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Helena Wolfsohn Dresden Large Vase with Lid, Watteau Scenes, C.1880
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Helena Wolfsohn Dresden Large Vase with Lid, Watteau Scenes, C.1880

19th century
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An impressive and rare Helena Wolfsohn Dresden porcelain vase with original lid, dating to circa 1880. The vase features finely painted Watteau-style cartouches depicting romantic couples, framed by rich raised gilding. The turquoise ground is enhanced with hand-painted floral panels, characteristic of high-quality Dresden decoration of the late 19th century.

To the reverse is the underglaze blue mark used by Helena Wolfsohn during the short lifespan of the manufactory (1879–1883), so the products of this manufactory are rare. The vase exemplifies the workshop’s role in continuing the finest traditions of German porcelain painting. The blanks were sourced from major manufactories, while the decoration was executed to an exceptional standard. The large scale of the vase (37.5 cm tall) and the refined color palette make this an outstanding collector’s piece.

Condition: Excellent antique condition. Minor wear to gilding on the finial; otherwise no chips, cracks, or restorations.

Dimensions:

Height: 37.5 cm

Diameter: 22.5 cm

Weight: 2533 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 Lidded Vase to the 1880s.

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An impressive and rare Helena Wolfsohn Dresden porcelain vase with original lid, dating to circa 1880.
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The vase features finely painted Watteau-style cartouches depicting romantic couples, framed by rich raised gilding.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

The turquoise ground is enhanced with hand-painted floral panels, characteristic of high-quality Dresden decoration of the late 19th century.

fig 1. A 19th-century Dresden porcelain lidded vase featuring turquoise ground panels, gilded scrollwork, and hand-painted Watteau pastoral scenes.
fig 1. Helena Wolfsohn Dresden Large Vase with Lid, Watteau Scenes, C.1880

To the reverse is the underglaze blue mark used by Helena Wolfsohn during the short lifespan of the manufactory (1879–1883), so the products of this manufactory are rare. The vase exemplifies the workshop’s role in continuing the finest traditions of German porcelain painting. The blanks were sourced from major manufactories, while the decoration was executed to an exceptional standard. The large scale of the vase (37.5 cm tall) and the refined color palette make this an outstanding collector’s piece.

fig 2. A 19th-century Dresden porcelain lidded vase featuring turquoise ground panels, gilded scrollwork, and hand-painted Watteau pastoral scenes.
fig 2. Helena Wolfsohn Dresden Large Vase with Lid, Watteau Scenes, C.1880

Condition: Excellent antique condition. Minor wear to gilding on the finial; otherwise no chips, cracks, or restorations.

Dimensions:

Height: 37.5 cm

Diameter: 22.5 cm

Weight: 2533 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 Lidded Vase to the 1880s.

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Archive I A 19th-century Dresden porcelain lidded vase featuring turquoise ground panels, gilded scrollwork, and hand-painted Watteau pastoral scenes.

Helena Wolfsohn Dresden Large Vase with Lid, Watteau Scenes, C.1880

Archive II A 19th-century Dresden porcelain lidded vase featuring turquoise ground panels, gilded scrollwork, and hand-painted Watteau pastoral scenes. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Dresden porcelain lidded vase featuring turquoise ground panels, gilded scrollwork, and hand-painted Watteau pastoral scenes. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Dresden porcelain lidded vase featuring turquoise ground panels, gilded scrollwork, and hand-painted Watteau pastoral scenes. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Dresden porcelain lidded vase featuring turquoise ground panels, gilded scrollwork, and hand-painted Watteau pastoral scenes. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Dresden porcelain lidded vase featuring turquoise ground panels, gilded scrollwork, and hand-painted Watteau pastoral scenes. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Dresden porcelain lidded vase featuring turquoise ground panels, gilded scrollwork, and hand-painted Watteau pastoral scenes. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century Dresden porcelain lidded vase featuring turquoise ground panels, gilded scrollwork, and hand-painted Watteau pastoral scenes. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century Dresden porcelain lidded vase featuring turquoise ground panels, gilded scrollwork, and hand-painted Watteau pastoral scenes. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century Dresden porcelain lidded vase featuring turquoise ground panels, gilded scrollwork, and hand-painted Watteau pastoral scenes. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century Dresden porcelain lidded vase featuring turquoise ground panels, gilded scrollwork, and hand-painted Watteau pastoral scenes. View XI
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A 19th-century Dresden porcelain lidded vase featuring turquoise ground panels, gilded scrollwork, and hand-painted Watteau pastoral scenes.
Helena Wolfsohn Dresden Large Vase with Lid, Watteau Scenes, c.1880
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A 19th-century Dresden porcelain lidded vase featuring turquoise ground panels, gilded scrollwork, and hand-painted Watteau pastoral scenes.
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Dresden porcelain refers to decorative ceramics produced by decorated studios in and around Dresden, Germany, starting in the 19th century. Watteau decoration incorporates romantic, pastoral, and outdoor social scenes inspired by the 18th-century French Rococo painter Jean-Antoine Watteau.

These pieces were crafted from fine hard-paste porcelain, high-fired for strength and clarity. Decorators applied ground colours, hand-painted intricate miniature panels, and finished the pieces with heavy burnished gilding.

Authentic items feature fine hand-painted details rather than printed transfers, quality gilding with raised or scrollwork tooling, and specific workshop marks under the glaze, such as studio monograms or crowned ciphers.

Position the vase as a focal piece on a neutral sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table. Pairing elaborate porcelain with understated contemporary textures highlights the historical artwork while keeping the space uncluttered.

Dust regularly with a soft, clean microfibre brush or cloth. Avoid immersion in water, harsh detergents, and abrasive sponges, as moisture and chemicals can degrade gilded accents and overglaze enamel painting.
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