Dresden Porcelain

As well as its detailed and intricate figurines, Dresden porcelain became famous for its elaborately decorated vases, dishes, and other decorative items in the 18th and 19th centuries. Colorful porcelain was often gilded with gold or silver and decorated with vibrant colors. In 1710, the Meissen porcelain factory was established in the neighboring city of Meissen, which contributed greatly to the style of Dresden porcelain. Dresden porcelain, however, is the result of an artistic movement rather than a particular manufacturer. Bidsquare online auction has a large selection of vintage Dresden figurines and miniatures for sale. Each Dresden porcelain figurine is hand painted and handmade by some of the best names in Dresden porcelain.

Many factories and workshops in Dresden established by Meissen-trained craftsmen began producing Dresden porcelain in the 18th century. In response to the growth of romanticism towards the end of the 18th century, several ceramic studios competed in Dresden. During the 19th and 20th centuries, Dresden developed a reputation to produce fine porcelain sculptures and tableware in the Rococo style. Nobility and the upper classes in Europe enjoyed Dresden porcelain, considered a status symbol during this period. Several dozen different porcelain decorating workshops operated in Dresden during the 19th Century. Four of these companies used the Crown and Dresden mark in the latter part of the nineteenth century. Adolph Hamann, Oswald Lorenz, and Richard Klemm were among them. The mark was subsequently used by other decorators, such as Ambrosius Lamm, Franziska Hirsch, Helena Wolfsohn, and Carl Thieme. As a result, unique decoration of shells and flowers can be found on the majority of Dresden porcelain and was influenced by the Rococo revival style. 

Dresden lace was regarded as one of the most renowned artistic techniques in Dresden. Decorators applied delicate lace by hand to female figures posing at royal balls or dancing to make the figures appear to be covered in real fabric. As a result of firing in a kiln, the fabric burned away, revealing a frozen shell of billowing fabric and crinoline skirts.

Dresden style characteristics: Firstly, these pieces were created using hard-paste porcelain, which was some of the thinnest and most translucent you could find. Intricate molds were used on several pieces, many with shell or basket weave patterns, and some with decorative elements such as reticulations and piercings. There was an overwhelming demand in the United States and Great Britain for lace figures sporting elegant costumes. The Dresden style is distinguished by its flower and gilt paintings on dinner services and other table pieces

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  • Dresden Style Porcelain Figurine, Man with Headscarf and Potted Plant
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    $200 - $800

    Dresden Style Porcelain Figurine, Man with Headscarf an...

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    $200 - $800
    Lion and Unicorn
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    $50
  • 19th C. Dresden Porcelain Cabinet Plate
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    $1,000 - $2,000

    19th C. Dresden Porcelain Cabinet Plate

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    $1,000 - $2,000
    Auction Plus, Inc.
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    $600
  • Pair of Dresden Figural Porcelain Candlesticks
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    $400 - $600

    Pair of Dresden Figural Porcelain Candlesticks

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    $400 - $600
    Fine Estate, Inc.
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    $200
  • Pair Of 19th C. Dresden Porcelain Figural Candlestick
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    $2,500 - $3,500

    Pair Of 19th C. Dresden Porcelain Figural Candlestick

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    $2,500 - $3,500
    Auction Plus, Inc.
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    $1,000
  • 19th C. Dresden Porcelain Floral Vanity Box
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    $600 - $800

    19th C. Dresden Porcelain Floral Vanity Box

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    $600 - $800
    Prime Auction Gallery
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    $300
  • 19th C. Dresden (Lamb) Porcelain Hand Painted Centerpiece
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    $2,000 - $3,000

    19th C. Dresden (Lamb) Porcelain Hand Painted Centerpie...

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    $2,000 - $3,000
    Auction Plus, Inc.
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    $1,000
  • Pair Of 19th C. Dresden Lamb Porcelain Hand Painted Candlesticks
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    $2,500 - $3,000

    Pair Of 19th C. Dresden Lamb Porcelain Hand Painted Can...

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    $2,500 - $3,000
    Auction Plus, Inc.
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    $2,000
  • 19th C. Dresden Porcelain Lidded Vase / Centerpiece, Signed
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    $4,000 - $6,000

    19th C. Dresden Porcelain Lidded Vase / Centerpiece, Si...

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    $4,000 - $6,000
    Prime Auction Gallery
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    $1,700
  • DRESDEN LACE PARCEL-GILT PORCELAIN FIGURAL GROUP, COURTING COUPLE
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    $80 - $150

    DRESDEN LACE PARCEL-GILT PORCELAIN FIGURAL GROUP, COURT...

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    $80 - $150
    Austin Auction Gallery
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  • Set Of Ten Cup And Heart Shaped Tray Dresden Lamb Porcelain Hand Painted Set
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    $8,000 - $12,000

    Set Of Ten Cup And Heart Shaped Tray Dresden Lamb Porce...

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    $8,000 - $12,000
    Auction Plus, Inc.
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    $6,000
  • Set Of Six 19th C. Dresden Lamb Porcelain Hand Painted Dinner Plates
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    $6,000 - $8,000

    Set Of Six 19th C. Dresden Lamb Porcelain Hand Painted ...

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    $6,000 - $8,000
    Auction Plus, Inc.
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    $3,500
  • Set Of Six 19th C. Dresden Lamb Porcelain Hand Painted Dinner Plates
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    $6,000 - $8,000

    Set Of Six 19th C. Dresden Lamb Porcelain Hand Painted ...

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    $6,000 - $8,000
    Auction Plus, Inc.
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    $3,500
  • Pair of 19th Century Hand Painted German Porcelain Dresden Vases/urns
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    $6,000 - $8,000

    Pair of 19th Century Hand Painted German Porcelain Dres...

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    $6,000 - $8,000
    Auction Plus, Inc.
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    $3,500
  • 19th C. Dresden Lamb Porcelain Hand Painted Salt And Pepper Bowl
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    $2,000 - $3,000

    19th C. Dresden Lamb Porcelain Hand Painted Salt And Pe...

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    $2,000 - $3,000
    Auction Plus, Inc.
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    $1,500
  • Set Of Eight 19th C. Dresden Lamb Porcelain Hand Painted Trinket Basket
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    $3,000 - $4,000

    Set Of Eight 19th C. Dresden Lamb Porcelain Hand Painte...

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    $3,000 - $4,000
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  • Set Of Six 19th C. Dresden Lamb Porcelain Hand Painted Name Tag
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    $3,000 - $4,000

    Set Of Six 19th C. Dresden Lamb Porcelain Hand Painted ...

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    $3,000 - $4,000
    Auction Plus, Inc.
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    $2,000
  • Set Of Six Hand Painted 19th C. Dresden Lamb Porcelain Ice Cream Dessert Cup
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    $3,000 - $5,000

    Set Of Six Hand Painted 19th C. Dresden Lamb Porcelain ...

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    $3,000 - $5,000
    Auction Plus, Inc.
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    $2,500
  • Set Of Six Hand Painted 19th C. Dresden Lamb Porcelain Cup And Saucer Set
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    $3,500 - $5,000

    Set Of Six Hand Painted 19th C. Dresden Lamb Porcelain ...

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    $3,500 - $5,000
    Auction Plus, Inc.
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    $2,500
  • Set Of Five Dresden Lamb Porcelain Hand Painted Tea Set \ Coffee Set
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    $8,000 - $12,000

    Set Of Five Dresden Lamb Porcelain Hand Painted Tea Set...

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    $8,000 - $12,000
    Auction Plus, Inc.
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    $5,500
  • A Pair Of Large 19th C. German Dresden Hand Painted Vases
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    $15,000 - $25,000

    A Pair Of Large 19th C. German Dresden Hand Painted Vas...

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    $15,000 - $25,000
    Five Star Auctions
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    $12,000
  • 19th C. (23Pcs) Blue Dresden Hand Painted Porcelain Tea / coffee Set
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    $25,000 - $32,000

    19th C. (23Pcs) Blue Dresden Hand Painted Porcelain Tea...

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    $25,000 - $32,000
    Auction Plus, Inc.
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    $15,000
  • 19th C. Green Dresden Lamb Porcelain Hand Painted Tea / Coffee (15Pcs) Set
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    $12,000 - $15,000

    19th C. Green Dresden Lamb Porcelain Hand Painted Tea /...

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    $12,000 - $15,000
    Prime Auction Gallery
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    $8,000
  • Dresden (Germany) Porcelain Monkey Band, Set of Seven 1930, H 6"
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    $600 - $1,000

    Dresden (Germany) Porcelain Monkey Band, Set of Seven 1...

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    $600 - $1,000
    DuMouchelles
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    $450
  • 19th C. German Dresden Figural Porcelain Wall Mirror
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    $6,000 - $8,000

    19th C. German Dresden Figural Porcelain Wall Mirror

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    $6,000 - $8,000
    Antique Kingdom Inc.
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    $3,500
  • Dresden Porcelain Figural Pair of Man and Woman
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    $800 - $1,200

    Dresden Porcelain Figural Pair of Man and Woman

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    $800 - $1,200
    Bonn Auctions
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    $200
  • Nude Standing, German Kaiser Porcelain Figurine, Signed
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    $300 - $800

    Nude Standing, German Kaiser Porcelain Figurine, Signed...

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    $300 - $800
    Antique Kingdom Inc.
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    $200
  • Von Schierholz Hand Painted Porcelain 3 Branches Lamp
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    $4,000 - $8,000

    Von Schierholz Hand Painted Porcelain 3 Branches Lamp

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    $4,000 - $8,000
    Antique Kingdom Inc.
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    $3,500
  • Carl Thieme Dresden German Porcelain Figurine, Titmouse on Stump
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    $50 - $200

    Carl Thieme Dresden German Porcelain Figurine, Titmouse...

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    $50 - $200
  • Early 20th Century Dresden Porcelain Urn
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    $400 - $600

    Early 20th Century Dresden Porcelain Urn

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    $400 - $600
  • Dresden Porcelain Figurine Grouping
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    $200 - $400

    Dresden Porcelain Figurine Grouping

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    $200 - $400
  • (3) Dresden Porcelain Lace Figurines
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    $200 - $400

    (3) Dresden Porcelain Lace Figurines

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    $200 - $400
  • Antique Dresden Porcelain Figurine Grouping
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    $300 - $600

    Antique Dresden Porcelain Figurine Grouping

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    $300 - $600
  • (4) Dresden Porcelain Lace Figurines
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    $200 - $400

    (4) Dresden Porcelain Lace Figurines

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    $200 - $400
  • (3) Dresden Porcelain Lace Figurines
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    $200 - $400

    (3) Dresden Porcelain Lace Figurines

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    $200 - $400
  • Antique Dresden Porcelain Figurine, Lady on Chaise
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    $10 - $200

    Antique Dresden Porcelain Figurine, Lady on Chaise

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    $10 - $200
  • Antique DRESDEN Porcelain Figurine
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    $200 - $400

    Antique DRESDEN Porcelain Figurine

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    $200 - $400
  • Irish Dresden Porcelain Ram Figurine
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    $20 - $200

    Irish Dresden Porcelain Ram Figurine

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    $20 - $200
  • (2 Pc) Dresden Porcelain Figurines
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    $20 - $200

    (2 Pc) Dresden Porcelain Figurines

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    $20 - $200
  • Antique Dresden Porcelain Figurine
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    $100 - $300

    Antique Dresden Porcelain Figurine

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    $100 - $300
  • Antique Dresden Porcelain Figurine
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    $100 - $300

    Antique Dresden Porcelain Figurine

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    $100 - $300
  • Sitzendorf Dresden Style Porcelain Figurine
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    $10 - $200

    Sitzendorf Dresden Style Porcelain Figurine

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    $10 - $200
  • Antique DRESDEN Porcelain Figurine
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    $200 - $400

    Antique DRESDEN Porcelain Figurine

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    $200 - $400
  • Dresden Porcelain Lady Dancer Doll Figurine In Lace Dress
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    $200 - $800

    Dresden Porcelain Lady Dancer Doll Figurine In Lace Dre...

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    $200 - $800
  • Dresden Porcelain Victorian Man Figurine
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    $10 - $200

    Dresden Porcelain Victorian Man Figurine

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    $10 - $200
  • Dresden Porcelain Large Cat Figurine
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    $10 - $200

    Dresden Porcelain Large Cat Figurine

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    $10 - $200
  • Dresden Porcelain Lady Figurine In White & Blue Lace Dress
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    $200 - $800

    Dresden Porcelain Lady Figurine In White & Blue Lace Dr...

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    $200 - $800
  • Dresden Porcelain Figurine, Medieval Lady
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    $10 - $200

    Dresden Porcelain Figurine, Medieval Lady

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    $10 - $200
  • Dresden Porcelain Figurine Assortment
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    $300 - $500

    Dresden Porcelain Figurine Assortment

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    $300 - $500