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Wolfsohn Dresden Porcelain Lidded Ginger Jar, Meissen-style, Blue Ground, Ar Mark, C.1880
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Wolfsohn Dresden Porcelain Lidded Ginger Jar, Meissen-style, Blue Ground, Ar Mark, C.1880

19th century
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A rare and finely executed lidded ginger jar by Helena Wolfsohn, Dresden, circa 1880. Of classic baluster form with domed cover and gilt finial, the jar is hand-painted with two reserves of romantic Watteau-style scenes and two colourful floral panels on a rich blue ground. The neck, base and cover feature raised gilt scrollwork and detailed latticework, while the interior of the cover is also decorated.

The base is marked underglaze blue “AR” (Augustus Rex), an imitation mark characteristic of Wolfsohn’s Dresden workshop in the late 19th century. Helena Wolfsohn is known for her atelier’s superb painting quality, combining motifs inspired by Meissen porcelain with Dresden decorative traditions, and for her prominent role as a female studio owner and patron of women artists.

A very attractive and collectible example of 19th-century Dresden porcelain in the Meissen tradition.

Condition: Excellent antique condition. Only minimal wear to enamel and gilt; no chips, cracks, or restorations.

Dimensions: Height (with lid): 21 cm; diameter: 12 cm; weight: 525 g.

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

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Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Dresden Porcelain Ginger Jar to the 1880s.

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A rare and finely executed lidded ginger jar by Helena Wolfsohn, Dresden, circa 1880.
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Of classic baluster form with domed cover and gilt finial, the jar is hand-painted with two reserves of romantic Watteau-style scenes and two colourful floral panels on a rich blue ground.
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The neck, base and cover feature raised gilt scrollwork and detailed latticework, while the interior of the cover is also decorated.

fig 1. A lidded Dresden porcelain ginger jar featuring hand-painted courting scenes inside gilded cartouches against a cobalt blue ground, topped with a pointed gilt finial.
fig 1. Wolfsohn Dresden Porcelain Lidded Ginger Jar, Meissen-style, Blue Ground, Ar Mark, C.1880

The base is marked underglaze blue “AR” (Augustus Rex), an imitation mark characteristic of Wolfsohn’s Dresden workshop in the late 19th century. Helena Wolfsohn is known for her atelier’s superb painting quality, combining motifs inspired by Meissen porcelain with Dresden decorative traditions, and for her prominent role as a female studio owner and patron of women artists.

fig 2. A lidded Dresden porcelain ginger jar featuring hand-painted courting scenes inside gilded cartouches against a cobalt blue ground, topped with a pointed gilt finial.
fig 2. Wolfsohn Dresden Porcelain Lidded Ginger Jar, Meissen-style, Blue Ground, Ar Mark, C.1880

A very attractive and collectible example of 19th-century Dresden porcelain in the Meissen tradition.

Condition: Excellent antique condition. Only minimal wear to enamel and gilt; no chips, cracks, or restorations.

fig 3. A lidded Dresden porcelain ginger jar featuring hand-painted courting scenes inside gilded cartouches against a cobalt blue ground, topped with a pointed gilt finial.
fig 3. Wolfsohn Dresden Porcelain Lidded Ginger Jar, Meissen-style, Blue Ground, Ar Mark, C.1880

Dimensions: Height (with lid): 21 cm; diameter: 12 cm; weight: 525 g.

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Dresden Porcelain Ginger Jar to the 1880s.

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Archive I A lidded Dresden porcelain ginger jar featuring hand-painted courting scenes inside gilded cartouches against a cobalt blue ground, topped with a pointed gilt finial.

Wolfsohn Dresden Porcelain Lidded Ginger Jar, Meissen-style, Blue Ground, Ar Mark, C.1880

Archive II A lidded Dresden porcelain ginger jar featuring hand-painted courting scenes inside gilded cartouches against a cobalt blue ground, topped with a pointed gilt finial. View II
Archive III A lidded Dresden porcelain ginger jar featuring hand-painted courting scenes inside gilded cartouches against a cobalt blue ground, topped with a pointed gilt finial. View III
Archive IV A lidded Dresden porcelain ginger jar featuring hand-painted courting scenes inside gilded cartouches against a cobalt blue ground, topped with a pointed gilt finial. View IV
Archive V A lidded Dresden porcelain ginger jar featuring hand-painted courting scenes inside gilded cartouches against a cobalt blue ground, topped with a pointed gilt finial. View V
Archive VI A lidded Dresden porcelain ginger jar featuring hand-painted courting scenes inside gilded cartouches against a cobalt blue ground, topped with a pointed gilt finial. View VI
Archive VII A lidded Dresden porcelain ginger jar featuring hand-painted courting scenes inside gilded cartouches against a cobalt blue ground, topped with a pointed gilt finial. View VII
Archive VIII A lidded Dresden porcelain ginger jar featuring hand-painted courting scenes inside gilded cartouches against a cobalt blue ground, topped with a pointed gilt finial. View VIII
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A lidded Dresden porcelain ginger jar featuring hand-painted courting scenes inside gilded cartouches against a cobalt blue ground, topped with a pointed gilt finial.
Wolfsohn Dresden Porcelain Lidded Ginger Jar, Meissen-Style, Blue Ground, AR Mark, c.1880
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A lidded Dresden porcelain ginger jar featuring hand-painted courting scenes inside gilded cartouches against a cobalt blue ground, topped with a pointed gilt finial.
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Dresden porcelain refers to decorative ceramics produced by various decorating studios operating in Dresden, Germany, from the late 19th century onward. Workshops like Helena Wolfsohn purchased plain white porcelain blanks and embellished them in the Rococo style made famous by the Meissen porcelain factory, often marking pieces with inspired cyphers such as the Augustus Rex mark.

These pieces were crafted from hard-paste porcelain fired at high temperatures to achieve a vitreous body. Decorators applied hand-painted enamel figural vignettes, burnished gold leaf gilding, and cobalt glazes before subjecting the vessel to additional muffle kiln firings.

Authentic 19th-century Dresden items display crisp, hand-painted details, heavy gold leaf application showing natural age-related wear, and specific workshop marks on the underside. Look for marks such as Helena Wolfsohns AR monogram, painter initials, or incised mould numbers.

Place the jar as an accent piece on a sideboard, mantlepiece, or console table against a neutral backdrop to highlight the enamel work and gilding. Pairing elaborate porcelain with minimalist contemporary furniture creates an intentional visual contrast between historic craft and modern design.

Clean gilt porcelain using a dry microfibre cloth or a soft bristles makeup brush to gently remove dust. Avoid liquid detergents, chemical cleaners, and abrasive sponges, as moisture and friction can strip fragile overglaze enamel painting and hand-applied gold leaf.
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