Description
Fine ‘Vienna’ Austria porcelain vase. The vase of classic Roman shape with flared rim and pinched neck with scrolling shoulders and tapered body stood upon a circular base. Two classical scenes feature, one on each side with Roman soldiers and classically dressed figures in white robes. Each scene surrounded by scrolling gilt decoration with Greek key and opposing griffins. To the underside the classic Vienna beehive mark features near the centre. The vase dating to the late 19th century circa 1880.
Notes | Vienna porcelain, is a porcelain manufacturer in Alsergrund in Vienna, Austria. It was founded in 1718 and continued production until 1864. The firm was Europe’s second-oldest porcelain factory after Meissen, and for 25 years the two remained the only European producers. Initially Vienna porcelain was founded by Claude du Paquier and owned privately. Paquier was an official of the Viennese Imperial court. In 1744 it was rescued from financial difficulties when it was bought by the Empress Maria Theresa, and thereafter remained an asset of Empress Theresa.
The wares from the earlier, private period before 1744 are the most sought-after today and demand the highest value due to the fact they were produced in lower numbers, they often are referred to as Du Paquier porcelain. The other high point, and, perhaps the factory’s most glamorous period was from 1784 to 1805 when a variety of innovative wares in Neoclassical styles were produced.
Measurements | 22cm High x 17.5cm Wide x 13cm Deep (8.6 x 6.9 x 5.1 Inches)
Condition | Very Good, minor surface blemishes with some gilt wear in places. Very light scratching to one scene (see photos)
