This closed ensemble of twelve hand-painted KPM Berlin dinner plates on the “Antikzierat” form, featuring the historic “Breslauer Stadtschloss” décor, represents an art-historical rarity. While later 20th-century versions regularly appear on the art market, a comparable complete ensemble from the early production period of 1837–1844 is, to the best of our knowledge, currently undocumented. This remarkably consistent marking period lends the ensemble a distinctly museum-like character.

Its uniqueness is defined by a dual authenticity: alongside the precisely datable markings, the continuous handwritten painter’s signet “P.” attests to the artistic execution by the hand of a single master painter.

The purplish-red signet “P.” was applied as an overglaze mark. According to the KPM archives, such painter’s signets primarily served as internal workshop records and for post-firing quality control, which explains why the corresponding registers were not consistently maintained or preserved. From this period of the 19th century, only very few painter’s signets are known by name. An attribution of the signet “P.” to a specific artist is, according to the current state of research, not yet possible.

The “Breslauer Stadtschloss” décor was during this period predominantly reserved for royal holdings. As such, the present ensemble represents a rare early private commission. In the current international art market, no other closed twelve-piece ensemble of the “Breslauer Stadtschloss” décor from this specific marking era, with a continuous painter’s hand and originating from a private commission, is currently documented.

Twelve Paintings – One Entity
Each of the twelve plates in this ensemble is a hand-painted unique specimen. The fine polychrome botanical painting mirrors the tradition of the great Berlin flower painters:

• Individual Composition: No two bouquets are alike; every blossom was painted freehand and with botanical precision onto the white porcelain.

• Botanical Variety: From the magnificent peony to the delicate pansy, the set captures the entire spectrum of the Biedermeier era's botanical world.

Twelve Masterpieces – One Hand. Berlin flower painting at its finest, circa 1840

“Breslauer Stadtschloss” – Rocaille Décor 64

The historic “Breslauer Stadtschloss” décor continues to be produced by KPM Berlin to this day as Décor 64 on the Rocaille form. This fixed numbering emerged during the systematisation of the pattern books under the reign of Frederick William IV (from 1840 onwards). Historically, the form was still referred to as “Antikzierat” during that period; the renaming to “Rocaille” did not occur until 1857.

Authentic Marks: Zeptermarke mit KPM Zusatz, Reichsapfel & Malersignet P. (1837–1844)

Inquiries regarding the “Breslauer Stadtschloss” Ensemble

As our research indicates that no comparable twelve-piece ensemble of the “Breslauer Stadtschloss” décor from this specific marking period (1837–1844) is currently documented in the international art trade, this offering represents a rare opportunity for discerning collectors and institutions.

We invite you to discover this historic ensemble in greater detail. We would be pleased to provide a comprehensive dossier or arrange a personal viewing in order to appreciate the masterful quality of the “Antikzierat” form and the “Breslauer Stadtschloss” décor firsthand.

Seeking additions to our collection:

We are highly interested in expanding this private ensemble and are looking to purchase original pieces (such as plates, platters, bowls, tureens etc.) of this specific KPM decor (1837–1844). Even if you do not wish to sell, we would be delighted to receive photos of your pieces or base marks for documentation purposes.

For inquiries or further information, please contact us at:
Anfrage@antikzierat.de