Muller Volkstedt Dresden Lace Porcelain Figurine of a Seated Lady

This is an exquisite German porcelain figurine depicting an elegant 18th-century style lady seated on a Rococo settee. The piece is a classic example of 'Dresden Lace,' a technique where real lace is dipped in liquid porcelain slip and fired, burning away the fabric and leaving a delicate ceramic skeleton. The lady is dressed in a voluminous blue and white tiered lace gown, accented with small pink porcelain roses. Her bodice features gold-painted corset lacing, and her shoes are gilded. Based on the provided context of a blue crown over a 'P' mark and 'Germany' stamp, this is attributed to the Anton Müller (Müller-Volkstedt) factory in Thuringia, likely dating from the early to mid-20th century (re-establishing a style popular in the late 19th century). The craftsmanship is evident in the fine hand-painted facial features and the complex ruffling of the skirt. Regarding condition, Dresden lace is notoriously fragile; a visual inspection shows the lace appears largely intact, though these items frequently suffer from minor 'flea bites' or tiny losses to the ruffled edges and rose petals. The white porcelain of the sofa is accented with gold gilt scrollwork, which shows minimal wear. The overall porcelain glaze is bright and well-preserved.