Description
Featuring Classical Scenes
From our Ceramics collection, we are pleased to offer this Vienna Porcelain Vase. The Vienna Vase of classic Roman shape with flared rim and pinched neck having scrolling shoulders and tapered body stood upon a circular base. The Vienna Vase is decorated with two classical scenes, 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 of the vase the classic Vienna beehive mark features near the centre. The Vienna Vase dates to the late 19th century circa 1880.Â
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 general surface wear consistent with age
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