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Meissen Consignment
As Europe’s first manufacturer of fine porcelain, Meissen quickly established itself as the innovator in European ceramics, striking fascination among members of nobility. Since the factory's creation in 1708, the proprietary, innovative Meissen formula has produced some of the finest examples of antique porcelain. Called “white gold” because of its high price, rarity and desirability, Meissen porcelain has been considered the finest by European aristocracy as well as decorative arts connoisseurs for 300 years.
Today, these rare, intricate pieces from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries are particularly in demand. With highly successful recent sales in New York of Meissen porcelain, including the restituted historic collection of Franz and Margarete Oppenheimer; the Meissen collection of Henry H. Arnhold and Meissen deaccessioned from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sotheby's continues to be your most reliable resource to sell your Meissen porcelain. To learn about the value of your porcelain, simply submit your images and information through our easy-to-use online estimate form for complimentary estimate. Our global team of specialists will review your submission and issue preliminary estimates for items that can be included in our sales.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I sell my Meissen porcelain with Sotheby's?Sotheby's hosts auctions throughout the year, across our international selling locations New York, London, Paris, London, and Cologne, that feature Meissen porcelain as well as other European Decorative Arts and ceramics. Our auctions attract collectors, academics, museum curators and new buyers from around the world. Trust Sotheby’s to inspect, evaluate and sell your ceramics, porcelain, pottery, and glass. If you are considering selling your Meissen porcelain simply send photographs, relevant paperwork, and other background information to Sotheby’s for a complimentary estimate.
More information on how to sell with Sotheby's
Sotheby’s is your best resource to buy and sell Meissen porcelain from the 18th century to 20th century; Meissen figures or figure groups, Meissen diner services, including Meissen plates painted with Chinoiseries, dessert plates, dishes, Meissen tea and coffee services, including cups and saucers. Meissen birds and other early Meissen animals modelled by Kirchner, as well as Meissen figures modelled in the 1740s and 1750s, such as Commedia dell’arte Harlequin figures modelled by J.J. Kandler Reinicke and Eberlein.