Neudeck-Nymphenburg porcelain

Neudeck-Nymphenburg porcelain refers to hard-paste porcelain produced in Bavaria, Germany, starting around the mid-18th century. The first factory was established in 1747 by Maximilian III Joseph, elector of Bavaria, at Neudeck, near Munich. This early production is sometimes called \"Neudeck-Nymphenburg.\" In 1761, the factory relocated to Nymphenburg, where it continues to operate today.1

While Nymphenburg wares often resemble those from Meissen, their most significant contribution lies in their figures, particularly the Rococo-style pieces modeled by Franz Anton Bustelli between 1754 and 1763. Bustelli is renowned for his expressive figures from the commedia dell'arte, as well as singers, musicians, and elegantly rendered cavaliers and ladies. His work is characterized by graceful bodies, delicate faces, theatrical gestures, and dynamic movement, all emphasized by the dramatic modeling of drapery and Rococo scrollwork.1

Following Bustelli, Dominikus Auliczek introduced Neoclassical styles, focusing on animal models and hunting scenes. Johann Peter Melchior, another Neoclassical exponent, continued this tradition at Nymphenburg from 1800 to 1810. The factory's mark, adopted in 1754, is the Bavarian shield of arms.1