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For your consideration is this exquisite, highly collectible late 19th-century antique porcelain quatrefoil (four-lobed) candy/trinket dish. It was beautifully hand-painted by the renowned Helena Wolfsohn studio in Dresden, Germany.
This piece features the highly desirable \"AR\" (Augustus Rex) monogram on the base. This specific mark represents a fascinating moment in ceramic history; it was used by Wolfsohn between roughly 1878 and 1881 until the Meissen factory successfully sued the studio for copyright infringement, forcing them to cease its use. This narrows the production date of this exact dish down to a brief, historic three-year window.
Design & Artistry:Central Motifs: Two finely detailed miniature harbor scenes (\"Hafenszenen\") flanking the center, heavily inspired by the famous 18th-century Meissen works of Johann Gregorius Höroldt. The scenes depict classical figures and masted ships near a coastline.
Alternating Panels: Vibrant, hand-painted \"Deutsche Blumen\" (German flowers) panels.
Border Work: Intricate iron-red and gold geometric scrollwork (Laub- und Bandelwerk) framing the panels, finished with a heavily gilded scalloped rim.Condition:Excellent Antique Condition: No chips, cracks, crazing, or structural repairs.
Gilding: The heavy gold accents and rim decoration remain remarkably sharp and vibrant, showing minimal to no visible rubbing or shelf wear.
Glaze: Bright, smooth glaze showcasing the vibrant colors of the hand-painted enamels4-3/8\" x 3- 1/2\"x 1- 1/8\"
