Dresden Lace Porcelain Figurine of a Lady

This is a fine Dresden lace porcelain figurine depicting a seated or dancing lady in an elaborate 18th-century style gown. The piece is characterized by the complex 'Dresden lace' technique, where real lace is dipped in liquid porcelain slip and applied to the figurine before firing; the fabric burns away, leaving a delicate ceramic mesh. The lady wears a blue corset bodice with painted lace-up detailing and multiple tiers of ruffled white lace skirts accented with applied pink and yellow ceramic roses. She holds a large pink rose in her right hand and shows gold-painted slippers peeking from beneath her dress. The base is scalloped and decorated with gilded scrolls. Physically, the item appears to be in good vintage condition, though Dresden lace of this age often suffers from characteristic 'micro-chipping' or fraying at the extreme edges of the delicate ruffles. Based on the style and craftsmanship, this piece likely dates to the mid-20th century and originated from one of the prominent porcelain houses in the Saxony region of Germany. The facial features are hand-painted with fine detail, showing rosy cheeks and high-contrast eyes, indicating a high level of artisanal skill.