Description
This superbly detailed vintage Royal Dux porcelain figurine, originating from former Czechoslovakia, captures the elegance and charm of 18th-century courtly life with remarkable finesse.
The central figure is a refined lady, poised in mid-motion, her auburn hair styled in soft curls and swept into an updo that frames her delicately painted face. Her expression is serene and composed, with finely arched brows, downcast eyes, and softly blushed cheeks that lend her a lifelike presence.
She wears a rich red bodice accented with a white bow at the neckline, cinched to emphasize her waist against the fullness of her voluminous pink skirt. The skirt is adorned with hand-painted floral motifs in"”blues, yellows, and reds"”scattered across the fabric. With her right hand, she lifts the upper area of the skirt, revealing a white underskirt with vertical stripes.
Nestled under her left arm is a small white dog, marked by a gold bow that echoes the gilded accents throughout the piece.
The figurine is mounted on an antique white wooden base with beveled edges and gold borders, complementing the porcelain's soft tones and enhancing its decorative appeal.
Behind her rises a fluted neoclassical column in antique white, crowned with intricate gold scrollwork at the capital. This architectural element not only anchors the lamp's structure but reinforces the classical theme.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Design Modified
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: age related wear. No crazing or chips.
rewired
mounted to form a lamp
Origin:
Czechia
Creator:
Brand: DUX; Styled After: Dresden Porcelain
Materials & Techniques:
Metal, Porcelain, Wood
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
The central figure is a refined lady, poised in mid-motion, her auburn hair styled in soft curls and swept into an updo that frames her delicately painted face. Her expression is serene and composed, with finely arched brows, downcast eyes, and softly blushed cheeks that lend her a lifelike presence.
She wears a rich red bodice accented with a white bow at the neckline, cinched to emphasize her waist against the fullness of her voluminous pink skirt. The skirt is adorned with hand-painted floral motifs in"”blues, yellows, and reds"”scattered across the fabric. With her right hand, she lifts the upper area of the skirt, revealing a white underskirt with vertical stripes.
Nestled under her left arm is a small white dog, marked by a gold bow that echoes the gilded accents throughout the piece.
The figurine is mounted on an antique white wooden base with beveled edges and gold borders, complementing the porcelain's soft tones and enhancing its decorative appeal.
Behind her rises a fluted neoclassical column in antique white, crowned with intricate gold scrollwork at the capital. This architectural element not only anchors the lamp's structure but reinforces the classical theme.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Design Modified
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: age related wear. No crazing or chips.
rewired
mounted to form a lamp
Origin:
Czechia
Creator:
Brand: DUX; Styled After: Dresden Porcelain
Materials & Techniques:
Metal, Porcelain, Wood
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Condition
Original Design Modified; Some Imperfections; age related wear. No crazing or chips.
rewired
mounted to form a lamp
rewired
mounted to form a lamp
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
29.5 x 12 x 9 in
Royal Dux Porcelain Lady Holding Her Dog Table Lamp
Estimate $400-$1,200
Starting Price
$200
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Jul 03, 2026 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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