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Dresden porcelain candelabra in the Rococo style with floral and foliage decoration in relief, signed.
Perfect condition.
Price excluding shipping costs.
Dresden porcelain is famous for its exceptional quality and delicate decorative patterns, often characterized by vibrant colors and gold details. This porcelain originated in the early 18th century in Saxony, now Germany, in the Meissen region near Dresden, where it is sometimes simply called "Meissen porcelain". Here is some key information:
History and Origin
Dresden porcelain is closely linked to the discovery of the method of manufacturing European hard porcelain by the German chemist Johann Friedrich Böttger, around 1708-1710. The Meissen Manufactory was thus founded in 1710, quickly becoming a center for the production of luxury porcelain, and placing Dresden at the heart of this art.
Characteristics and Styles
Dresden porcelain is particularly recognizable by its Baroque and Rococo motifs, often including flowers, pastoral scenes, and gold ornamentation. Bright colors (such as cobalt blue and emerald green) and gold finishes are also distinctive features. Figurines are a Dresden specialty, depicting mythological figures, scenes from everyday life, or animal themes.
Ref: T30J85EWWI