Art Nouveau Austrian Ernst Wahliss porcelain amphora compote centrepiece lamp
Art Nouveau Austrian Ernst Wahliss porcelain amphora compote centrepiece lamp. This product data sheet is originally written in English. Unique Teplitz amphora figural compote / lamp made in Austria by Ernst Wahliss of a little boy with his pants rolled up, wearing a hat and satchel. This piece has been finely crafted with great detail, as can be seen in the minutiae from the childrens faces on the compote bowl, to the sea shells at the little boys feet. Mounted on a beautiful brass embossed base.
The Ernst Wahliss factory was founded in Trnovany in the Czech Republic in 1863. In 1894 Ernst Wahliss bought the Alfred Stellmacher Imperial and Royal Porcelain Factory, which was founded in 1859. In 1905, Hans and Erich named the company Alexandra Porcelain Works Ernst Wahliss. In 1910 manufacturing turned almost exclusively to the design and production of faience wares.
Made in Austria, bears Ernst Wahliss crown mark used from 1897 to 1906, together with impressed marks 4603, 21 and 5. 37.5 cm overall height. 28 cm tall without bowl. Bowl 27.5 x 18 cm. Signs of restoration only on the boy.
Otherwise piece is in excellent condition. The boy is missing left hand, both legs are glued together, the neck is restored and he is fixed to the tree with glue, edge of hat has one chip and another on the back at the top of the hat. Despite these imperfections, the item as a whole is in good condition and only the boy has repairs to him. This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Decorative Pottery & Glassware\Figurines".
The seller is "popugai" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Origin: Vienna
- Antique: Yes
- Style: Art Nouveau
- Features: Hand Painted
- Production Style: Art Pottery
- Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919
- Color: Multicoloured
- Material: Gilt, Porcelain
- Handmade: Yes
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Austria
- Era: Edwardian (1901-1910)
- Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
- Type: Centrepiece
- Brand: Ernst Wahliss
- Subject: Children