Gorgeous Antique Austrian Majolica Art Nouveau Double Handled Teal & Burgundy Vase

Porcelain : Antique : Majolica : Austrian

 

What a gorgeous vase this is! A large pink and green magnolia flower (I think!) flares across the front of this vase, beautiful on its deep teal background. The glazing is superb in shades of deep burgundy, buff, pale green, soft brown, and the palest of pink. This is not marked, save with the impressed number 5679 and the number 95, but I am confident that it was made by Robert Hanke of Ladowitz, Austria. His pottery operated from 1882 to 1903. Several things lead me to think this is his work: it is more delicately potted than other Austrian makers and the coloration is typical of Hanke. In addition, I’ve had pieces in this pattern that were marked. Similar pieces can be seen on page 134 and 135 of D. Michael Murray’s book, European Majolica. I have included a photo of these pages below for those who don’t have access to this work. This measures 8” tall and approximately 4 ½” in diameter at its widest point. It is in excellent condition with its only issue being a small chip at the rim. See the photos below for details. Shipping weight: 2 lb. 14 oz. (Location: C2)

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Item ID: RL070809