Description: A massive and amazing hand-painted Dresden Sitzendorf Victorian porcelain ballroom scene that is the most elegant Dresden piece we have ever seen... and we have seen a lot. From the earlier 19th century of course, perhaps extremely early. The gold gilt base measures about 22.5 inches across wide and about 14 inches from front to back. The tallest figure's top of head is about 10.75 inches or so from the table.Ship Note: Oh yeah, we know packing and shipping will be a bear. It will also be expensive given how heavy and how large this beauty is. We will give you several shipping options to select from. We do not profit from your ship costs! We will select eBay's Calculated Shipping which means eBay computes how much it costs to ship from our zip code to yours and charges you exactly that amount for shipping.You may have heard of Dr. Lori, the highest esteemed national Antiques Appraiser. She appraised this piece, and we are using some of her description below. We will include a copy of her appraisal along with this giant vintage ballroom scene when we ship it to you. She appraised this beauty exactly as you will receive it, for $2,500.00. A multi-figurine Dresden piece in a parlor setting featuring Victorian men and woman in a social gathering. There are three young women in ball gowns seated on Victorian chairs with a gentleman wearing a waistcoat standing over them, conversing. There is a formal couple dancing at the center of the composition. There is a trio of musicians on a raised platform stage playing the violin, cello, and spinet/harpsichord piano.The piece is marked with the porcelain manufacturer’s backstamp. The base which supports the figurines has gilt details and scrolled decoration.For more discontinued Dresden items, click here to go to our growing Dresden collection. Note: Please click to expand the Seller's Notes above for extra information about this item's condition details.Ships from a Pet-Free and Smoke-Free Home.Shipping Note: We refuse to profit from your shipping, and we will include multiple options so you can select the mailing method that works best for you and costs you the least. We refund any excess shipping costs you pay if you order more than one item and pay for all of them in one eBay cart. Finally, we are not allowed to ship via UPS or FedEx to P.O. Boxes.Yes! We wrap extremely well and ship every single weekday (except the rare times when our listings disclose that we are away)!
Price: 1949.95 USD
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
End Time: 2024-12-09T18:51:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Origin: Dresden
Pattern: Lace
Signed: Yes
Color: Multicolor
Material: Porcelain
Subject: Dancing
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Sitzendorf
Type: Figurine
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Era: Victorian (1837-1900)
Item Height: 10.75 in (from base to tallest figure)
Style: Art Deco
Features: 3D Effect, Bordered, Decorative
Production Style: Art Pottery
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Production Technique: Pottery
Backstamp: Printed
Finish: Glossy
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 22.5 in
Item Weight: 16 pounds, 4 ounces