Dresden Lace Ballerina Figurine

Make an offer!!! This mid-20th-century figurine exemplifies the 'Dresden lace' style, a specialized porcelain technique originating in the Saxony region of Germany. The piece is crafted from hard-paste porcelain, featuring a ballerina in a dynamic pose with a tutu created by dipping real textile lace into liquid porcelain slip, which then hardens during firing while the fabric burns away. Hand-painted enamel details highlight the facial features and the green bodice, while fine gold gilding accents the ruffled edges of the skirt and the circular base. Such figurines were popular decorative exports from workshops in Volkstedt and Sitzendorf, reflecting a Rococo-inspired aesthetic that celebrated delicate craftsmanship and theatrical