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What is a Dresden figurine?

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What is a Dresden figurine?
Dresden figurines are small statuettes that typically represent a human or perhaps an animal made out of porcelain. Dresden figurines were actually made in nearby Meissen and then taken to Dresden for sale. These lovely and intricately detailed figurines were highly collectible and are sought-after today. Shop a collection of properly vetted vintage Dresden figurines from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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German Dresden Lace Porcelain Figurine Group, Couple Playing Chess Blue and Pink
By Dresden Figurine
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful porcelain group. The very fragile porcelain coming from the evaporated lace dipped in porcelain slip is perfect. Signed White blue and Pink color.
Category

Vintage 1920s German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Dresden Ceramic Lamps Lovers Figurative Pair
By Dresden Figurine
Located in Malibu, CA
Romantic movement fine quality porcelain figurines feature Classic German attire from the late
Category

Mid-20th Century German High Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Dresden Porcelain Macaw Figurine
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Very large porcelain figurine of a macaw (or parrot) from the Dresden firm of Sächsische Porzellan
Category

20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Dresden Hand Painted Porcelain Courting Couple Figurine - Germany
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A ceramic figurine of a courting couple. This Victorian piece is created from a crisp white ceramic
Category

20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

Exquisite Dresden Porcelain Peacock Tail Closed Facing Forward Figurine Germany
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Tustin, CA
Handmade, hand painted, collectible estate figurine from Dresden Porcelain in Germany is a brightly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Very Impressive Pair of 19th Century Dresden Vases
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This pair of Dresden or Helena flower encrusted vases are in Meissen style. The vases have hand
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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