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A Pair of German Helena Wolfsohn Cabinet Plates, C. 1860
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A Pair of German Helena Wolfsohn Cabinet Plates, C. 1860

19th century
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A Pair of German Helena Wolfsohn Cabinet Plates, c. 1860

This pair of cabinet plates, dating to around 1860, features a highly ornate decorative pattern characteristic of Helena Wolfsohn’s workshop. The scenes include uniformed soldiers; although the exact regiments remain unidentified, the imagery appears to commemorate a collaboration between nations or possibly a peace agreement.

Helena Wolfsohn was a respected porcelain decorator active from approximately 1843 to 1883, known for embellishing porcelain blanks sourced from various manufacturers. She became especially celebrated for her Rococo-inspired pieces, distinguished by their rich ornamentation, vibrant floral motifs, shells, and scrolling foliage.

Maker’s Mark:

Helena Wolfsohn “AR” (Augustus Rex–type mark).

Both plates retain old collector’s labels on the reverse, as shown in the photos.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 24 cm

Depth: 3.2 cm

Condition:

Very good. No chips, cracks, or restoration.

Price: £375.00, including UK shipping.

You can find more items of interest and purchase through our website, using all major credit cards:

please visit: www.oliversargentantiques.com

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
3.2cm (1.26")
Declaration

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated these Helena Wolfsohn Porcelain Plates to the 19th Century.

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SA1181111
Dealers Internal Reference
OSA1530
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A Pair of German Helena Wolfsohn Cabinet Plates, c. 1860
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This pair of cabinet plates, dating to around 1860, features a highly ornate decorative pattern characteristic of Helena Wolfsohn’s workshop.
Oliver Sargent Antiques

The scenes include uniformed soldiers; although the exact regiments remain unidentified, the imagery appears to commemorate a collaboration between nations or possibly a peace agreement.

fig 1. A pair of octagonal white porcelain cabinet plates featuring hand-painted romantic pastoral scenes in the centre, framed by elaborate gilt scrollwork, floral motifs, and decorative rim cartouches.
fig 1. A Pair of German Helena Wolfsohn Cabinet Plates, C. 1860

Helena Wolfsohn was a respected porcelain decorator active from approximately 1843 to 1883, known for embellishing porcelain blanks sourced from various manufacturers. She became especially celebrated for her Rococo-inspired pieces, distinguished by their rich ornamentation, vibrant floral motifs, shells, and scrolling foliage.

fig 2. A pair of octagonal white porcelain cabinet plates featuring hand-painted romantic pastoral scenes in the centre, framed by elaborate gilt scrollwork, floral motifs, and decorative rim cartouches.
fig 2. A Pair of German Helena Wolfsohn Cabinet Plates, C. 1860

Maker’s Mark:

Helena Wolfsohn “AR” (Augustus Rex–type mark).

Both plates retain old collector’s labels on the reverse, as shown in the photos.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 24 cm

Depth: 3.2 cm

Condition:

Very good. No chips, cracks, or restoration.

Price: £375.00, including UK shipping.

You can find more items of interest and purchase through our website, using all major credit cards:

please visit: www.oliversargentantiques.com

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
3.2cm (1.26")
Date of Manufacture

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated these Helena Wolfsohn Porcelain Plates to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181111
Dealers Internal Ref
OSA1530
Oliver Sargent Antiques
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Archive I A pair of octagonal white porcelain cabinet plates featuring hand-painted romantic pastoral scenes in the centre, framed by elaborate gilt scrollwork, floral motifs, and decorative rim cartouches.

A Pair of German Helena Wolfsohn Cabinet Plates, C. 1860

Archive II A pair of octagonal white porcelain cabinet plates featuring hand-painted romantic pastoral scenes in the centre, framed by elaborate gilt scrollwork, floral motifs, and decorative rim cartouches. View II
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Archive IV A pair of octagonal white porcelain cabinet plates featuring hand-painted romantic pastoral scenes in the centre, framed by elaborate gilt scrollwork, floral motifs, and decorative rim cartouches. View IV
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A pair of octagonal white porcelain cabinet plates featuring hand-painted romantic pastoral scenes in the centre, framed by elaborate gilt scrollwork, floral motifs, and decorative rim cartouches.
A Pair of German Helena Wolfsohn Cabinet Plates, c. 1860
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A pair of octagonal white porcelain cabinet plates featuring hand-painted romantic pastoral scenes in the centre, framed by elaborate gilt scrollwork, floral motifs, and decorative rim cartouches.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCabinet Plates
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRococo Revival
  • MaterialHard-paste Porcelain, Paint, Gilding
  • ColourWhite and Gold
  • MotifsOctagonal rim, Pastoral figures, Gilt scrollwork, Floral cartouches
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 3.2 cm (1 in)

This pair of 19th-century cabinet plates stems from the Rococo Revival style, produced in Germany around 1860 within the workshop of Helena Wolfsohn. The hard-paste porcelain construction features a white glaze enriched with polychrome hand-painted pastoral scenes depicting uniformed soldiers in a landscape. Elaborate gilt scrollwork, pink and multi-coloured floral cartouches, and an octagonal rim decorate the surfaces. The reverse of each item retains collector labels and an Augustus Rex-type mark in blue. Measuring 24 cm high, 24 cm wide, and 3.2 cm deep, these display pieces exhibit very good condition without chips, cracks, or restoration. Suitable for display in a formal dining room or drawing room setting, the plates sit attractively upon a sideboard top or within a glass-fronted cabinet. The intricate gilt embellishments and romantic military scenes offer a decorative focal point that complements traditional interiors. Collectors of nineteenth-century European ceramics can incorporate these octagonal plates into existing cabinet displays to introduce period pattern and colour. The items require careful handling during placement and routine dusting to maintain the integrity of the painted glaze and gilded borders.

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Helena Wolfsohn was a prominent Dresden studio operating in the nineteenth century, famed for decorating fine porcelain in the Rococo Revival style, often featuring romantic pastoral scenes and elaborate gilding inspired by earlier eighteenth-century designs.

These decorative pieces were crafted from fine hard-paste porcelain blanks, fired at high temperatures, and subsequently decorated by hand with overglaze enamels and intricate gold leaf gilding.

Authentic Helena Wolfsohn pieces frequently feature hand-painted romantic figures or floral motifs, heavy gilt scrollwork, and studio markings on the underside, such as the Augustus Rex mark or studio trade logos.

Decorative plates can be displayed on brass plate stands within a glass-fronted cabinet, mounted on a feature wall using wire hangers, or arranged along a sideboard top to add historic detail.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth or horsehair brush. Avoid abrasive cleaners, harsh chemical detergents, or soaking in water, as these methods can degrade delicate overglaze enamelling and surface gilding.
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