Dresden porcelain made in the city of Dresden, Germany, in the 18th and 19th centuries, was known for its intricate and highly detailed figurines, as well as its ornate and decorative vases, dishes, and other decorative objects. The porcelain was often painted with bright colors and gilded with gold or silver.

The style of Dresden porcelain is often associated with the Meissen porcelain factory, which was established in the nearby city of Meissen in 1710.

The production of Dresden porcelain began in the 18th century, with many of the factories and workshops being founded by skilled craftsmen who had previously worked at the Meissen factory. These artisans were able to replicate the high-quality and intricate designs that were associated with Meissen porcelain, but at a lower cost.

Dresden porcelain became very popular among the European nobility and upper classes, and was often used as a status symbol. Many pieces more...

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A fine reticulated floral Dresden comport, 19th century, the…

Reticulated Floral Dresden Comport

A fine reticulated floral Dresden comport, 19th century, the flared reticulated bowl supported on an embellished tree trunk style stem with three well decorated figures upon a pierced and fruit and flower encrusted rococo base; underglaze blue cross marks…

A Dresden porcelain pheasant figure, possibly Carl Thieme,…

Dresden Porcelain Pheasant Figure on Foliage Base

A Dresden porcelain pheasant figure, possibly Carl Thieme, modelled in a standing pose with raised tail feathers, standing upon an earth and foliage base, 20.8 cm high, 38 cm long

Dresden figural pedestal centrepiece with a reticulated bowl &…

Dresden Reticulated Centrepiece with Female Musicians

Dresden figural pedestal centrepiece with a reticulated bowl & three applied female musician figures. Height 59 cm

A Dresden porcelain figure of a lady in a bonnet, 32 cm high, a…

Dresden Lady and Flower Basket

A Dresden porcelain figure of a lady in a bonnet, 32 cm high, a porcelain flower basket, 6 cm high

A fine pair of Dresden 19th century porcelain lamps each of…

Dresden Porcelain Caryatid Lamps with Ormolu Base

A fine pair of Dresden 19th century porcelain lamps each of baluster form with a continuous band of moulded caryatids in 18th century in period dress, below a nude female figure with a hound and a lamb on ormolu base, approx. 85 cm high overall.

Good Dresden ceramic figure mother & children, figure of mother…

Dresden Ceramic Mother and Children Figure

Good Dresden ceramic figure mother & children, figure of mother reading to two children, applied lace and floral decoration, marked to base, height 20 cm, width 20 cm

A suite of seven Dresden East Germany porcelain musical monkey…

Musical Monkey Figures from Dresden Porcelain, Set of Seven

A suite of seven Dresden East Germany porcelain musical monkey figures, height 13.5 cm

Pair of Dresden porcelain figures, lady and gent in period…

Dresden porcelain lady and gent figures

Pair of Dresden porcelain figures, lady and gent in period dress, 27 cm high (2)

German Dresden china stage coach with four horse team and with…

Dresden Stage Coach with Figures and Horses

German Dresden china stage coach with four horse team and with figures, London to Dover.''

Good Dresden Flower Woman figure standing figure of a Woman…

Dresden Flower Woman Figure

Good Dresden Flower Woman figure standing figure of a Woman with Flower Baskets, extensive applied floral decoration, and lace dress, marked to base, height 23 cm approx.

A Dresden porcelain model of a green exotic bird, German, circa…

Dresden Porcelain Exotic Bird Sculpture, 1900

A Dresden porcelain model of a green exotic bird, German, circa 1900 blue mark. 19 cm high

A Dresden group, modelled of a Roman chariot and centurion on…

Roman-inspired Dresden Chariot and Centurion Sculpture

A Dresden group, modelled of a Roman chariot and centurion on an oval base. 41 cm high, 48 cm long.

A Dresden porcelain lace ballerina group and two complementary…

Porcelain Ballerina Trio with Lace Skirts

A Dresden porcelain lace ballerina group and two complementary figures, 20th century, a duo of ballerinas striking a pose in flower encrusted porcelain lace ruffled skirts and raised upon an oval base, a seated lady in a pale blue crinoline and a…

Dresden lace work figure group (AF to lace), approx 34 cm high,…

Dresden Lace Figure Group, 34 cm

Dresden lace work figure group (AF to lace), approx 34 cm high, 34 cm wide

Dresden large porcelain music group, music quartet playing,…

Dresden Porcelain Music Quartet with Dancing Couple

Dresden large porcelain music group, music quartet playing, with couple dancing, height 34 cm. Wt.50 cm

A rare Yardley Lavender lady figure showing a mother and her…

Yardley Lavender Lady Figure with Mother and Daughters

A rare Yardley Lavender lady figure showing a mother and her two young girls as Lavender sellers. Based on Wheatleys Primrose sellers from his cries of London. 'Yardley's Old English Lavender' in gilt to the base. Dresden, circa 1910 height 32 cm

Six German lacework porcelain figurines comprising of a large…

German Lacework Porcelain Figurines: Unter Weiss Bach and Dresden Set

Six German lacework porcelain figurines comprising of a large Unter Weiss Bach figure group (24 cm high) and 5 smaller Dresden figurines

Large Dresden 'Last Supper' figure group, makers mark to back,…

Large Dresden Last Supper Figure Group

Large Dresden 'Last Supper' figure group, makers mark to back, Weight 75 cm

Dresden lidded urn. Dual handled. Painted figures in two…

Dresden Blue and Gold Lidded Urn

Dresden lidded urn. Dual handled. Painted figures in two cartouches on blue ground. Gilt highlights. Pierced lid. Height 30 cm

Good Dresden figure of Couple Playing Chess seated man and…

Dresden Couple Playing Chess Figurine

Good Dresden figure of Couple Playing Chess seated man and woman playing chess, height 17 cm, length 27 cm approx.

Dresden figural lamp decorated with figures of children at play.…

Dresden Children Figural Lamp

Dresden figural lamp decorated with figures of children at play. Height 42 cm

A large Dresden style flower encrusted porcelain tazze, 20th…

Dresden Flower Porcelain Tazze with Romantic Figures

A large Dresden style flower encrusted porcelain tazze, 20th century, a moulded and lattice pierced bowl with lavish decoration upon a stem with a pair of romantic country figures to a conical pierced base with scrolls flowers, gilt cailloute borders…

Dresden figure group courting lady and gent. A/F to branches.…

Dresden Courting Couple Figurine

Dresden figure group courting lady and gent. A/F to branches. Approx 25 cm high

A Dresden porcelain figure of lady holding a swan, circa 1820…

Dresden Porcelain Lady with Swan Figure

A Dresden porcelain figure of lady holding a swan, circa 1820 14 cm high

A modern Dresden porcelain figure group of a courting 18th…

Dresden Porcelain Courting Couple Figure Group

A modern Dresden porcelain figure group of a courting 18th century couple. Marked Unter Weiss Bach East, Germany. Height 20.5 cm. Width 23 cm

A fine Dresden porcelain group, depicting a courting couple at…

Dresden Porcelain Courting Couple Group at Summer Ball

A fine Dresden porcelain group, depicting a courting couple at a summer ball with two other young ladies. (a/f). Length 42 cm.

Pair of Dresden figures of man and woman. 14.5 cm high (2)

Dresden Man and Woman Figures

Pair of Dresden figures of man and woman. 14.5 cm high (2)

A pair of Dresden floral encrusted candelabra. Each with a stem…

Dresden Floral Candelabra with Tree Trunk Stem

A pair of Dresden floral encrusted candelabra. Each with a stem modelled of a tree trunk, with figures in 18th century costume. 43 cm high

A pair of Dresden figures modelled of a lady and gentleman.…

Dresden Couple with Dog and Bird Cage

A pair of Dresden figures modelled of a lady and gentleman. Wearing 18th century costume, the lady carrying a bird cage the gentleman modelled with at dog at his feet, each on a rococo base. 24 cm high

Dresden soft paste pair of porcelain figures modelled as a lady…

Soft Paste Dresden Porcelain Figures, Lady & Gent with Baskets

Dresden soft paste pair of porcelain figures modelled as a lady & a gent carrying baskets in pastel colours, some minor chips to base. Height 50 cm

A pair of Dresden porcelain three-branch candelabra each with a…

Dresden porcelain candelabra with painted figures and roses

A pair of Dresden porcelain three-branch candelabra each with a full relief painted figure in period costume with basket. The base and column festooned with rambling roses. Double blue crossed sword mark. Height 38 cm

Dresden ceramic lace figure figure of a seated woman with lace…

Dresden Ceramic Lace Seated Woman Figure

Dresden ceramic lace figure figure of a seated woman with lace trimmed dress, marked to base, height 14 cm; width 18 cm.

Six various Dresden lace figure groups, 18 cm high (tallest)…

Dresden Lace Figure Groups - 6 Varieties, 18cm Tall

Six various Dresden lace figure groups, 18 cm high (tallest) approx

Dresden antique figural music group parlour music group with…

Dresden Figural Music Group with Harpsichord and Mandolin

Dresden antique figural music group parlour music group with harpsichord and mandolin. 25 x 26 cm

A large Dresden porcelain group. 31 cm high, 39 cm wide.

Grand Dresden Porcelain Group

A large Dresden porcelain group. 31 cm high, 39 cm wide.

Aa finely decorated Dresden porcelain figure of two girls

Dresden Porcelain Girls Figure

Aa finely decorated Dresden porcelain figure of two girls

Large Dresden figure group, showing two females, approx 40 cm…

Two Women Dresden Figure Group

Large Dresden figure group, showing two females, approx 40 cm high

A mixed group of fourteen Dresden figurines. 20th century, the…

Mixed Dresden Figurines, 20th Century

A mixed group of fourteen Dresden figurines. 20th century, the lace porcelain figures of ballerinas, ladies in crinolines and two male musician figures all in 18th century pastel hued attire, some supported on rococo style bases; with various Dresden…

A Dresden courting couple playing chess figure c. 1932, 17 cm.

Chess-playing Courting Couple Figure from Dresden, 1932

A Dresden courting couple playing chess figure c. 1932, 17 cm.

A fine Dresden 19th century court figure, modelled of nobleman…

Dresden Court Figure in White and Gold Costume

A fine Dresden 19th century court figure, modelled of nobleman wearing white 18th century costume with raised gilt on circular base, impressed 1197. 67 cm high.

John Bevington 'Captive Slave' hand painted figure bearing a…

John Bevington Captive Slave Figure

John Bevington 'Captive Slave' hand painted figure bearing a blue mark of the crossed swords (of Dresden) with the monogram J.B. to the base. Height 44 cm

A Dresden crinoline figure of a dancer in period dress (some…

Dresden Dancer and Smaller Figure

A Dresden crinoline figure of a dancer in period dress (some losses), together with a smaller Dresden figure.

A large Dresden porcelain lace figural group, 20th century, the…

Dresden Porcelain Lace Figural Group

A large Dresden porcelain lace figural group, 20th century, the figural group of two seated 18th century ladies in generous flouncy pink and white dresses well encrusted with porcelain flowers in a garden setting with a fruiting tree and bird and raised…

A Dresden figure group with lady emerging from sedan-chair with…

Lady and Gentlemen Emerging from Sedan-Chair Dresden Figure Group

A Dresden figure group with lady emerging from sedan-chair with two gentleman, length 35 cm

Dresden porcelain lacework figure of a young girl

Dresden Lace Girl Figurine

Dresden porcelain lacework figure of a young girl

Antique Dresden porcelain figure of a ballerina, Augustus Rex…

Antique Dresden Ballerina Figure, Augustus Rex Mark

Antique Dresden porcelain figure of a ballerina, Augustus Rex mark, approx 31.5 cm high

Dresden lacework porcelain figure group depicting 3 musicians,…

Musical Trio Dresden Porcelain Figure Group

Dresden lacework porcelain figure group depicting 3 musicians, 27 cm wide, 22 cm high

Dresden porcelain figurine 'The Flower Seller'

Dresden Flower Seller Figurine

Dresden porcelain figurine 'The Flower Seller'

A Dresden style encrusted flower and figural centrepiece c.1900.…

Dresden Encrusted Flower and Figural Centrepiece

A Dresden style encrusted flower and figural centrepiece c.1900. The centrepiece is decorated with two side cornucopias and upper central bowl over a lower central maiden flanked by four putti figures. Height 50 cm

A pair of Carl Thieme Potschappel (Dresden) porcelain figures,…

Carl Thieme Potschappel Dresden Porcelain Hunter and Huntress Figures

A pair of Carl Thieme Potschappel (Dresden) porcelain figures, circa 1900, a hunter and a huntress, both attired in bottle green frock coats and carrying muskets, he accompanied by a hound; underglaze blue marks underside, height 16.5 cm

Dresden 'The Sailor' porcelain figurine

Sailor Dresden Porcelain Figurine

Dresden 'The Sailor' porcelain figurine

Two Dresden Saxon porcelain Manufactory figurines, of a seated…

Pair of Dresden Porcelain Figurines, Seated Man and Lady

Two Dresden Saxon porcelain Manufactory figurines, of a seated man and lady, with blue SP Dresden mark to base, 23 cm high

Unterweissbach Dresden lace 'The Sedan chair' figure group.…

Dresden Lace Sedan Chair Figure Group

Unterweissbach Dresden lace 'The Sedan chair' figure group. Unterweißbach Dresden lace 'The Sedan chair' figure group depicting a lady exiting a sedan chair as two men rush in competition for her attention. Restoration to one head. Height 24 cm.

A Dresden porcelain model of a red parrot, German, circa 1900,…

Dresden Porcelain Red Parrot Model, 1900

A Dresden porcelain model of a red parrot, German, circa 1900, blue mark. 27 cm high

A modern Dresden porcelain figure group of a courting 18th…

18th Century Courting Couple Porcelain Figure Group

A modern Dresden porcelain figure group of a courting 18th century couple. Marked Unter Weiss Bach East, Germany. Height 15.5 cm. Width 24 cm

A Dresden gilt box with raised mythological figures, the…

Mythological Dresden Gilt Box with Painted Landscape

A Dresden gilt box with raised mythological figures, the interior also with painted landscape, with under glaze blue mark, 6.5 cm high, 7.5 cm wide.

Four various Dresden lace figures including: 2 various seated…

Set of 4 Dresden Lace Figures

Four various Dresden lace figures including: 2 various seated figures, height 9 cm and 12 cm; and 2 various standing figures, height 12 cm each; each marked to base.

Dresden lacework porcelain figure group depicting a woman…

Reading Woman and Children

Dresden lacework porcelain figure group depicting a woman reading to children, 23.5 cm wide, 17 cm high

Five various Dresden lace figures

Assorted Dresden Lace Figurines

Five various Dresden lace figures

A Dresden porcelain group modelled of a lady in sedan chair…

18th Century Dresden Porcelain Sedan Chair Group

A Dresden porcelain group modelled of a lady in sedan chair carried by two courtiers all in 18th century period dress, on a rectangular base with scrolled feet, 42 cm high.

Dresden Musical Duet lace figure marked to base, height 22 cm.

Dresden Musical Duet Lace Figure

Dresden Musical Duet lace figure marked to base, height 22 cm.

Four Dresden figures of birds and another German figure of a…

Set of Five German Bird Figures

Four Dresden figures of birds and another German figure of a kingfisher. Height 14 cm. (5)

Pair of Dresden porcelain figurines depicting a couple with dogs

Dresden Couple with Dogs Figurines

Pair of Dresden porcelain figurines depicting a couple with dogs

Dresden lacework porcelain figurine depicting a lady playing…

Dresden Harpist Porcelain Figurine

Dresden lacework porcelain figurine depicting a lady playing the harp, 23.5 cm wide, 20 cm high

Dresden Trio of Dancers ceramic figure maker's mark verso,…

Dresden Trio of Dancers Ceramic Figure

Dresden Trio of Dancers ceramic figure maker's mark verso, circa 1920s, height 33 cm

Two vintage Dresden lace figure groups musicians & courting…

Dresden Lace Musician & Courting Couple Figurines

Two vintage Dresden lace figure groups musicians & courting couple

Pair of Dresden porcelain figures, depicting the Coldstream and…

Dresden Porcelain Coldstream and Irish Guards Figures

Pair of Dresden porcelain figures, depicting the Coldstream and Irish Guards, in tones of red, blue and black on a green base, height 28 cm (2)

Dresden hand painted square bowl, figure and blossom decorated,…

Dresden Hand-Painted Square Bowl with Figure and Blossom Decor

Dresden hand painted square bowl, figure and blossom decorated, marked to base, diameter 31 cm

A 19th century Dresden porcelain figure of a young lady, with…

Dresden Porcelain Figure of Young Lady with Flowers

A 19th century Dresden porcelain figure of a young lady, with basket of flowers atop a pedestal, hand painted and heightened in gilt. The underside marked with underglaze double crossed swords marks. Height 46 cm. (2).

A Dresden figure modelled of an 18th century gentleman on a…

18th Century Dresden Gentleman Figure on Rococo Base

A Dresden figure modelled of an 18th century gentleman on a rococo base, 26 cm high.

Six various Dresden lace decorated figures including: 4 solo…

Dresden Lace Dancing Figures Set of Six

Six various Dresden lace decorated figures including: 4 solo dancing figures, height 12 cm average each; and 2 dancing couple figures, height 14 cm each.

Pair of Dresden figurines of a man with Chickens and eggs,…

Dresden Figurines: Man with Chickens, Woman with Flowers

Pair of Dresden figurines of a man with Chickens and eggs, height 15.5 cm and a woman with flowers, height 15 cm

A Continental porcelain gentleman & a Dresden figural group,…

Continental & Dresden Porcelain Figurines

A Continental porcelain gentleman & a Dresden figural group, late 19th to 20th century, an 18th century gentleman in a frock coat and breeches supported by a tree trunk above a circular plinth, repair to hand, unmarked but with partial paper label, and…

Dresden porcelain figure group of a man and woman courting on…

Courting Couple on Settee Porcelain Figure Group

Dresden porcelain figure group of a man and woman courting on settee

A Dresden porcelain figural group, 20th century; with marks for…

Dresden Porcelain Spinett Figural Group

A Dresden porcelain figural group, 20th century; with marks for Alka Dresden. Entitled 'Spinett' and featuring a young woman and a gallant at the spinet, both dressed in 18th century attire fabricated in porcelain lace in pink, puce and aqua tonings, upon…

Dresden ceramic table centrepiece, hand painted and applied…

Dresden Floral Centrepiece with Classical Figures

Dresden ceramic table centrepiece, hand painted and applied floral decoration, pierced ceramic dish to top, supported by 5 classical figures, on pierced base. Height 27 cm

Unter Weiss Bach Dresden lace figurine, of a courting couple,…

Dresden Lace Courting Couple Figurine - 24 cm Wide

Unter Weiss Bach Dresden lace figurine, of a courting couple, 24 cm wide

Dresden figure of a courting couple

Dresden Courting Couple Figurine

Dresden figure of a courting couple

Group five various Dresden ceramic figures each of a figure…

Set of 5 Dresden Lace Ceramic Figures, 11cm Height

Group five various Dresden ceramic figures each of a figure with lace decorated dress, marked to base, height 11 cm approx, tallest.

Dresden porcelain figurines, male and female pair of hard paste…

Hand-painted Dresden Porcelain Figurines, Male and Female Pair (19cm)

Dresden porcelain figurines, male and female pair of hard paste porcelain figurines decorated with hand painted clothing and floral detailing slight 'A/F' height 19 cm

19th century Dresden or Meissen figure group of three children…

Childhood Play with Spaniel

19th century Dresden or Meissen figure group of three children and a spaniel at play. Height 23 cm. Width 20 cm

Five Dresden figures of court attendants, height 12 19 cm

Set of Five Dresden Court Attendant Figures

Five Dresden figures of court attendants, height 12 19 cm

Dresden lacework porcelain figure group depicting a seated lady,…

Seated Lady Dresden Lace Porcelain Figure Group

Dresden lacework porcelain figure group depicting a seated lady, 17 cm wide, 16 cm high

Dresden flamenco dancer lace figure marked to base, height 28…

Dresden Flamenco Lace Dancer Figurine - 28cm

Dresden flamenco dancer lace figure marked to base, height 28 cm.

Dresden Musical Couple figure seated couple, Woman with…

Dresden Seated Musical Couple Figure

Dresden Musical Couple figure seated couple, Woman with recorder, marked to base, height 13 cm approx.

A Dresden figural porcelain music group, length 29 cm

Dresden Porcelain Music Group, 29cm

A Dresden figural porcelain music group, length 29 cm

Dresden seated lady & bird lace figure marked to base, height…

Dresden Lace Lady with Bird Figure

Dresden seated lady & bird lace figure marked to base, height 16 cm.

Two Dresden ceramic Lady figures each of a Standing Woman in…

Pair of Dresden Ceramic Lady Figures

Two Dresden ceramic Lady figures each of a Standing Woman in lace dress, marked to bases, height 16 cm approx, each.

Dresden ceramic Seated Woman figure Seated Woman with lamb at…

Dresden Ceramic Seated Woman with Lamb

Dresden ceramic Seated Woman figure Seated Woman with lamb at foot, marked to base Unter Weiss Bach, height 18 cm approx.

Pair Dresden ceramic Dancing Couple figures each depicting a…

Dresden Ceramic Dancing Couple Figures (Set of 2)

Pair Dresden ceramic Dancing Couple figures each depicting a Dancing Couple in traditional dress, marked to base, height 12 cm approx, each.

A 20th century European porcelain and ormolu classical lamp…

Classical Porcelain and Ormolu Lamp Base

A 20th century European porcelain and ormolu classical lamp base in the Dresden manner, classical riverside figures finely hand painted to the body, ormolu mounts including female bust in profile and captured ring handles. Height 44 cm.

German Dresden salt cellar with applied lady figure and flowers,…

Dresden Salt Cellar with Lady Figure and Flowers

German Dresden salt cellar with applied lady figure and flowers, length 16 cm

Porcelain figurine Dresden, Prima Ballerina, Ireland, height 17…

Dresden Prima Ballerina Figurine - 17cm Height

Porcelain figurine Dresden, Prima Ballerina, Ireland, height 17 cm

Large Dresden figure group, 17 cm high, a smaller one in pink…

Dresden Figure Group and Wallendorf Ballerina

Large Dresden figure group, 17 cm high, a smaller one in pink dress & a Wallendorf ballerina

A large Dresden, Germany porcelain 'Yardley's Old English…

Dresden Porcelain Lavender Advertising Figure

A large Dresden, Germany porcelain 'Yardley's Old English Lavender' advertising figure group, signature to base, height 30 cm

A Dresden (Helena Wolfsohn) urn and cover, Helena Wolfsohn, D…

Dresden Helena Wolfsohn Urn: Coastal Landscapes with Exotic Figures

A Dresden (Helena Wolfsohn) urn and cover, Helena Wolfsohn, D crown painted mark, c1850, the small baluster porcelain urn and domed cover, finely hand painted with two coastal landscapes within gilt quatrefoil reserves with swirling filigree borders…