Lot 82

Fine Unterweissbach Dresden Lace Porcelain Figure of a Seated Lady with Lamb & Flower Basket, Germany, Mid-20th Century

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Fine Unterweissbach Dresden Lace Porcelain Figure of a Seated Lady with Lamb & Flower Basket, Germany, Mid-20th Century
Fine Unterweissbach Dresden Lace Porcelain Figure of a Seated Lady with Lamb & Flower Basket, Germany, Mid-20th Century
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Fine Unterweissbach Dresden Lace Porcelain Figure of a Seated Lady with Lamb & Flower Basket, Germany, Mid-20th Century

Current Bid: $5

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by California Auction Company LLC
August 1, 2026 9:00 AM PDT
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1212 E. Harding Way
Stockton, CA, US 95205

An exquisitely modeled Unterweissbach porcelain figure depicting an elegantly dressed young lady seated in a pastoral setting beside a faithful lamb, beautifully adorned with the celebrated hand-applied lacework for which Dresden-style porcelain has long been admired. Executed in fine German porcelain, the figure captures the grace and refinement of Rococo-inspired decorative arts through exceptional modeling, delicate hand painting, and intricate textile embellishment. The young woman is portrayed wearing a broad-brimmed hat and an elaborate gown enriched with authentic porcelain lace meticulously fashioned from textile lace dipped in porcelain slip and fired to create remarkably lifelike ruffles and folds. She gently cradles a flower-filled basket while colorful hand-painted blossoms decorate both her gown and the surrounding landscape. At her feet rests a finely modeled lamb, lending the composition a charming pastoral sentiment synonymous with eighteenth-century Continental porcelain traditions. The underside bears the crowned "US" factory mark of Unterweissbach Porzellanmanufaktur, one of Germany's respected porcelain manufacturers, renowned for producing finely detailed figurines inspired by the celebrated Dresden tradition. Founded in Thuringia, Unterweissbach became internationally recognized for its elegant lace figures, refined sculptural modeling, and exceptional hand decoration throughout the twentieth century. Combining romantic subject matter, masterful craftsmanship, and the fragile beauty of genuine porcelain lace, this refined figurine represents an outstanding example of German decorative porcelain and would make an elegant addition to collections of Dresden lace figures, Continental porcelain, or fine European decorative arts. *note: damaged finger*

  • Literature: See: - Unterweissbach Porzellan: Factory Catalogs and Figurine Models. - Cushion, John P. *Dresden Porcelain Figures.* - Bergmann, Meissen and Dresden Figurines: German Porcelain of the 19th & 20th Centuries.
  • Circa: Circa 1950–1970
  • Condition: Very good vintage condition. The porcelain body appears free from major cracks or repairs based on the provided photographs. Unfortunately the womans finger is broken. please refer to the photos for a better idea of the condition. The delicate applied porcelain lace remains remarkably well preserved with only minimal, scattered losses typical of these exceptionally fragile works. Minor surface wear and light rubbing to the gilt trim consistent with age. Professional in-hand examination is recommended, as porcelain lace figures commonly exhibit minute losses not readily visible in photographs.

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