Antique Dresden Helena Wolfsohn Reticulated Porcelain Basket For Sale

This is a truly magnificent piece of late 19th-century German porcelain history. This authentic, hand-painted Rococo Revival reticulated fruit/centerpiece basket features the exquisite artistry of the renownedHelena Wolfsohn Studioof Dresden, executed beautifully on a premium porcelain blank manufactured by the world-famousMEISSEN Factoryin Saxony, Germany.

Dating to thecirca 1878–1890sera, this piece beautifully represents the historic period immediately following Meissen’s famous trademark lawsuit against the Wolfsohn studio. To comply with the ruling, the porcelain retains its factory stamp while clearly displaying Wolfsohn's signature Dresden markings.

Design & Artistry:

• Reticulation:Intricate, flawless hand-cut pierced lattice/basket-weave work along the flared sides.
• Painting:Breathtaking hand-painted“Deutsche Blumen”(German flowers) arranged in panels (cartouches) between the reticulations and featuring a vibrant, large floral spray anchored on the inside bottom.
• Handles:Smooth, elegantly molded twin handles adorned with delicate, hand-painted leaf and floral tendrils wrapped seamlessly along the curved porcelain surfaces.

Markings (On Base):

• Hand-paintedCursive "D" beneath a crownin blue/gold (The definitive mark of the Helena Wolfsohn Studio).
• Stamped"Meissen"factory mark designating the origin of the high-quality clay blank.
• Impressed/incised production mold size number"10".

Condition:

• Excellent Antique Condition.
• AbsolutelyNO chips, NO cracks, and NO hairline fracturesanywhere along the delicate open latticework or rim.
• The handles are completely smooth withno structural repairs, breaks, or regluing.
• The hand-painted porcelain enamels remain remarkably vibrant.

Approximate Dimensions:

• Length (handle to handle):8.5 inches
• Width:6 inches
• Height:1.5 inches