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Augustus Rex

Pair of 19th Century Augustus Rex Covered Vases
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of German 19th century Augustus Rex Dresden covered urns hand-painted with pastoral scene on
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Antique 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Augustus Rex Helena Wolfsohn Gilt, Painted And Reticulated Compote
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Norwood, NJ
Antique porcelain centerpiece/fruit plate on pedestal by Augustus Rex Helena Wolfsohn. Tazza
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Louis XV Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Chocolate Cup with Saucer by Augustus Rex Helena Wolfsohn
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique porcelain Augustus Rex Helena Wolfsohn chocolate cup with saucer decorated with cobalt
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Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Augustus Rex, Germany, Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain Figure, Girl with Flowers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Augustus Rex, Germany. Antique hand-painted porcelain figure. Girl with flowers and fruit. 19th
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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair of Continental Meissen Style "Augustus Rex" Porcelain Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large pair of continental Meissen style "Augustus Rex" gilt and polychrome enamel decorated
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Antique Late 19th Century German Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Important Porcelain Vases with Female Heads by Augustus Rex for Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
beautiful and fine decors. These vases were made by Meissen manufacture after the model by Augustus Rex (and
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Antique 1850s German Romantic Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Augustus Rex Meissen Porcelain Pink Ground Hunting Scene Covered Vases
Located in New York, NY
A monumental pair of 19th century Louis XVI style Augustus Rex Meissen Porcelain pink ground
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Antique 1870s German Louis XVI Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Exquisite Pair of Augustus Rex Porcelain Vases, Early 19th Century, Marked
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of early 19th century Augustus Rex black porcelain vases with hand-painted sea-scapes at the
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Antique Early 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Dresden Porcelain Figural Face Handle Ewer By Helena Wolfsohn
By Helena Wolfsohn
Located in New Milford, CT
" (Augustus Rex) mark, a signature homage to Meissen, further emphasizing its authenticity and historical
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Antique 1860s German Rococo Barware

Materials

Paint, Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie "Gold Dragon" Flower-Encrusted Garniture
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
early production was confiscated and later transferred to the Dresden Japanese Palace of Augustus Rex
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Early 18th Century Meissen Oval Wall Beveled Mirror Pair of Cherubs, Germany
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
underglaze moulded and gilded with Rococo scroll. Set upon an oval wood backing. AR (Augustus Rex, the
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Antique Early 18th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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Meissen Augustus Rex Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Meissen Augustus Rex Porcelain Ginger Jar by Helena Wolfsohn of Dresden, Germany, 1880. A rare
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Augustus Rex Schneeballen Bird Chocolate Cup and Saucer
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Meissen Augustus Rex bird chocolate cup and saucer encrusted with foliage and flowers with birds
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Dresden Porcelain Bird
By Geyer Dresden
Located in Sheffield, MA
and gray. Painted by Helena Wolfsohn under the aegis of Augustus Rex. Signed on the bottom: AR.
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Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Dresden Porcelain Bird
Dresden Porcelain Bird
H 15.5 in W 10 in D 6 in
"Angel & Butterflies" Lovers Cherubs Centerpiece In The Manner Of Meissen
Located in London, GB
perfect condition in the manner of Meissen porcelain but outside decorated by Augustus Rex a prominent
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Antique Late 19th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique European Historical Crystal Glass Goblet Augustus Rex, 18th Century
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
Antique historical crystal glass Goblet Augustus Rex 18th century Historical hand blowed goblet
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Antique 18th Century European Bohemian Glass

Materials

Glass

Antique Augustus Rex Meissen Miniature Bowl in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Augustus Rex Meissen miniature bowl in hand-painted porcelain. Ships, flowers and gold
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Antique 19th Century German Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Augustus Rex, Germany, Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain Figure, Boy with Flute
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Augustus Rex, Germany. Antique hand-painted porcelain figure. Boy with flute. 19th century
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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Augustus Rex Cachepots in the Rothschild Bird Pattern
Located in Toledo, OH
This pair of Augustus Rex cachepots have a different hand painted scene on each side. This pair is
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Vintage 1940s Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Engraved Heraldic Baroque bottle of the 18th century-Hunting motif (video)
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
, coat of arms and monogram F.A.R. and M.J. most likely (Augustus Rex) Germany Dresden - A beautiful
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Glass

Materials

Glass

Antique Pair Helena Wolfsohn Dresden Porcelain Vases Provenance, 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique pair of Helena Wolfsohn Augustus Rex club Dresden porcelain vases and
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Antique 1850s Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of German Helena Wolfson Dresden Hand Painted Vases Yellow Floral
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
owners of the Helena Wolfsohn porcelain decorating studio began using a copied Augustus Rex mark that was
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Antique 19th Century German Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Augustus Rex Meissen Porcelain Baluster Vase
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Augustus Rex Meissen porcelain baluster vase with cover and very fine painting of courtly life and
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Antique 19th Century European Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Late 18th Century Augustus Rex Vases
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A pair of Augustus Rex vases with very finely enameled decoration and edge gilding. The vase tops
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Antique Late 18th Century English Vases

Late 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Augustus Rex Kakiemon Cup and Saucer
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
Meissen Porcelain Augustus Rex Kakiemon cup and saucer Porzellan Tasse Beautiful white with floral
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Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Augusto Rex Porcelain Vase Hand Painted, 1860s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Roma, RM
Beautiful German porcelain vase, stamped AR, Augustus Rex (Meissen), hand painted with scenes of
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Antique 1860s German Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Dresden Wolfsohn Porcelain Ornamental Cabinet Cup and Saucer
Located in Leeds, GB
Porcelain Dresden Cup and Saucer. Despite the intertwined AR - for Augustus Rex - painted to the
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Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Meissen Black-Ground Snuff-Box with a Painting after Nicolas Lancret
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Weinheim, DE
Further Meissen pieces with black coloured ground occur very seldom. We have found three Augustus Rex
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Antique 18th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Early 18th Century Antique Augustus Rex Meissen Porcelain Cup & Saucer
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
Early 18th century antique Augustus Rex Meissen porcelain cup and saucer The Meissen AR monogram
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Antique Early 18th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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Fabulous Pair of Meissen Porcelain Glass Coolers/Cachepots
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of Meissen Porcelain glass coolers/cachepots. This exceptional pair of exquisitely hand-painted Meissen Porcelain glass coolers are each painted with panels of figure...
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Louis XVI Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Meissen

Meissen Porcelain Deep Cabinet Plate with Handles
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vilnius, LT
Meissen Porcelain deep cabinet plate with handles. This piece is hand painted in cobalt blue with floral motive in the center and richly decorated gold edge. Signed on the bottom.
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Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Meissen Porcelain Vases with Snake Handles
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Pembroke, MA
A highly-decorative pair of yellow porcelain vases, hand-painted with detailed central romantic scene, and having snake-form handles (Meissen, 19th century).
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
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Vintage 1960s German Rococo Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold

Meissen Porcelain Pot-Pourri Vase, Germany, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Meissen porcelain pot-pourri vase, Germany, 19th century.
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Plate
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vilnius, LT
Meissen porcelain plate in relief decor and hand painted in gold.
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Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

Large Meissen Hand Painted Gilded Porcelain Serving Plate/Tray
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vilnius, LT
Large Meissen Porcelain serving plate/tray with hand painted floral motives and rich gold decor. Marked on the bottom. Sword with two slashes.
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20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Extensive English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1825
Located in New York, NY
Pair of covered fruit coolers, pair of covered sauce tureens, pair of open work baskets, 1 compote, 4 kidney-shaped dishes, pair of square dishes, pair of oval dishes, 16 plates.
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Antique 1820s English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Large Meissen Hand Painted Gilded Porcelain Serving Plate/Tray
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vilnius, LT
Large Meissen Porcelain serving plate/tray with hand painted floral motives and rich gold decor.
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20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

English Porcelain Botanical Dinner Service, Coalport, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Comprising pair of sauce tureens on stands, pair of shell dishes, 4 oval dishes, 4 rectangular dishes, 18 plates. Inscribed in gilt with botanical identification.
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Antique 1840s English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...
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Antique Early 1900s German Rococo Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
H 2.37 in W 20.67 in D 14.77 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Set of porcelain de Paris coffee & tea service
Located in Washington, DC
Set of porcelain de Paris coffee & tea service - eighteen (18) pieces. Made famous during the Napoleon Period 1795 - 1830
Coffee pot - W - 8"; H - 10"
Te...
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Antique 19th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

A fine and important gilt ground porcelain vase by the Gardner Factory
By Gardner Porcelain Factory
Located in London, GB
A fine and important gilt ground porcelain vase by the Gardner Factory Russian, c. 1830 Height 43cm, width 21cm, depth 15cm This fine antique vase is the work of the celebrated Russ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Ca 1866 Dessert Set Hand Painted Birds Turquoise with Cameo Reserves
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A rare and exceptional 19th century Minton dessert service featuring hand painted ornithological subjects hand painted in the neoclassical period consisting of 10 dessert plates and ...
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Antique 1860s English Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the augustus rex you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and glass, every augustus rex was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a augustus rex — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. Each augustus rex bearing Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. Meissen Porcelain each produced at least one beautiful augustus rex that is worth considering.

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Prices for a augustus rex start at $699 and top out at $18,550 with the average selling for $1,602.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Meissen was first made in a factory located near Dresden in Saxony. Today, the area is now a part of Germany and still serves as home to the porcelain manufacturer's production facility. Find a variety of Meissen decorative objects and tableware on 1stDibs.

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