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 large Continental style porcelain figure of gentlemen with…

Continental porcelain figure of gentlemen with horse and carriage

A large Continental style porcelain figure of gentlemen with horse and carriage, length 50 cm, not likely Dresden

A large Dresden porcelain figure of man with mermaid, height 35…

Dresden Porcelain Figure: Man with Mermaid, 35 cm Tall

A large Dresden porcelain figure of man with mermaid, height 35 cm

20th century porcelain figure group. 'The Victory of Love',…

"Victory of Love" Porcelain Figure Group, Dresden Mark, 20th Century

20th century porcelain figure group. 'The Victory of Love', marked 'Dresden' to base. Height 34 cm

Dresden porcelain Literary man figurine, modelled as a man…

Dresden Porcelain Literary Man Figurine Holding Book and Hat

Dresden porcelain Literary man figurine, modelled as a man holding book in coat and hat ('A/F' to fingers), height 16 cm

A Dresden porcelain table lamp, figure of a flower seller,…

Dresden Porcelain Flower Seller Table Lamp, 24 cm Height

A Dresden porcelain table lamp, figure of a flower seller, unwired, height 24 cm

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

A Dresden 1902 'Yardleys Old English Lavender' porcelain…

Dresden 1902 Lavender Porcelain Figural Group with Mothers and Children

A Dresden 1902 'Yardleys Old English Lavender' porcelain figural group, depicting mothers and children, hand-painted with Sp Dresden impressed mark and 'Yardleys Old English Lavender' to base, height 31 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…

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

Dresden porcelain figure group. Depicting a lady and gentleman…

18th Century Musical Couple Dresden Porcelain Figure Group

Dresden porcelain figure group. Depicting a lady and gentleman in 18th century period dress, the gentleman singing and the seated lady accompanying on a lute. Height 23 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

Irish Dresden 'Martina' figurine, porcelain and lace work young…

Porcelain Martina: Young Girl with Flower Basket

Irish Dresden 'Martina' figurine, porcelain and lace work young girl holding flowers in basket with hand painted detailing

Irish Dresden 'Susannah' figurine, porcelain and lace work of…

Porcelain 'Susannah' Figurine with Lace and Hand-Painted Detailing

Irish Dresden 'Susannah' figurine, porcelain and lace work of young girl looking in mirror with hand painted detailing

Dresden lacework figure of a young girl height 14.5 cm approx…

Dresden Lace Young Girl Figure - 14.5 cm Height

Dresden lacework figure of a young girl height 14.5 cm approx as inspected

Two Alca Dresden ceramic lace figures including: Dolores,…

Pair of Alca Dresden Ceramic Lace Figures

Two Alca Dresden ceramic lace figures including: Dolores, height 13 cm and Toro,height 17 cm.

Vintage Dresden seated girl figure painted figure, marked to…

Dresden Seated Girl Figure, 12cm

Vintage Dresden seated girl figure painted figure, marked to base, height 12 cm.

Two various German ceramic cups & saucers including: Dresden…

German Ceramic Cups & Saucers: Dresden & Gilt Decoration

Two various German ceramic cups & saucers including: Dresden coffee cup and saucer, painted figures decoration; and an early large German cup and saucer, with gilt decoration.

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

Dresden courting gentleman figure standing figure, in formal…

Dresden Lace Gentleman Courting Figure

Dresden courting gentleman figure standing figure, in formal clothes with traditional Dresden lace cuffs, marked to base, height 19 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.

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 Dancing Woman ceramic lace figure marked to base,…

Dresden Lace Dancing Woman Figure - 18cm

Dresden Dancing Woman ceramic lace figure marked to base, height 18 cm.

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 collection of figures including a Dresden lace figure,…

Exquisite Figurine Collection

A collection of figures including a Dresden lace figure, Babushka doll

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 Dresden figural porcelain music group, length 29 cm

Dresden Porcelain Music Group, 29cm

A Dresden figural porcelain music group, length 29 cm

Pair of Dresden Rudolf Kammer figurines depicting a young lady…

Dresden Fruit Basket Figurines

Pair of Dresden Rudolf Kammer figurines depicting a young lady and gentleman with fruit baskets, height 21 cm tallest

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…

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 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 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.

Two small Dresden lacework dancer figurines 11 cm - 12 cm high

Pair of Dresden Lace Dancer Figurines

Two small Dresden lacework dancer figurines 11 cm - 12 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.

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 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 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

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

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

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 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.

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.

Dresden 'The Sailor' porcelain figurine

Sailor Dresden Porcelain Figurine

Dresden 'The Sailor' porcelain figurine

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

Dresden musical group lace figure marked to base, height 18 cm…

Dresden Lace Figure, 18cm, Small Damage

Dresden musical group lace figure marked to base, height 18 cm Small a/f.

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

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.

Dresden seated lady lace figure marked to base, height 17 cm.

Dresden Lace Seated Lady Figurine - 17cm

Dresden seated lady lace figure marked to base, height 17 cm.

Dresden lady pianist lace figure marked to base, height 20 cm.

Dresden Pianist Lace Figure, 20cm

Dresden lady pianist lace figure marked to base, height 20 cm.

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 dancing lady lace figure marked to base, height 15 cm.

Dresden Lace Dancing Lady Figurine - 15cm Height

Dresden dancing lady lace figure marked to base, height 15 cm.

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)

A large Dresden porcelain figure group couple playing chess

Dresden Porcelain Chess Players

A large Dresden porcelain figure group couple playing chess

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 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

Dresden hand painted bowl, decoration of Figures in a Garden to…

Dresden Hand-Painted Garden Bowl

Dresden hand painted bowl, decoration of Figures in a Garden to both sides, on blue ground, marked to base, height 14 cm, width 28 cm

Dresden Unter Weiss Bach ceramic figural group, courting couple,…

Dresden Ceramic Courting Couple Figurine

Dresden Unter Weiss Bach ceramic figural group, courting couple, white ceramic figure, on gilt foot, marked to base, height 12 cm

Good Dresden dancing couple ceramic figure, dancing man and…

Hand-painted Dresden Dancing Couple Ceramic Figure

Good Dresden dancing couple ceramic figure, dancing man and woman, hand painted decoration, lace details, on gilt decorated base, marked to base, height 20 cm

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 Dresden ceramic handpainted dish and a figure of a man,…

Dresden Handpainted Dish and Man Figure Set

A Dresden ceramic handpainted dish and a figure of a man, height 25 cm diameter 25 x 15 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.

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.

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 hand painted Dresden ceramic figures Man and Woman…

Hand Painted Dresden Ceramic Man and Woman Figures

Pair hand painted Dresden ceramic figures Man and Woman standing figures, each with floral decoration, and hand painted yellow jackets, marked to bases, height 15 cm approx, each.

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.

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.

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.

Dresden Yardley's shop advertising porcelain group advertising…

Dresden Porcelain Lavender Group with Mother and Children

Dresden Yardley's shop advertising porcelain group advertising 'Yardley's Old English Lavender', a mother and two children on a scroll plinth base, impressed Dresden factory mark to base, 31 cm high

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…

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.

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

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.''

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

Dresden Prima Ballerina Figurine - 17cm Height

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

Porcelain figurine Dresden, The Music Teacher, with gold finish…

Gold-finished Dresden Music Teacher Figurine (24cm)

Porcelain figurine Dresden, The Music Teacher, with gold finish decorations, height 24 cm

Porcelain figurine Dresden, the Lutist and the Teacher, height…

Dresden Lutist and Teacher Figurine - 20cm

Porcelain figurine Dresden, the Lutist and the Teacher, height 20 cm

A Dresden lace figure of a two ladies & a gentleman playing the…

Dresden Lace Trio Playing Piano

A Dresden lace figure of a two ladies & a gentleman playing the piano, 26 x 28 x 15 cm

Dresden 'Story Time' figural group with an allegory pertaining…

Porcelain Storytelling: Dresden Figural Group

Dresden 'Story Time' figural group with an allegory pertaining to possibly a mother or grandmother reading to children, hand painted with gold tone accents and glazed in vibrant pinks and blues, the skirts and collars are layered porcelain Dresden lace,…

A pair of Dresden lace figure of a man & lady with guitar,…

Dresden Lace Guitar Couple Miniatures

A pair of Dresden lace figure of a man & lady with guitar, height 5 cm

A Dresden lace figure of a lady, some break to one hand, some…

Dresden Lace Lady Figurine, 13.5 cm

A Dresden lace figure of a lady, some break to one hand, some lace missing from the top of the bonnet, height 13.5 cm

A Dresden lace figure of a man & lady, small break to the…

Dresden Lace Couple Figure, N Crown Signature, 16cm Height

A Dresden lace figure of a man & lady, small break to the lady's & man's hand, N with crown signature to base, height 16 cm

A Dresden lace figure of two ladies & a gentleman with a…

Dresden Lace Figurine with Dresser, 18cm

A Dresden lace figure of two ladies & a gentleman with a mirrored dresser, double r & crown mark to base, height 18 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

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

A Dresden lace figure of a man & a lady dancing, height 26 cm

Dresden Lace Dancing Couple Figurine - 26cm Height

A Dresden lace figure of a man & a lady dancing, height 26 cm

Vintage Dresden seated lady figure, stamped to base and # 3144.…

Dresden Seated Lady Figure #3144

Vintage Dresden seated lady figure, stamped to base and # 3144. Height 15 cm approx.

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.

Dresden figural group, height 12 cm approx

Dresden Figural Group, 12 cm Height

Dresden figural group, height 12 cm approx

A Sandizell, Hoffner & Co, Dresden porcelain and lace figurine…

Dresden Porcelain Chess Playing Couple Figurine

A Sandizell, Hoffner & Co, Dresden porcelain and lace figurine chess playing couple, early 19th century

A Dresden lace figurine of a lady in pannier dress, height 23 cm

Dresden Lace Lady in Pannier Dress Figurine

A Dresden lace figurine of a lady in pannier dress, height 23 cm

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 courting couple figure, woman playing a mandolin,…

Dresden Mandolin Player Courting Couple Figurine

Dresden courting couple figure, woman playing a mandolin, marked to base, height 22 cm

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 a blacksmith, height 14 cm

Dresden Blacksmith Porcelain Figure - 14cm Height

A Dresden porcelain figure of a blacksmith, height 14 cm

Pair of Dresden porcelain figures, depicting a man and women,…

Dresden Porcelain Man and Woman Figures

Pair of Dresden porcelain figures, depicting a man and women, in traditional dress, in tones of red, blue and pink, accented in gilt, height 24 cm (2)

Petit Dresden porcelain lace figure, depicting a women in dress…

Dresden Porcelain Lace Woman with Flower

Petit Dresden porcelain lace figure, depicting a women in dress holding a flower, in tones of yellow, pink and white, height 13 cm