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Elegant Pair of Quality Antique 19th Century Porcelain Meissen Figurines
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Elegant Pair of Quality Antique 19th Century Porcelain Meissen Figurines

19th century
Sold 11 August 2025 · Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
This “Elegant Pair of Quality Antique 19th Century Porcelain Meissen Figurines” found a buyer.

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Elegant pair of quality antique 19th century porcelain Meissen figurines of two ladies and two gentlemen dancing and playing musical instruments, dressed in period clothing in wonderful hand painted colours, standing on circular shaped bases of swirled rococo scrollwork marked with blue cross swords to the underside of the bases.

One lady has had minor repairs to head, hand and foot as shown.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated these Antique Porcelain Meissen Figurines to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1019559
Dealers Internal Reference
1481
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Elegant pair of quality antique 19th century porcelain Meissen figurines of two ladies and two gentlemen dancing and playing musical instruments, dressed in period clothing in wonderful hand painted colours, standing on circular shaped bases of swirled rococo scrollwork marked with blue cross swords to the underside of the bases.

One lady has had minor repairs to head, hand and foot as shown.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated these Antique Porcelain Meissen Figurines to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1019559
Dealers Internal Ref
1481
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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Two pairs of hand-painted antique porcelain Meissen figures depicting 18th-century musicians on ornate scrolled bases.
Elegant pair of quality antique 19th century porcelain Meissen figurines
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Two pairs of hand-painted antique porcelain Meissen figures depicting 18th-century musicians on ornate scrolled bases.
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  • ObjectFigurines
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRococo Revival
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Gold gilt
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsMusical instruments, Period costume, Scrolled rococo bases, Hand-painted floral patterns
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

Meissen was the first European hard-paste porcelain manufacturer, established in Germany in the early 18th century. The factory became renowned for its intricate sculptural figures depicting courtly life, mythology, and pastoral scenes.

These pieces are crafted from hard-paste porcelain, composed of kaolin, quartz, and feldspar, fired at very high temperatures. They feature hand-painted polychrome enamel decoration accented with hand-applied gilding.

Authentic pieces typically feature the underglaze blue crossed swords mark on the base, developed in the 18th century. Inspection under magnification reveals hand-painted brushwork details rather than transfer prints, alongside period-appropriate crazing and paste characteristics.

These decorative objects can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, on mantelshelves, or atop sideboards to add historical texture and refined colour to traditional or eclectic spaces.

Clean gently with a soft, dry brush or a barely damp cloth without harsh chemicals. Avoid displaying them in direct sunlight or areas of high temperature fluctuation to protect the enamel colours and gilding.
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