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**VINTAGE PAIR OF UNTERWEISSBACH GERMANY DRESDEN LACE PASTORAL FIGURINES (MOLDS 8321 & 8193)**
Up for sale/sale is a beautiful, highly collectible matching pair of mid-century vintage Dresden lace porcelain pastoral groups crafted by the renowned Unterweissbach factory in Thuringia, Germany (manufactured between 1962–1976). Perfectly styled to showcase 18th-century Rococo romantic scenes, both pieces feature vibrant hand-painted details, fine applied floral clusters, and rich 24k gold gilt lines.
INCLUDED IN THIS PAIR:1. SEATED SHEPHERDESS WITH LAMB & FLOWERS (Mold No. 8321)Features a gorgeous crinoline shepherdess with a deep navy blue bodice and wide hat holding a floral basket while a small lamb rests its head against her knee.• Dimensions: Approx. 5.5\" W x 5.75\" H
2. COURTING MUSICIAN COUPLE WITH LAMB (Mold No. 8193)Features a young gentleman in a green vest playing an oboe/clarinet next to an elegant lady holding flowers, complete with a small lamb resting at their feet.• Dimensions: Approx. 5.5\" W x 5.5\" H
CONDITION REPORT:• SEATED SHEPHERDESS (8321): Excellent vintage condition. The multi-tiered porcelain lace skirt panels on the front, sides, and back are completely crisp, clean, and beautifully intact. Hand-painting and gold gilt lines remain highly vibrant.• COURTING MUSICIAN COUPLE (8193): Good vintage condition. Features a minor area of missing porcelain lace along the right-side fold of the woman\'s skirt (please see the designated macro close-up photo for reference). The rest of the lace tiers, figures, painting, and gilt details are completely sound and gorgeous for display.• BASES & ANIMALS: Both figurines feature immaculate, unchipped base cross-bracing and pristine lambs with no broken legs or ears. Stamped underneath with underglaze blue crown factory marks and incised mold numbers.
SHIPPING & PRO-PACKAGING:Due to the extreme fragility of authentic Dresden lace, these figurines will be padded gently to prevent lace snags, wrapped heavily in layers of large bubble wrap, and shipped safely double-boxed and fully insured.
