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Hard-paste Porcelain Meissen

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A LARGE 19TH C. ORMOLU MOUNTED JEWELLED SEVRES CLOCK
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JULY 26 FINE ARTS & ANTIQUES AUCTION

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United StatesLos Angeles, CA, US
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Pair of Cary's 15 Inch Regency Celestial and Terrestrial Globes
Elizabeth Shippen Green Book Illustration
Maud Lewis

Summer Premier | July 30

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United StatesAsheville, NC, US
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Meissen Hard-paste Porcelain

For many years, Meissen has deservedly earned its place as one of the greatest porcelain brands in the world. It was the first European porcelain factory, founded in 1710 in the town of Meissen outside of Dresden. When the first European porcelain production was established by Meissen, Europe finally found a way to compete with China regarding the production and trade of porcelain. In the early years of his existence, Meissen gained incredible popularity. During the 18th century, princes and kings used to adorn their tables with Meissen porcelain pieces of inestimable value, decorated with rococo and neoclassical elements. Due to the high-quality and exquisite craftsmanship, Meissen porcelains are exhibited in the collections of the most prestigious museums of the world. Meissen porcelain is intertwined with the culture of the most extraordinary sophistication, luxury and prestige. Each porcelain piece is elaborately crafted, painted and decorated by hand down to the smallest detail, displaying exceptional artistry. Some of the most extraor