Exquisite Pair of 19th-Century Meissen Gilded & Hand-Painted Sweetmeat Figurines – Modeled After Kändler

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A magnificent pair of authentic 19th-century Meissen porcelain sweetmeat figures, exquisitely hand-painted, richly gilded, and modeled after Johann Joachim Kändler’s … Read more A magnificent pair of authentic 19th-century Meissen porcelain sweetmeat figures, exquisitely hand-painted, richly gilded, and modeled after Johann Joachim Kändler’s celebrated 18th-century designs.

Each figure—a finely dressed lady and gentleman reclining in rococo splendor—supports a shell-shaped bowl delicately adorned with colorful floral sprays and 24K gilt trim. Their expressions, draped garments, and soft pastel tones exemplify Meissen’s mastery of form and detail during the Rococo Revival period.

Handcrafted in Germany circa 1860–1880, both pieces bear the Meissen blue crossed swords mark underglaze, with impressed and painted decorator’s numbers—confirming their authenticity and factory origin.

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Origin: Meissen, Germany
Period: 19th Century (Rococo Revival)
Attributed to: After Johann Joachim Kändler, ca. 1745 original model
Materials: Hand-painted and gilded porcelain
Dimensions: 11.5” W × 8” D × 8” H (each)
Condition: Mint – no chips, cracks, or repairs; gilt remains bright and intact
Marks: Crossed swords in underglaze blue; impressed and painted factory numerals

This elegant pair captures the romance and refinement of 18th-century Meissen artistry, reimagined with 19th-century precision. They make an extraordinary centerpiece or mantel display, equally at home in a neoclassical, French, or modern-traditional interior. See less