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Pair of antique porcelain sconces by Meissen

Creator: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Pair of antique porcelain sconces by Meissen
German, late 19th Century
Height 57cm, width 38cm, depth 10cm

This fine pair of German Rococo style Meissen sconces features beautifully encrusted porcelain flowers and petals and delicately hand-painted passages. In their unmatched quality, the pair epitomises the very best of the Meissen porcelain factory.

Each of the sconces features a diamond form back plate, the edges beautifully shaped with expansive foliage. The central panel of the back plate is defined by a rich red drape, in front of which, in each light, sits a nude figure—one male, the other female—accompanied by a cherub. Each sconce supports two branches, each terminating in a single candle holder.

The back plate of one sconce is signed, underglaze, with blue crossed swords—the signature of Meissen.

Artist/maker: Meissen (German, founded 1710)

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Germany
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Porcelain.
Styles / Movements:	Rococo, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	16586
Incollect Reference #:	441975

Dimensions

W.	14.96 in;	H.	22.44 in;	D.	3.94 in;
W.	38 cm;	H.	57 cm;	D.	10 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.