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SUSI SINGER WIENER WERKSTATTE CERAMICS FIGURE
Susi Singer figural ceramic group of a pair of lovers walking under an umbrella. Made in Austria, 1920's. <P><P>
8 1/2 inches high. <P><P>
Susi Singer,who studied at the Wiener Werkstatte in Vienna, 1920's (and later moved to California) and produced exquisite ceramics with bright glazes.
Fanciful couple walking in the wind and rain. THe gentleman strides forward, an eager expression on his highly amusing face. THe woman, so very cute and demure, with her shawl wrapped around, yet falling provocatively off her shoulders. The back is perhaps even more interesteing than the front of the group: the man stretches one arm around the woman's waist to hold and support her. THe wind whips her shawl and the handpainted pattern is much clearer here than in the front. <P><P>
Signed Susi Singer underneath.<P><P>
Condition issues: glaze loss in a few places, notably the front of her shawl. The handle of the umbrella definately looks like a replacement.
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RSTK TEPLITZ AMPHORA VASE W MAIDEN HEAD ENAME
Antique vase made in Teplitz by the RSTK Amphora company, last decade of the 19th century. <P><P>
Measures 5 1/2 inches high. <P><P>
Wide bulbous body with slender neck flaring out at the rim. Ground is an earthy tone with pink/red/orange and shades of blue glaze. The front has a
handpainted portrait of an Art Nouveau woman 's head in profile - hair whiplashing about in typical Art Nouveau style. She is surrounded by a continuous
frieze of flowers - small white blossoms, large anemones and frilly foliage. Dark cobalt blue glaze in contrast to the rich white enamelling and generous
gold highlights and outlines. Gilding so thick that it takes the form of 'jewels' in many places. Beautiful, fine detail to flowers. <P><P>
Marked underneath with impressed 12 and 430. A burnt-red factory mark is partly worn, but legible enough to be clearly identified as the first mark used by
the RSTK factory between 1893 and 1903. <P><P>
Very good condition. No chips/cracks/restoration.
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3440
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ANTIQUE 18 CENTURY VIENNA PORCELAIN SAUCEBOAT
Antique double-handled porcelain sauceboat. Made Vienna, Austria by Wiener Porzellanmanufaktur, between 1770-1810. <P><P>
Measures 8 3/4 inches long; Slightly under 3 1/2 inches high. <P><P>
Elongated, wavy form with a pair of ornate, scrolling handles, standing on a low oval base. Raised modelled linen folds. Moulded exotic foliage painted green on either side, under a slightly pointed spout. <P>
White glaze decorated by painted puce flowers and green foliage. One larger central rose surrounded by sprigs of smaller flowers. <P><P>
Underglaze blue beehive mark and puce 33.A <P><P>
Condition is very good with no chips/cracks/damage/restoration of any sort.
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WIENER KERAMIK WIENER WERKSTATTE MICHAEL POWO
Figural lamp Michael Powolny made by Wiener Keramik and sold by Wiener Werkstatte, Vienna, Austria first decade of 20th century. <P>
Figure stands just under 8 inches high. <P>
Very rare black and white figural lamp. Stands on oval base with black beaded border. Putto leans one arm on a cornucopia overflowing with flowers. The other
arm holds up a torch, on top of which the lamp fittings are placed. Relief modelled roses and other flowers cascade from her hair. <P>
Black and white were supposedly more rare than coloured examples of these Wiener Werkstatte / Keramik figures. <P>
Impressed marks underneath show the WienerKeramik and Austria marks as well as various numerals, presumably model numbers. There is an indentation and tunnel
under the base made to accommodate an electric cord. There is a kiln crack in this tunnel, as can be clearly seen magnified in the 'photos. It cannot be seen
unless you turn the figure upside down and look underneath. <P>
There is crazing to the glaze, but no chips/cracks. While clearly made to be a lamp, we do not know whether the current lamp fittings are original -
possibly something on the top of the figure's torch has been changed as the metal does not look original. <P>
Note: The Wiener Werkstatte did not manufacture its own ceramics. It used mainly the Wiener Keramik, which had been established in 1906 by Wiener Werkstatte
members Michael Powolny and Bertold Loffler.
Note: We had an email stating that the factory that made this piece was
Wiener Kunstkeramische Werkstdtte.Another emailer says Michael Powolny made by the Wiener Kunstkeramische Werkstadte. Thank you all.
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VINTAGE CANARY YELLOW PORCELAIN VASE W SILVER
Bright, canary yellow fine porcelain with all around pattern of overlaid sterling silver. Made in Germany, in Baden-Wurttemberg, in the town of Pluderhausen. <P>
Measures a little over 3 inches high.
Beautifully elegant baluster shape, narrow on the bottom and widening towards the shoulders. The neck and bottom are entirely encircled by silver. The wonderful bright yellow ground, rarest of all colours in porcelain, has a floral and foliate silver decoration overlaid on most of the surface. It winds and curves with the fullness and curves of the vase and is repeated both front and back. <br>
Just below the neck, also in silver overlay is the silver standard which is an amazing 1000/1000 - absolutely pure silver, which is very rarely found.<br>
The factory mark is underneath. It looks like a black triangle with M over P seperated by a large S. Around this is written:SILBERPORZELLAN MANUFAKTUR VETHL PLUDERHAUSER. There are also various numerals within the black triangle and handwritten A6/8-79 in iron red underglaze. <br>
Condition is very good. We have not cleaned the vase/silver, but it is all in good condition, with no chips/cracks/damage of any sort.
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SIGNED HP CUP SAUCER NAPOLEON ARMY MEISSONIER
Antique Cup and saucer with signed handpainted scene of Napoleon and his army after the painting by Ernest Meissonier (1815 - 1891), The Campagne de France, 1814. Artist signature J Missant. Believed to be done in the studio of A LAMM, Dresden , one of the greatest porcelain houses in Europe during the 19th century.<br><br>
Saucer measures a little under 5 3/4 inches in diameter and curls up to a height of 3/4inch; cup is just under 2 inches high. <br>
Deep green ground, decorated in heavy gilding with foliage, shells and raised jewels. The cup has a large, rectangular reserve opposite the handle. It is surrounded by a gold border with raised gilded 'jewels'. Within the reserve is a handpainted scene, taken from the very famous painting by Ernest Meissonier, depicting Napoleon and his army, on horseback. It is artist signed on the lower right, J Missant. <P>
Both cup and saucer are marked underneath with two marks: a pair of blue crossed arrows and a dark rose. The latter mark was used by A Lamm, Dresden, who were famous for their superior and beautiful decorating (painting and gilding), on porcelain, often done on blanks from other factories. They also used a mark similar to the Meissen crossed swords at one time. <br>
Condition: both cup and saucer are in very good condition, with no damage of any sort and no restorations.
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3271
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ROYAL VIENNA SIGNED CUP AND SAUCER CHILDREN C
Royal Vienna artist signed handpainted, gilded cup and saucer with a continuous frieze of children / youths courting, playing music and flirting in 18th century style. Made in Dresden, Germany, 19th century. <br>
Saucer is a tad under 5 inches in diameter. Cup is 2 5/8inches high. <br>
Stunning cup in very rich gold with forest green near the bottom. Swan handle with elegant and sinuous curve. Only the bottom shows the dark green ground, and this too is decorated with the richest, most beautiful gilding. Even the inside of the cup is gold. The circumference of the outside of the cup has a ring of youths / children in various romantic pursuits, all beautifully shown in pastel colours. Between and around them are raised gold flowers. The saucer with matching green ground has a delicate, lacy pattern in the center and a pattern of gold spriggs of flowers over the rest of the surface. <P>
The cup is artist signed ULLMER. Underneath in black script appears to be JANZ and a blue underglaze beehive mark. The saucer also has the blue beehive mark. <br>
Condition of cup is excellent - no chips/cracks/losses of any sort. The saucer is a little rubbed, but no chips/cracks/damage.
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ROYAL VIENNA RETICULATED PORTRAIT PLATE MARIE
Royal Vienna reticulated openwork, cobalt blue and gilded portrait plate, depicting Marie Antoinette. Made in AUstria, 19th century.
Measures 9 1/2 inches accross.
Scalloped, wavy border, with gold rim. Immitation enamelled white jewels on a cobalt blue ground follow the line of the border. WIthin, the sloping side is pierced with elongated arches, rimmed and highlighted in gold. The entire border and outside of the bowl is cobalt blue with rich gilded decoration, featuring panels with swans, foliage and scrolls. The bowl has a square reserve with a very rich, engraved gold border within which is a handpainted portrait of Marie Antoinette, the high, grey wig/hair unmistakeable under a lilac bonnet and yellow checkered scarf. Very finely painted features. <br>
The plate has the Vienna Beehive mark in blue underglaze and partially hidden by the tape holding the plate to the frame, in script is the name of Marie Antoinette. <br>
The plate is mounted on a frame with light green velvet background. The frame itself with raised and carved fruit and flowers in a soft gold - highly attractive and elegant. <br>
Condition: very good. No chips/cracks/damage/restoration of any sort.
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2971
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DRESDEN MEISSEN PR WALL SCONCES SHELF BRACKET
Pair of antique porcelain wall shelves / brackets, circa 1850-80 and probably German. Meissen / Dresden style and quality.
Measure 6inches high.
Each modelled as a nude, bearded man, mythological figure such as Atlas, supporting the world, in this case, a small shelf. A green scale and gold dragon tail scrolls around the sides, from which a dog head peeps. Pink and green wings on the sides.
Quality of the porcelain is very fine and torso and head of man beautifully done. Superb details of face and body. Flower painting, gilding and scale as often used in 18th century Meissen.
A hole was drilled in the bottom of each shelf, so any mark that might have been there is now missing. Loops for hanging have been attached by plaster on the backs of the shelves.
No chips/cracks/restorations.
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HEREND PORCELAIN HANDPAINTED COMPOTE CENTERPI
Herend porcelain centerpiece / compote, made in Hungary 20th century.
Measures 6 1/4inches high.
Inverted bowl shaped base, gilded knopf and gilded rims to upper scalloped and lower wavy rims.
Margins in moulded basketweave and gently swirling folds emanate from the start of the slopes.
Surface is handpainted with sprigs of colourful flowers and foliage and a large floral group decorates the center.
Underneath is the Herend blue shield mark, various numbers and initials (probably those of the artist) S.G.
Condition is excellent - no chips/cracks/losses/wear of any sort.
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ROYAL VIENNA SIGNED GILDED CABINET PORTRAIT V
Outstanding Royal Vienna cabinet vase with artist signed miniature portrait of Hebe, Greek goddess of youth, daughter of Zeus and Hera. Made late 19th century.
Measures just under 4inches high.
Green base is largely covered with moulded and raised gilding Raised flowers, a fine and delicate gold curtain and gilded jewels. Exquisite workmanship.
The neck flares to form a floriform, naturalistic rim, also richly gilded with a delicate pattern on the inside. A heart-shaped reserve on the front has a handpainted portrait of the young and beautiful Greek goddes Hebe. The artist's signature is on the right, PRELL.
Underneath the vase has the blue underglaze mark for Royal Vienna, the name Hebe in black script and Germany.
COndition is MINT. No damage of any sort.
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GERMAN PORCELAIN PERFUME LAMP PR GEISHA FIGUR
Pair of antique porcelain figural perfume lamps in the form of Japanese Geishas. Made Germany, early 20th century.
Each is a little over 9 inches tall.
Japanese Geisha lady sits on a turquoise cushion base, holding a yellow bowl, in which the perfume would be placed. She wears a rich orange and white kimono and has a yellow ridged hairpiece in her elaborately styled and moulded hair. Beautiful facial features and porcelain of Meissen quality with finely painted eyes, brows, mouth and gently peachy cheeks - painting of Meissen quality.
There is accommodation at the back for wiring as well as a bolt for the same.
Engraved marks Germany 3460 and one is stamped in red Made in Germany.
Condition is excellent. No damage of any sort to be found.
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BUTTERFLY LADY GOEBEL ART DECO FIGURINE LAMP
Art Deco figurine of a woman dressed as a butterfly. Lamp base. Made by the W. Goebel factory, Rodental, Bavaria, Germany 1923-49.
approximately 12 inches tall.
Round base with original facility for passing an electric cord and supporting a lamp.
Finest porcelain depicting a young woman, bobbed hair with a masquerade crown on her head. Arms outstretched to show the fantastic butterfly costume. Her body in purples, pinks and blues, the wings in yellow, green, red with circles and peacock eye decoraton. The back as outstanding as the front.
Marked underneath with incised Goebel mark for 1923-49 as well as blue underglaze mark and E.F. 168 and DEP.
Condition is excellent but for some glaze loss on her left index finger and glaze hairlines on the base - shown clearly in the 'photos.
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TEPLITZ ALFRED STELLMACHER AMPHORA BUST FIGUR
Exceptional sculpted model figure bust of a young woman by Alfred Stellmacher (later RStK ) made Teplitz Austria between 1884-94.
14inches high.
Cream tone colours with surface textureof the skin being amazingly life-like. A young girl in Victorian dress with huge bow in her hair on a naturalistic pedestal base, with applied flowers
and berries in immitation of a tree trunk.
The modelling is exceptional - hands and face are amazingly realistic and the expression and character shown in the face are quite superior to even the best quality busts normally seen.
She wears a very finely detailed dress.
Marked underneath with the violet stamp (partly erased) AS-1, used by Alfred Stellmacher from 1884-1894.
MINT condition. No chips/cracks/damage/losses/restoration of any sort.
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PLAUE 19TH CENTURY CHERUB ANGEL CANDLESTICKS
Pair of Art Nouveau candlesticks in the form of angles / winged cherubs with applied flowers, made by the Plaue factory owned by Schierholz, in Plaue Thuringia, late 19th century.
(the factory operated 1880-1906). Meissen quality.
Measure 6 3/4inches high.
Each candlestick stands on an ornate swirling tripod base, richly adorned with applied flowers in pink and blue with green stems. Richly highlighted in gold. A beautifully modelled angelic
face with blond curls and puce wings supports a flowerform drip pan, and acanthus moulded candlestick, again with rich gilding.
Each stick is marked with a double crossed line, somewhat in immiatation of the Meissen mark. One stick also has an impressed number 42.
Condition is excellent. Blacklight shows no restorations. One or two missing petals - absolutely negligible and difficult to find are the only faults we could find.
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