Bavarian Porcelain Dinnerware Set from Carl Schumann, 1940s, Set of 54

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Bavarian Porcelain Dinnerware Set By Carl Schumann Factory 54 Pieces
This wonderful dinnerware set, produced by the Carl Schumann Porcelain … Read more Bavarian Porcelain Dinnerware Set By Carl Schumann Factory 54 Pieces
This wonderful dinnerware set, produced by the Carl Schumann Porcelain Factory in Arzberg, is a quintessential example of mid-20th-century Bavarian porcelain craftsmanship. [Crafted from high-quality, translucent white porcelain, frequently referred to in the industry as "White Gold" for its purity and delicate resonance.
The set features the iconic "Echt Cobalt" (True Cobalt) underglaze technique.
The central motif is the "Dresden Flowers" or "Blue Rose" pattern.
It consists of finely detailed, hand-painted floral bouquets, often featuring a central rose surrounded by smaller wildflowers and foliage.
The pieces exhibit Rococo Revival influences, seen in the scalloped edges and the subtle basketweave (ozier) relief or "Rose Relief" embossing along the rims.
Many items are finished with a delicate gold gilt trim or "Dresden edge," adding a layer of formal elegance and highlighting the rhythmic, scalloped borders.
Established in 1881 in Arzberg, Bavaria, the Schumann factory became renowned for its sophisticated "Dresdner Art".
This specific style remains highly collectible due to its fusion of traditional 18th-century European floral aesthetics with the refined production standards of 20th-century German manufacturing.

This set, never before on the market, comes from an important european private collection

This, important porcelain service consists of a total of 54 pieces, as follows:

42 Round dinner plates (flat and deep)
The focal point is a central bouquet featuring blue flowers (often referred to in catalogs as the "Blue Flower" or "Dresden Blue" style).
The floral arrangement is rendered with delicate, shaded brushwork that mimics the traditional hand-painted "Dresden Art" style.
The design utilizes a monochromatic cobalt blue palette on a stark white porcelain body, a classic German aesthetic choice that emphasizes high contrast and elegance.
The well of the plate is bordered by a delicate, gilded geometric or floral band, while the outer rim is finished with a hand-applied gold edge, providing a luxurious frame for the composition.


5 Cream soup bowl
cm 16 x cm 5
A shallow, double-handled bowl designed specifically for cream-based soups or bouillon, accompanied by a deep-welled underplate.

2 Ronde bowl
cm 23 x h cm 7
This pairs of ronde bowl is a classic piece of Bavarian porcelain produced by the Carl Schumann Porcelain
The central motif is a large floral bouquet in monochrome cobalt blue, featuring a prominent tulip. It features a scalloped edge and a molded relief border of swirling floral or acanthus leaf patterns that give the piece a subtle three-dimensional texture

2 Oval serving platter
cm 21.5 x cm 13
Pair of oval serving platter featuring a scalloped rim and a subtle basketweave (osier) relief molded into the rim's border.
The design features large chrysanthemums or asters, rendered with fine tonal gradients to create depth.

1 Oval serving dish
cm 40.5 x cm 26.5 x h cm 5
This oval porcelain dish, likely an appetizer or relish server, features an oval shape with a distinct scalloped rim. The wide border is decorated with a low-relief embossed lattice or basketweave pattern.

1 Soup tureen
cm 32
cm 26 x h cm 20
This soup tureen features the prestigious "Echt Cobalt" (True Cobalt) Blue Rose pattern.
The centerpiece is a large, detailed cobalt blue rose spray, complemented by smaller floral sprigs scattered across the lid and body.
The piece is finished with high-quality gold gilding along the scalloped rims, the base, and the scrolled branch-style handles.

1 Vessel
cm 22 x cm 14 x h cm 9
The vessel features a low-slung, elongated body with a gently scalloped rim, characteristic of the elegant "Chateau" form.
A sweeping, high-arching handle is integrated into the body, providing both ergonomic functionality and a graceful silhouette.
The exterior of the boat and the border of the plate feature a subtle basketweave relief, adding tactile texture and depth to the translucent white porcelain.
The piece is decorated with delicate blue floral sprays, likely hand-applied or high-quality transfers.


This backstamp featured on all items in the range, belongs to the Carl Schumann Porcelain Factory in Arzberg, Bavaria, and provides a classic example of German mid-century porcelain marking.
Heraldic Shield.
The central element is a rectangular shield featuring a golden rampant lion on an orange field.
This lion is a traditional heraldic symbol of the Bavaria region.
Surmounting the shield is a full regal crown with a cross top, rendered in gold and red.
This signifies the prestigious "Golden Crown" line, often associated with high-quality export wares.
Bavaria: Arched gracefully above the crown in a serif typeface.
The maker's name and city Schumann Arzberg are printed below the shield in a clean, legible font.
This secondary mark Candida Lupini, in a stylized script refers to the specific retailer or importer—likely an Italian boutique—that sold the piece; Candida Tupini
It was a historic and renowned luxury store specialising in porcelain, crystals and silverware based in Rome in Via Condotti ( Spagna Steps ), active for most of the 20th century.
The "56" Handwritten Numerals seen at the bottom is a factory decorator's mark or pattern number, typically applied by hand to track specific production batches or individual artists. This piece has an attribution mark,
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