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PAIR MEISSEN BASKETS / WOVEN BOWLS 19C
Pair of handpainted basketweave bowls or baskets with handles at either end. Made Germany, 19th century.
Measure 9 1/4inches from end of handle to other handle and 3inches to highest point.
Oval shape with outwards sloping sides. Rope entwined rims and handles at either end. Highlighted with gilding. Basket weave sides.
Bottom of each basket is handpainted with beautiful flowers and butterflies in bright colours.
Each piece is marked with blue underglaze swords and impressed 35A.
Condition is generally very good. Some wear to gilt highlights and one basket has a tiny piece of basketweave missing. (see enlarged photo).Otherwise, excellent condition with the paint fresh and clear.
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FISHMONGER MEISSEN PORCELAINE FIGURINE 19C
Meissen porcelain figurine of a lady fishmonger, Germany, 19th century. One of the Street sellers of Paris series and a variation of the figure modelled by Reinicke in 1757. 5 1/2inches high. She stands with arms akimbo, her head tied in a scarf, holding a tray with a fish and a basket of fish bits on one hip. Super, super detail of painted clothes, face, modelling of upturned old shoes. Marked underneath with blue crossed swords, impressed 30 and 11. The blue ribbon holding her tray has been restored. No other damage to be seen.
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CIRCA 1820 MEISSEN LOVELY GIRL PORTRAIT CUP S
Just like my amazing Napoleon portrait cup & saucer, here is another rare Meissen portrait cup and saucer. This one has a portrait of a lovely girl holding a bow and posy of flowers. The colors in the painting are so vibrant and the quality of the painting is as amazing as the Napoleon cup and saucer. The Meissen factory did not make better paintings than these two cups and saucers. This girl's portrait cup is of course first quality, Meissen factory decoration. Condition : The cup is near perfect with only slight wear to the gilding. The entire painting is perfect with no scratches or wear. The saucer has some areas of wear, but much of the gold is still present. Meissen crossed swords marked for early 19th century. Diameter of saucer is 6inches. Diameter of cup is 3 3/4inches .
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MEISSEN CHICKENS 19C MINIATURE NAUGHTY HUMOUR
Rare miniature figurine of porcelain chickens, cock and hen with a naughty humorous theme. Made by the Meissen factory, Germany, 19th century. 1 1/2inches high. 3inches front to back. The male chicken has jumped onto the little hen. Fine bright detail to his huge dark green plumed tail, redand black tipped wings and both orange faces. Naturalistic modelling and the top quality workmanship and porcelain of Meissen. Blue crossed swords, impressed 23 and H1. Excellent condition - no damage of any sort.
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MEISSEN HP BOWL MOTHER CHILD DOG IN GARDEN
Meissen scalloped bowl. 19th century, German. 5 1/8inches accross at widest point. Nearly 2inches high. 5 deep lobes, bordered by rich gilt scrolling pattern. The inside of the bowl is painted with a marvellous scene of a mother, her son and their dog in a rich parkland or garden. Pillars with pot plants indicate that this is quite a formal garden, as do the tall, elegant trees in the background. The mother is very richly dressed in aristocratic attire of the 18th century. A puce silk skirt, rich red silk sleeves and bodice emerge from under a deep blue velvet jacket and complex curled hairdo under a feathered cap. The blond-curled little boy points to something in the distance, while the little dog prances off in that direction. Crossed swords under the glaze. Very good condition with no chips/cracks of any sort.
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MEISSEN TRIVET HANDPAINTED CHILDREN BEE PLAY
Rare Meissen trivet. 19th century, German. Children at play.
Diameter is just under 6inches.
Stands on 3 bunshaped, gilt decorated legs. Depicts a little girl and boy, dressed in 18th century clothes, clearly very rich, at play. The girl waves a
fan, while the boy, his tricorn hat almost falling off his head as he leans back to spear a large bumblebee with his sword. Various medals and the rich
colouring show that they are aristocratic children.
Wonderful chubby faces. Full of life and fun. Rare to find this quality painting with such a fabulous theme.
Very likely outside painted (as so many of the best Meissen pieces are) as indicated by a single scratch accross the underglaze Meissen mark underneath.
Impressed J102. Small, shallow chip at the back, on the side, totally hidden from view, otherwise good condition.
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MEISSEN SUGAR BOWL W BUD & VINE FINIAL ON LID
Small sugar bowl made by Meissen, Germany. It is a remake of one made by Meissen in 1740 with a peach finial. <P><P> Measurements: 2 1/4" diameter; 3" high. <P><P> Very pretty little lidded pot. 3 sprigs of multi-coloured flowers adorn the little pot. A beautiful blue Morning Glory is painted on the lid. The details of the painting are excellent. The lid has a wonderful finial made of a moulded and applied rose bud with vine leaves and tendrils. <br> Both pot & lid have gilded borders. <P><P> Marks: blue underglaze crossed swords. There is a dot below the hilts of the swords, indicating 1951-1953. Various painted and impressed numbers (for painters and models). <P><P> Condition:fabulous condition - no damage to porcelain, paint or gilding. <P><P> Please see my other wonderful Meissen pieces. <P><P>
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