(2) German Dresden Porcelain Candlesticks. Pair of ornate Dresden porcelain candlesticks featuring hand-painted floral bouquets, applied three-dimensional porcelain flowers, and gold-accented rococo scrollwork.

Size: 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 6 3/4 in.

Dresden porcelain refers not to a single factory but to finely decorated porcelain produced in and around the German city of Dresden, especially during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when independent decorating studios embellished high-quality blank wares from nearby manufactories such as Meissen. Known for its ornate Rococo revival style, Dresden pieces often feature elaborate hand-painted floral sprays, courting scenes, rich gilding, and applied lace-like details. Figurines, cabinet plates, and decorative objects were particularly popular, prized for their delicacy and decorative exuberance. Today, “Dresden porcelain” remains a collector term for these richly adorned works, valued for their craftsmanship, artistry, and association with one of Europe’s historic centers of decorative arts.

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