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Pair of large lidded Royal Vienna porcelain vases

Creator: Royal Vienna Porcelain
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Pair of large lidded Royal Vienna porcelain vases
Austrian, 19th Century
Height 61cm, width 42cm, depth 19cm

This exceptional pair of vases combine an intriguing form with superb painted decoration.

Of baluster form with an unusually oval stature, the two vases are identical save for the figurative panels on the body and base. A deep navy ground covers the entire composition – the trademark colour of the Royal Vienna manufactory. Gilt decoration can be seen throughout, with both foliate scrollwork and geometric designs. Further gilt-work can be seen on the lid and handles: the lid is surmounted by a golden finial, and the upright scroll handles are also gilded. The handles and finial are also decorated with painted, black linear decoration, which is highly unusual.

Painted panels adorn both the front and back of each vase, as well as the oval plinths on which the vases are raised. The panels on the main body are of significant historical events, and German inscriptions on the underside of the vases label the panels as depicting Henry IV in Paris, Cromwell and Charles V with an alchemist, and Charles V liberating the Christians in Tunis. The semi-circular panels on the base are also figurative, and depict the Arts.

The undersides are marked with the blue ‘beehive’ marks of the Royal Vienna Porcelain Manufactory.

These two vases undoubtedly showcase the superb quality of porcelainware that the Royal Vienna manufactory is renowned for.

Artist/Maker: Royal Vienna Porcelain Manufactory

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Austria
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Porcelain.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	17244
Incollect Reference #:	719973

Dimensions

W.	16.54 in;	H.	24.02 in;	D.	7.48 in;
W.	42 cm;	H.	61 cm;	D.	19 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.