19th century immitation of one of the Meissen figurines of the seasons, made by Capodimonte in Germany. Measures: 8 3/8''high. Base is 3'' in diamter. Beautiful figurine  More »

19th century immitation of one of the Meissen figurines of the seasons, made by Capodimonte in Germany. Measures: 8 3/8''high. Base is 3'' in diamter. Beautiful figurine of a woman, representing summer. She is dressed to represent the Pagan symbolism of Summer, a large bundle of wheat under one arm, ears of corn forming a crown around her head. She stands on a round base with moulded and gilded trim. Very fine detail of feet, hands, hair and face and wonderful modelling of the figure and robes. Marks:Blue underglaze N under a crown. Condition: general condition is very good. There is a kiln crack where the bundle of wheat joins her body. This is original to the piece and a purist would not change it. After a careful search, I found that she has lost the inside thumb of her left hand - quite hidden by the pose. I could find no other damage. Status: For Sale Reference#: 454 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Old Porcelain Figure of a child begging - one of the beggar children originally made by Kaendler in 1765. Samson, Paris, was famous for their excellent quality immitation  More »

Old Porcelain Figure of a child begging - one of the beggar children originally made by Kaendler in 1765. Samson, Paris, was famous for their excellent quality immitation of Meissen porcelain. Measures:4 1/4'' high. Superb figurine of a child, dressed in Eastern clothes holding out one hand to beg. Fabulous handpainted floral details to tunic. Light purple head covering with gilded pattern and gilt highlights all over. Very fine detail to hair and facial features. Marks: underglaze blue crossed swords in immitation of Meissen mark. Condition: very good. Status: For Sale Reference#: 449 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Magnificent pair of old French soft paste figurines measure approx 10'' and 10 1/4'' respectively. Two cherub - faced young girls sit atop a small pillar. One represents  More »

Magnificent pair of old French soft paste figurines measure approx 10'' and 10 1/4'' respectively. Two cherub - faced young girls sit atop a small pillar. One represents INDUSTRY and the other IDLENESS. Strangely, the words are written in English, but the pieces were confirmed to be French by 2 experts. Each figurine is beautifully modelled. Around her head she has a garland of wild flowers. Loose fitting robes, fall of the shoulder of each young girl. The boddice is bordered by a turquoise ribbon or posy of flowers and the sleeves are similairly adorned with a turquoise ribbon. This matches the garland of flowers above the small base of each piece and the wreath in the hair of each girl. The cloth that Industry is working and the book that Idleness reads are left plain white, as is most of the rest of the figures. Details of hair and delicte flowers are very fine. THe pieces are in good condition. Since they are made of soft paste, some dirt has seeped into the clay, particularly around Idleness''s knee. None of this is offensive, but adds to the charm of these beautiful people. There is quite a lot of crazing, clearly shown in the photos and some of the flowers on the base of Idleness seem to have been reglued. However, besides some very minor chips, everything else is in very good shape. The base of each piece is marked with her name:Idleness and Industry. Please contact me via directly since we have had problems with the Antiques Alley form. If you want to see another ''photo of this item, click on the blue writing ''another view''. Status: For Sale Reference#: 77 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Great pair of German Dresden style dancers made by the Sitzendorf factory, approx mid 19th Century. Measurements:taller is 4 1/8'' high. Pink-bodiced lady kneels;  More »

Great pair of German Dresden style dancers made by the Sitzendorf factory, approx mid 19th Century. Measurements:taller is 4 1/8'' high. Pink-bodiced lady kneels; Blue-bodiced dancer stands on one leg on her toes. Both have lacy skirts with small attached flowers. Both are placed on decorated bases. Very pretty details and painting of both faces. Marks:both have blue underglaze crossed lines. The kneeling figure has an impressed crossed swords (as though in immitation of the Meissen mark) and an impressed ''7''. The other fig. has impressed ''10'' and gold painted ''24''. Condition: good condition with the usual cracks to the delicate lace and flowers. Status: For Sale Reference#: 304 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

19th century Meissen Motto child or cherub, modelled by Acier in the 18th century. 5 1/2 inches high.Stands on triangular base with canted corners - each with gilded, moulded  More »

19th century Meissen Motto child or cherub, modelled by Acier in the 18th century. 5 1/2 inches high.Stands on triangular base with canted corners - each with gilded, moulded flowers. A pink lable TELES BALANCE enclosed in gold margin, names the piece.Naked winged cherub, pale blue cloth and quiver of arrows suspended from a gold band. He leans against a small tree stump behind him.Early, blue crossed sword marks and impressed F.Z and 48. First class (no cancel marks). No damage of any sort to be found, although the heart that should be in his hand is missing. One of 3 Acier figures currently being sold. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1466 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

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.  More »

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. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1312 Condition: See Description Year: See Description Title: MEISSEN FIGURINE PARIS LADY FISH SELLER 19C   « Less

Miniature Meissen figurine of a dove holding a twig in it''s beak. Germany, 1924-30.Measures 2 1/8inches tall.Beautiful white dove, winges outstretched, standing on a moulded  More »

Miniature Meissen figurine of a dove holding a twig in it''s beak. Germany, 1924-30.Measures 2 1/8inches tall.Beautiful white dove, winges outstretched, standing on a moulded grassy base, with twig in it''s beak.Marked underneath with clear crossed sword mark with dot (Pfeiffer-mark) 1924-30.Condition is very good. Only under magnification can you see that the end of the twig has some roughage (not visible with the naked eye). Status: For Sale Reference#: 2216 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

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  More »

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. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1064 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Unusual Amphora figure of a nude with seahorses and holding a basket shaped as strange birds and pelicans. Made in Chechoslovakia 1918-1939. Measures 8 1/2inches high. A  More »

Unusual Amphora figure of a nude with seahorses and holding a basket shaped as strange birds and pelicans. Made in Chechoslovakia 1918-1939. Measures 8 1/2inches high. A slim young lady with long, flowing hair stands on a round base, modelled with typical Amphora impressed and inset beads. Around the base are 3 strange seahorses, wonderfully modelled in exotic forms and very graceful. The girl holds a basket on one shoulder. It is made in the form of a ring of pelicans. Very exciting forms of these animals echo the folds of the seahorses and contrast with the smooth skin of the girl. Underneath is a blue underglaze oval with Made in Czechoslovakia around the word Amphora, the mark used 1918-1939. Impressed numbers 20192 and 26. Condition is excellent. No chips/cracks/scratches/restorations of any sort. Status: For Sale Reference#: 2138 Condition: See Description Year: See Description Title: AMPHORA FIGURINE NUDE SEAHORSES PELICANS   « Less

Antique Derby figural group of an amorous couple in Renaissance attire with applied flowers. Circa 1782-1820.Measures 9 1/2inches high.Pierced, openwork base, roughly oval in  More »

Antique Derby figural group of an amorous couple in Renaissance attire with applied flowers. Circa 1782-1820.Measures 9 1/2inches high.Pierced, openwork base, roughly oval in shape, with scrolls and foliage highlighted in gold on the sides. The top is naturalistically moulded in the shape of a grassy bower with wild flowers and more picked flowers in a basket. The gentleman''s shield with incredible relief mask in very rich gilding rests behind the lady''s seat. The young woman seems to be pushing aside the over-attentive youth. Both are incredibly beatifully dressed in richest fabrics - all handpainted in marvellous colours and designs. The gentleman''s suit is in gold scales offset by blue and royal red. Superb modelling, colour and detail. Behind them is a bower with attached flowers. Highest quality.Mark under base used between 1782 and 1820. General condition is excellent for a piece of this age, with only a few tiny chips/losses of applied foliage or flowers. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1385 Condition: See Description Year: See Description Title: DERBY FIGURE LOVERS / COURTING COUPLE C1800 (PRE ROYAL CROWN   « Less