Meissen

Two important and rare Meissen figures of Guinea fowl, 1735 - Sotheby's modelled by J. J. Kändler for the Japanese Palace, Dresden, each bird standing on a rocky mound base amongst various grasses and flowering leafy branches, with white-speckled black plumage, long purple necks curving to the left and red combs and wattles (minor restoration and chips); 43.5cm., 17 1/8 in. high. Estimation: 150,000 - 200,000 GBP PROVENANCE: The Royal Collections of Saxony, Japanese Palace, DresdenThe Ole Olsen... [Lire la suite]

An important and rare Meissen white figure of a monkey, circa 1732 - Sotheby's modelled by J. J. Kändler for the Japanese Palace, Dresden, wearing a belt and seated on a tree stump taking a pinch of snuff from the oval box held in his left paw; 48.6cm., 19 1/8 in. high. Estimation: 200,000 - 400,000 GBP PROVENANCE: The Royal Collections of Saxony, Japanese Palace, DresdenProbably sold, 17th March 1849, to Johann Carl Friedrich Teichert, MeissenThe Property of the Rt. Hon. Lord Hastings, Sotheby’s London,... [Lire la suite]

A Meissen chinoiserie teapot and cover, circa 1723-24 - Sotheby's of squat globular form, the curved spout moulded with a mask terminal, painted each side painted with a chinoiserie scene with two figures, within a gilt scrollwork cartouche filled with Böttger lustre and edged with iron-red scrolls, the spout, handle and cover painted with indianische Blumen, K.P.M and crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, gilder's numeral 14 to base and cover, (knop slighly trimmed). Quantité: 2; 11.9cm, 4 3/4 in... [Lire la suite]

A very rare Meissen armorial coffee and tea service with the arms of Taparelli, circa 1735-40. Photo courtesy Bonhams An Italian museum has secured a lost piece of its founder's legacy from Bonhams thanks to local donations. The piece was to have been auctioned as part of Bonhams million pound London sale of the Marouf Collection in May, but has now been secured by the museum in a private treaty sale - with Bonhams adding a gesture of good will in terms of the commission. The Meissen armorial coffee and tea service once belonged... [Lire la suite]

The sale made an outstanding figure of £639,538, exceeding all expectation with a record-breaking 92% of the offered lots sold. Photo: Bonhams LONDON.- The Delphium Collection which sold on March 20 at Bonhams New Bond Street was a ringing success for the Bonhams Ceramics Department. The sale made an outstanding figure of £639,538, exceeding all expectation with a record-breaking 92% of the offered lots sold. The top two lots sold were a particular triumph, almost doubling their pre-sale estimates. Lot 45, a Meissen tea and... [Lire la suite]

The Delphinium Collection is a historic survival from the great era of porcelain collecting after the Second World War. It was formed by two generations of collectors: a fascinating selection of 18th century Meissen porcelain that reflects a scholarly and discerning taste. The collection ranges from Böttger stoneware and porcelain of the earliest period to French-influenced taste of the mid 18th century. It includes a number of exceptionally rare pieces, such as a two-handled jar and cover with chinoiserie decoration, of which only... [Lire la suite]

Meissen. Tasse à thé et sa sous-tasse en porcelaine, XVIIIème siècle. Photo Millon et Associés à décor de branchages fleuris en camaïeu bleu et rehaut or. Hauteur tasse: 4cm. Diamètre soucoupe: 13cm. Estimation : 150 / 180 € Millon et Associés. Vendredi 8 mars 2013. Drouot Richelieu - Salle 15 - 9, rue Drouot - 75009 Paris. www.millon-associes.com

Meissen. Plat ovale à bord quadrilobé en porcelaine, XVIIIème siècle (marqué vers 1730-1735). Photo Millon et Associés à décor polychrome d'un animal fantastique au centre du bassin et de jetés de fleurettes (appartient à une série). 40cm sur 30,5cm. Restauré. Estimation : 1 000 / 1 200 € Millon et Associés. Vendredi 8 mars 2013. Drouot Richelieu - Salle 15 - 9, rue Drouot - 75009 Paris. www.millon-associes.com

Meissen. Tasse et sa sous-tasse à bord godronné en porcelaine, XVIIIème siècle. Photo Millon et Associés à décor polychrome dans trois réserves d'une scène maritime animée. XVIIIème siècle (marquées). Hauteur tasse: 5cm. Diamètre soucoupe: 13,5cm. Estimation : 600 / 800 € Millon et Associés. Vendredi 8 mars 2013. Drouot Richelieu - Salle 15 - 9, rue Drouot - 75009 Paris. www.millon-associes.com

Meissen. Rare boîte rectangulaire en porcelaine à fond jaune, XVIIIème siècle. Photo Millon et Associés à décor polychrome de paysage maritime animé de Chinois dans cinq réserves. L'intérieur du couvercle est également décoré. XVIIIème siècle (marquée). Hauteur: 8cm. Largeur: 18,5cm. Longueur: 16cm. Estimation : 2 000 / 3 000 € Millon et Associés. Vendredi 8 mars 2013. Drouot Richelieu - Salle 15 - 9, rue Drouot - 75009 Paris. http://www.millon-associes.com/