Marcolini period.Li[...]
This extremely detailed biscuit is in perfect condition (except perhaps for the gun barrel, see photo). It has a mark underneath. Delivery possible or shipping with insurance, please contact us.
Pair of antique white biscuit porcelain figurines depicting a peasant couple, male and female, with baskets of grapes and flowers. The circular base is decorated with rocailles. The Sevres mark, Franc[...]
A large Famille Verte figure of a parrot. The beak and base are left biscuit, the base is nevertheless partially enameled.China, 18thKangxi period (1661-1722)Height : 24,8cmHead have been reattached t[...]
Biscuit group from the end of the 18th century, Locré, Sévres....Representing a romantic scene of five characters at the foot of a tree, including a flute player. Some small missing parts to note. Sig[...]
Biscuit group, with allegorical decoration, representing four animated figures around a fifth perched on a tree stump. The figures dressed in antique style are imbued with a neo-classical softness and[...]
Antique Derby porcelain figure, c.1790, representing a
young girl seated in a finely modelled Louis XVI style chair. This figure is
unusually finely executed, with precise detail to the hand-painted[...]
An anthropomorphic monkey clearly inspired by Meissen. Made in Germany in the 18th century. The polychrome quality and attention to detail make this piece a rare collector's item.
An exceptional pair oflarge-scale porcelain figures from the late 18th century, distinguished bytheir refined modelling, fine hand painting, and historical rarity. Each figurestands nearly 40 cm tall [...]
A Pair of Meissen Porcelain Figurines, circa 1755, depicting a fishergirl and a porter, standing on naturalistic bases,Probably modelled by J.J. Kändkler or P. ReinickeHeights: 10.5 and 11 cmProvenanc[...]
Lovely pair of white porcelain figures from the end of the 18th century, beginning of the 19th century. Patina and some minor wear from time (see photo) Height: approximately 20 cm Diameter: approxima[...]
A rare and authentic pair of 18th-century
porcelain figures, produced by the famous Ludwigsburg manufactory during the
original ducal period, circa 1758–1793. The pair comprises a musketeer and a
l[...]
Klausner at the sourcePorcelainNeudeck-Nymphenburg porcelain factoryNymphenburgModel by Franz Anton Bustellivers 1760H. 18.5 cm, L. 12.0 cm, D. 10.4 cmOther model:Bavarian National Museum in Munich (w[...]
The Merchant of Loves is a fresco from the Villa Arianna (Stabiae) from the middle of the 1st century AD. The fresco was the subject of numerous copies and imitations throughout the 19th century, that[...]
Famille Verte figure of Guanyin, holding a bowl in her left hand. The top of the head, hands, and visible foot are left in biscuit.China, 18th centuryKangxi period (1661–1722)Height: 20.3 cmFor a comp[...]
A good 18th century Derby porcelain patch-mark figure of Liberty, c.1760, the lady holding an open cage, the dress probably painted by the Cotton-stem Painter with delicate flower sprays. 23cm (9.1ins[...]
A Fine 18th Century French Mennecy-Style Spaniel Bonbonniere in Soft Paste Porcelain with gilt-metal fittings and an unusual catch. Unmarked..Height: 3in (7.6cm)Length: 3.5in (8.9cm)Condition: In exce[...]
China – Blanc de Chine porcelain incense holder, surmounted by a Chinese lion, Qing dynasty, 18th century (Kangxi period) White porcelain statuette known as “blanc de Chine”, representing a Buddhist l[...]
Pair of porcelain figures from the Royal Factory of Naples depicting two figures, one male and one female in folk dress.In excellent condition, except for a chip on his hat, restored by our atelier, v[...]
We present this important porcelain group (biscuit) representing the Triumph of Bacchus after Hugues de TARAVAL and Louis Simon BOIZOT. This group would be part of a centerpiece and it is exactly the [...]
Charming group of a mother playing with her child, in Ludwigsburg porcelain, underglaze blue mark. T ROCK signature on the terrace. Some small losses in the flower crown, the little finger of the hand[...]
This very friendly little Budai is slumped on his big bag. His good, jovial and benevolent smile lights up his radiant face, his eyes sparkle with mischief and happiness. In Asia, he is the symbol of [...]
This rare and moving 18th-century porcelain figure depicts a barefoot young drummer, seated on a broken bass drum with a bent mallet and empty dish at his side – symbols of hardship and public begging[...]
Superb pair of Chelsea porcelain figures from the Gold Anchor period, circa 1760, representing a Rococo pastoral couple — the shepherd with bagpipes and his companion (originally with flute). Each fig[...]
Discover a rare mid-18th-century soft-paste porcelain figure from the Bow manufactory in East London. This boy singer, clad in theatrical hat, jacket and breeches, holds a song-sheet and conducts with[...]
A rare and decorative pair of 18th-century English porcelain figural candlesticks, made around 1770, Georgian period. Each piece features a pastoral figure standing in front of an elaborate flowering [...]
Two turquoise glazed incense-holders figure of Budai.Budai is represented in the same way on both figures, seated and smiling, a necklace in his right hand.China XVIIIEKangxi period (1661-1722)Both st[...]
Rare Pair of Antique Derby Porcelain Figurines, Crown Mark, Late 18th Century, c. 1780sThis exceptional pair of antique Derby porcelain figurines dates from the end of the 18th century and showcases t[...]
Porcelain biscuit subject, allegory of fidelity, on a circular red marble base finished with a square white marble base. The young woman wearing a pleated dress, one breast exposed. She holds a bouque[...]
Rare Bow Porcelain Figurine of an Boy Drummer, c. 1744An elegant and finely crafted antique porcelain figurine of a young drummer, exquisitely painted in soft pastel hues of pink, grey, and blue. The [...]
Extremely Rare Limbach Porcelain Figurines, “Gardeners” by Gotthelf Greiner, c.1772-1787An exceptionally rare pair of German hard-paste porcelain figurines, created by Gotthelf Greiner at the Limbach [...]
Rare Chelsea Porcelain Figurine of Diana the Huntress, Gold Anchor Period, c. 1760 An exceptionally rare Chelsea porcelain figurine of "Diana the Huntress", dating to around 1760, during the Gold Anch[...]
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