Vintage Hobe Dresden Porcelain Flower Frog with Cherub & Hand-Applied Florals, Imported by Neiman Marcus, ca. 1950s

Bring a touch of Old World romance and mid-century luxury into your home with this exquisite Hobe Dresden porcelain flower frog—a piece that perfectly captures the elegance and craftsmanship of the Rococo Revival style.

Handmade in Germany during the 1950s and imported through Neiman Marcus, this decorative treasure features a reclining cherub poised atop a domed flower frog, surrounded by a garden of hand-applied porcelain roses, violets, and forget-me-nots. Each delicate petal was carefully molded and placed by hand, a hallmark of Dresden artistry.

A True Work of Art

• Hand-applied florals: Every tiny bloom is a testament to the painstaking craftsmanship Dresden porcelain is known for.
• Rococo elegance: The putto figure and romantic floral design harken back to the opulence of 18th-century Europe, revived in the 19th and 20th centuries for collectors who adored its lavish beauty.
• Functional history: Flower frogs were once used to hold flower stems in place for elegant tabletop arrangements. Today, they serve as both sculptural art and a nod to historic entertaining traditions.

Provenance & Details

• Maker: Hobe Dresden, Germany
• Retailer: Imported by Neiman Marcus, 1950s
• Material: Fine hand-painted porcelain with applied floral decoration
• Markings: Underside bears the Hobe Dresden crown mark

It measures 7.5” tall x 7” wide (lid). 

Disclaimer: There are a couple of broken petals but they don't distract from the beauty of this glorious piece… but nonetheless the price does reflect. 

Pieces like this are why I love Sourcing the South and the great state of Texas for heirloom estate decor…shopping estate sales, online auctions, charity thrift stores, and antique malls to carefully curate a collection of fantastic vintage and antique finds that have and will stand the test of time.

$497 INCLUDES INSURED SHIPPING In the continental US.                                                        

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