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• European Porcelain and China Consignment

  Sotheby’s is your most reliable resource for selling European ceramics at auction. Our global team of experienced specialists work closely throughout Sotheby’s worldwide locations to secure the rarest and most important pottery, porcelain, china and glass from all major British and European factories dating from the 15th to the late 20th centuries, and to promote these objects to the widest range of potential buyers. This has led to strong Meissen, Sevres, KPM, Worcester and other ceramics sales totals and record prices.

  In Janaury 2020, Sotheby’s was delighted to offer Mario Buatta: Prince of Interiors, a unique collection of works from the personal collection of legendary interior designer Mario Buatta. The dedicated two-day auction offered nearly 1,000 works with 99% sold. Achieving over 7.6 million USD, the sale featured English and Chinese Export porcelain, English pottery and Dutch Delft, English enamels, silver, and glassware. We are now inviting collectors to consign porcelain, china and glass for upcoming auctions. To learn about the value of your collection, simply submit images and information through our easy-to-use online estimate form. A specialist will review your submission and issue preliminary estimates for items that can be included in our sales.

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• Past Sales of Porcelain and China

78 Type: lot Category: Lot THREE SEVRES SOFT-PASTE PORCELAIN PLATES DATED 1785, DELIVERED TO THE ARCHDUKE FERDINAND OF AUSTRIA | three sevres soft-paste porcelain plates dated 1785, delivered to the archduke ferdinand of austria | Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 EUR Style : Mobilier, Objets d’art et Orfèvrerie 9 April 2019 | 2:30 PM CEST | Paris View Lot 253A Type: lot Category: Lot A PAIR OF SOFT-PASTE SÈVRES PORCELAIN SEAUX À RAFRAICHIR, DATED 1771 | a pair of soft-paste sèvres porcelain seaux à rafraichir, dated 1771 | Estimate: 1,500 – 2,000 EUR Sylvain Lévy-Alban : Rive Droite / Rive Gauche 17 April 2019 | 2:00 PM CEST | Paris View Lot 372 Type: lot Category: Lot A MOTTAHADEH PORCELAIN 'SWAN SERVICE' PART DINNER SERVICE, CIRCA 1974-78 | a mottahadeh porcelain 'swan service' part dinner service, circa 1974-78 | Estimate: 10,000 – 15,000 USD A Collecting Legacy: Property from the Collection of Nelson & Happy Rockefeller 18 January 2019 | 10:00 AM EST | New York View Lot 379 Type: lot Category: Lot A GROUP OF SIX SPODE TABLE ARTICLES, CIRCA 1815-20 | a group of six spode table articles, circa 1815-20 | Estimate: 1,000 – 1,500 USD A Collecting Legacy: Property from the Collection of Nelson & Happy Rockefeller 18 January 2019 | 10:00 AM EST | New York View Lot 73 Type: lot Category: Lot A ROYAL SÈVRES SOFT-PASTE PORCELAIN PLATE DATED 1781, DELIVERED TO QUEEN MARIE-ANTOINETTE | a royal sèvres soft-paste porcelain plate dated 1781, delivered to queen marie-antoinette | Estimate: 15,000 – 20,000 EUR Style : Mobilier, Objets d’art et Orfèvrerie 9 April 2019 | 2:30 PM CEST | Paris View Lot 141 Type: lot Category: Lot AN EXTENSIVE BERLIN (K.P.M.) DINNER SERVICE 20TH CENTURY AN EXTENSIVE BERLIN (K.P.M.) DINNER SERVICE 20TH CENTURY Estimate: 1,500 – 2,500 USD Style: Silver, Ceramics, Furniture 16 April 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York View Lot 181 Type: lot Category: Lot A MEISSEN HAUSMALER COFFEE POT AND COVER CIRCA 1725, WITH GERMAN SILVER-GILT MOUNTS, ELIAS ADAM, AUGSBURG, CIRCA 1724-28 A MEISSEN HAUSMALER COFFEE POT AND COVER CIRCA 1725, WITH GERMAN SILVER-GILT MOUNTS, ELIAS ADAM, AUGSBURG, CIRCA 1724-28 Estimate: 5,000 – 7,000 USD Style: Silver, Ceramics, Furniture 16 April 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York View Lot 232 Type: lot Category: Lot A MEISSEN FIGURE GROUP, 'THE HAND KISS' CIRCA 1738-40 A MEISSEN FIGURE GROUP, 'THE HAND KISS' CIRCA 1738-40 Estimate: 30,000 – 50,000 USD Style: Silver, Ceramics, Furniture 16 April 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York View Lot 373 Type: lot Category: Lot A PAIR OF LARGE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED MEISSEN SWAN CANDELABRA, THE PORCELAIN EARLY 19TH CENTURY | a pair of large gilt-bronze mounted meissen swan candelabra, the porcelain early 19th century | Estimate: 10,000 – 15,000 USD A Collecting Legacy: Property from the Collection of Nelson & Happy Rockefeller 18 January 2019 | 10:00 AM EST | New York View Lot 404 Type: lot Category: Lot A RARE DUTCH DELFT POLYCHROME MODEL OF TWO MEN IN A ROWING BOAT, SECOND HALF 18TH CENTURY | a rare dutch delft polychrome model of two men in a rowing boat, second half 18th century | Estimate: 800 – 1,200 USD A Collecting Legacy: Property from the Collection of Nelson & Happy Rockefeller 18 January 2019 | 10:00 AM EST | New York View Lot 76 Type: lot Category: Lot A SÈVRES SOFT-PASTE SOUP-PLATE DATED 1771 FROM A SERVICE DELIVERED TO MADAME DU BARRY | a sèvres soft-paste soup-plate dated 1771 from a service delivered to madame du barry | Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 EUR Style : Mobilier, Objets d’art et Orfèvrerie 9 April 2019 | 2:30 PM CEST | Paris View Lot 258 Type: lot Category: Lot A SET OF TWELVE SOFT-PASTE SÈVRES PORCELAIN PLATES, DATED 1779, 1780 AND 1784 | a set of twelve soft-paste sèvres porcelain plates, dated 1779, 1780 and 1784 | Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 EUR Sylvain Lévy-Alban : Rive Droite / Rive Gauche 17 April 2019 | 2:00 PM CEST | Paris View Lot

Frequently Asked Questions

• When is the best time to sell my European Porcelain and China? Sotheby's decorative arts, porcelain and ceramics sales attract collectors, academics, museum curators and new buyers from New York and around the world. Live and online auctions happen throughout the year. Now is the perfect time to consign porcelain, china and other ceramics.
• Why is European porcelain and china highly collectible? Sotheby’s, your most reliable resource for English and other European ceramics appraisal and consignment, achieves hammer prices well above our low estimates. The global market for these one-of-a-kind pieces is highly competitive, with throngs of enthusiasts participating in live sales and online auctions. When you are ready to sell European ceramics, Sotheby’s can help you realise the highest price.
• What are the best-selling types of European ceramics? Because this category is quite diverse, many types of European china, porcelain and glass are in demand. Connoisseurs and enthusiasts buy and sell antique porcelain and china for their rarity and beauty. Sotheby’s Decorative Arts sales feature objects that were once part of distinguished collections. Expand your knowledge of this popular collecting category by visiting museums and dealers, and by consulting reference books that offer detailed photographs. Request a complimentary estimate and our experts will view your photographs.

More information on how to sell with Sotheby's

Sotheby’s is your best resource to buy and sell European porcelain, china or ceramics, a porcelain sculpture, figurine, figure, tureen, gold box, enameled box, plate, dessert plate, dish, bowl, cup, coffee pot, coffee service, scent bottle, ice pail, mug or basin that depicts a figure painting, floral, bird, marine scene, military scene, Commedia dell’Arte, or Hausmaler decoration. Antique Austrian, English, French, German, Italian and Swiss ceramics includes artists such as Picasso and makers such as Meissen, Sèvres, KPM and Worcester.