Featured Helena Wolfsohn or earlier Meissen Augustus Rex Urn

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by RBTXCollector, Sep 18, 2024 at 2:08 PM.

  1. RBTXCollector

    RBTXCollector New Member

    I have two large urns (24" tall) with the Augustus Rex maker mark on the bottom. How do I know whether it was decorated by Helena Wolfsohn or if it is an earlier piece?
     

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    RBTXCollector, Sep 18, 2024 at 2:08 PM
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    nice urns ! :happy:
     
    komokwa, Sep 18, 2024 at 5:44 PM
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  3. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Meissen used a mark like that VERY early on. I don't know enough to know who made the urns though.
     
    evelyb30, Sep 18, 2024 at 6:02 PM
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  4. RBTXCollector

    RBTXCollector New Member

    Thank you!
     
    RBTXCollector, Sep 18, 2024 at 6:13 PM
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  5. RBTXCollector

    RBTXCollector New Member

    Yea, me neither lol
     
    RBTXCollector, Sep 18, 2024 at 6:14 PM
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  6. kentworld

    kentworld Well-Known Member

    https://www.anticstore.art/107211P This says Samson et Cie (Samson and Company) -- would be 19thc and a reproduction of Meissen -- the mark looks very similar to yours. Found with Google lens.
     
    kentworld, Sep 19, 2024 at 12:27 PM
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  7. RBTXCollector

    RBTXCollector New Member

    Thank you. I also used google image search and incurred mixed findings. I agree the link you shared shows the similar mark, size of the urns, and subject matter. I've found similar marks on Helena Wolfsohn decorated porcelain.
     
    RBTXCollector, Sep 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM
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