Meissen’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Plate
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory German, founded 1710

Conductor for the Monkey Band
Germany, Meissen Modeled by Johann Joachim Kändler (German, 1706–1775) and Peter Reinicke (German, active mid-18th century) Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (German, founded 1710)

Tankard
Meissen Porcelain Factory Germany, founded 1710

Wounded Leopard
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory German, founded 1710 Model by: Kändler, Johann J. German, 1706-1775

Sugar Caster with Cover (one of a pair)
Meissen Porcelain Factory German, founded 1710 Modeled by Johann J. Kandler (German, 1706-1775)

Clock
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory German, founded 1710 Modeled by George Fritzsche (German, 1681-1709) Painted in the manner of Johann Gregor Höroldt (German, active 1720-56; 1763-65)

Bottle (Kendi)
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (1710–present) Meissen, Electorate of Saxony (now Germany)

Music Stand for the Monkey Band
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory German, founded 1710

Allegorical Figure Representing Africa
Meissen Porcelain Factory Germany, founded 1710 Modeled by Johann Joachim Kändler German, 1706-1775

Drum Beater for the Monkey Band
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory German, founded 1710 After a model of Kändler or Reinicke

Allegorical Figure Representing America
Meissen Porcelain Factory Germany, founded 1710 Modeled by Johann Joachim Kändler German, 1706-1775

Teapot
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (German, founded 1710) Painted in the style of Johann Gregorius Höroldt (German, 1696–1775) Germany, Meissen

Allegorical Figure Representing Europe
Meissen Porcelain Factory Germany, founded 1710 Modeled by Johann Joachim Kändler German, 1706-1775

Bassoon Player for the Monkey Band
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory, German, founded 1710 After a model of Kändler or Reinicke

Centerpiece and Stand with Pair of Sugar Casters
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (1710–present) Model by Johann Joachim Kändler (born Saxony [now Germany], 1706–1775) Meissen, Electorate of Saxony (now Germany)

Oil or Vinegar Cruet
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (1710–present) Model by Johann Joachim Kändler (born Saxony [now Germany], 1706–1775) Meissen, Electorate of Saxony (now Germany)

Bagpiper for the Monkey Band
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory German, founded 1710 After a model of Kändler or Reinicke

Partridge Tureen
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory German, founded 1710

Allegorical Figure Representing Asia
Meissen Porcelain Factory Germany, founded 1710 Modeled by Johann Joachim Kändler German, 1706-1775

Hurdy-Gurdy Player for the Monkey Band
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory German, founded 1710 After a model of Kändler or Reinicke