RARE 11 Antique VASE ERNST WAHLISS PERGAMON LUSTRE GREEN ART NOUVEAU Black Mark

  

Large antique Iconic GOURD SHAPED VASE 11.25" (28.5cm) Lustre enamelled "Pergamon, Ernst Wahliss, Turn-Vienna, c. This RARE and BEAUTIFUL 11.25 antique vase by Ernst Wahliss Turn-Vienna Austria is a stunning piece of art nouveau pottery.. Definitely one for the connoisseurs of art from this period. The vase features a lustre glaze with hand-painted abstract foliage in green, gold, and black.

The intricate pergamon pattern adds to the unique charm of the vase, making it a perfect addition to any collection. The stylized flowers and leaves are filled with lines that take the outer shape and emphasise the scrolling and fluid style of the art nouveau period. Green background with black leaf shapes and a snaking gold with brown spotting pattern is mesmerising. This vase comes to life in stronger sun light positions or with incandescent light. This is highlighted even more with the undulating of the soft double-gourd curvaceous shape making the light bounce in and out. It makes a spectacular centrepiece or stand alone decorative piece. Crafted in the early 20th century, this vase is a true antique and has been signed by the artist. The backstamp is printed and painted, and the item width is 7.

This vase is perfect for displaying possibly autumn coloured foliage. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this rare and exquisite piece of art pottery. Antique VASE porcelain faience; lustre glaze with stylised floral motifs; glaze partly mottled and in relief; gilt opening rim; marked on the underside: black stamped company signet Ernst Wahliss Turn Vienna and a little lower "MADE IN AUSTRIA", then dark blue hand painted numbers 5660/2418 "29" "PERGAMON" "L". MEASUREMENTS: Height 11.25" X width 7" x waist 3.5" x lip 3.5" x base 5.

CONDITION: Excellent with no chips, scratches or crazing. Ernst Wahliss was an Austrian ceramicist who created ornate porcelain and earthenware vessels for European elites. Also known for his small-scale sculptures, the artist often depicted Baroque-era women dressed in opulent clothing.

Born on March 1, 1837 in Oschatz in the Kingdom of Saxony, Wahliss began his pottery career as the traveling salesman for a porcelain factory at age 30. He later left to found his own ceramics company, and soon began exporting porcelain goods across Europe. To meet the high demand for his pottery and sculptures, the artist opened his own department store, Wahliss, in Vienna's city center.

Near the end of his career, he abandoned his design work to move to the rural town of Velden, where he opened a luxury hotel. Wahliss died on July 18, 1900 in Vienna, Austria. His works can be found in the collections of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences in Sydney, the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh, and the Museum of New Zealand in Wellington, among others. If you need further information please do not hesitate to message me.. I try to describe all the items as accurately and as honestly as possible, and I always include photos or scans of the actual items. Anything major such as cracks chips or major loss of gilding etc will be pointed out in the description and shown on the photos. If you are still unsure as to the condition etc.

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