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Pair 19th Century Romantic Meissen Porcelain Groups.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Pair 19th Century Romantic Meissen Porcelain Groups.

19th century
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This exquisite pair of 19th Century Meissen porcelain groups showcases the artistry and craftsmanship characteristic of Meissen. The figures depict a charming scene of courtship, featuring a gentleman presenting flowers to a lady, symbolizing romance and affection. The intricate details of their attire, enhanced by vibrant colors and delicate patterns, reflect the elaborate Rococo style. The gentleman is adorned in a lavish blue coat, while the lady wears a pastel pink gown, both bringing life to the composition. This pair not only exemplifies the skill of Meissen artisans but also captures the essence of 18th-century European social customs and aesthetics.

Batch 83 60447 BCYZN

Physical Dimensions
Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Meissen Porcelain Figural Groups to the 19th Century.

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SA1148086
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SKU00002551
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This exquisite pair of 19th Century Meissen porcelain groups showcases the artistry and craftsmanship characteristic of Meissen.
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The figures depict a charming scene of courtship, featuring a gentleman presenting flowers to a lady, symbolizing romance and affection.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

The intricate details of their attire, enhanced by vibrant colors and delicate patterns, reflect the elaborate Rococo style. The gentleman is adorned in a lavish blue coat, while the lady wears a pastel pink gown, both bringing life to the composition. This pair not only exemplifies the skill of Meissen artisans but also captures the essence of 18th-century European social customs and aesthetics.

Batch 83 60447 BCYZN

Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Meissen Porcelain Figural Groups to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1148086
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002551
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A pair of 19th-century Meissen hard-paste porcelain figural groups depicting eighteenth-century court figures beside gilded pedestals.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century Meissen hard-paste porcelain figural groups depicting eighteenth-century court figures beside gilded pedestals.

Pair 19th Century Romantic Meissen Porcelain Groups.

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Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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A pair of 19th-century Meissen hard-paste porcelain figural groups depicting eighteenth-century court figures beside gilded pedestals.
Pair 19th Century Romantic Meissen porcelain groups.
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A pair of 19th-century Meissen hard-paste porcelain figural groups depicting eighteenth-century court figures beside gilded pedestals.
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19th-century Romantic Meissen porcelain figural groups are defined by intricate multi-figure compositions depicting idealised 18th-century pastoral or courtly scenes. Manufactured at the Meissen factory in Saxony, these pieces feature Rococo Revival styling, expressive posing, hand-applied floral embellishments, and elaborate multi-coloured enamelling with gilded accents.

Meissen figures were produced using hard-paste porcelain composed of kaolin, feldspar, and quartz. The figures were cast in multiple separate press moulds, assembled by hand, fired at high temperatures, and then decorated with hand-painted enamel glazes and liquid gold leaf before undergoing a final firing.

Authentic 19th-century Meissen pieces feature the factorys signature crossed swords mark in underglaze blue on the base, often accompanied by incised model numbers, press numbers, and painter marks. Genuine examples demonstrate precise facial details, delicately modelled lacework or garlands, and sharp definition in the porcelain cast.

A pair of porcelain figural groups can be displayed symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or within a glass-fronted vitrine cabinet. Placing them against a neutral or dark backdrop allows the polychrome enamel detail and gilding to serve as a focal decorative element.

Dust antique porcelain figures regularly using a soft-bristled brush or a dry microfibre cloth to clean small crevices without snagging delicate porcelain flowers. Avoid immersing pieces in water if cold-painted repairs exist, and never use abrasive chemicals or ultrasonic cleaners.
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