ANTIQUE ROYAL VIENNA STYLE WOMAN PORTRAIT MAROON JEWELED VASE 100% HAND PAINTED

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View ANTIQUE ROYAL VIENNA STYLE WOMAN PORTRAIT MAROON JEWELED VASE 100% HAND PAINTED with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. A stunning and finely executed Royal Vienna style vase that features 100% hand painting and is a strikingly beautiful piece of porcelain. The base color of the vase is a maroon color with a shiny finish to the glaze. 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The vase is artist signed “Wagner” at the right lower edge of the portrait panel but is very difficult to read due to the dark colors.   On the underside of the vase there is a hand-painted red overglaze “beehive” mark.   There are also two illegible words there as well which were hand-painted in red.   One may be the word “Germany” and the other I suspect was the name of the portrait’s subject.   When I looked at this with a loupe, it appears that someone purposely scratched this name off, but I cannot see these scratches without the aid of a loupe. Since the original Royal Vienna factory closed in 1864 dozens of firms produced their own versions of the decorating style originally produced by this factory in what the following book describes as the “post-1864 private enterprise” period.   My source for this information is the book Godden’s Guide To European Porcelain by Geoffrey Godden from Chapter 5 entitled “ Vienna and Vienna-styled Porcelains ”. I want to be clear that this piece is not an original Royal Vienna factory piece but is decorated in a style that is similar to the original Royal Vienna factory as described in the previous paragraph. Many people put great emphasis on the “artist’s signature” or the “mark” on the underside of a piece of porcelain such as this.   However, as experienced collectors of Royal Vienna style porcelain we have come to realize over the years that the marks on the bottom of a piece (such as the “beehive” mark) and the artist signature (like “Wagner”) do not define the piece.   Instead, the style and quality of the decoration and the artistry of the portrait are what really matters.   As reinforcement for our beliefs, according to the beautiful book Hand Painted Porcelain Plates: Nineteenth Century to the Present by Richard Rendall and Elise Abrams “there were no less than sixteen Wagner’s actively painting china in Germany, Austria and Bohemia in the latter part of the nineteenth century” and “Attributions are impossible”. Regardless, a strikingly beautiful, vase with great decoration and in great original condition!   Don’t miss this opportunity to own it. I do my best to describe all items as accurately as possible and to the best of my ability.   Some of my photos may be somewhat lighter or darker than actual to better show detail or color.   However, do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments, or with requests for additional pictures.   I will get back to you as soon as I am able.   I want your transaction with me to be exactly the way I want mine to be when I am the buyer. Please take a moment and visit our eBay store “TNK Antiques”.   You can access our store through a link in any of our eBay listings.   Our store has many unique and interesting items in several different categories from 35 years of our dealing and collecting antiques and collectables. Age and Condition Circa 1900 - 1920. It is in excellent to near mint original condition.   Please look closely at the photos as they are an important part of my description of this item.   There are no chips, flea bites, cracks, hairlines or repairs to the porcelain.   The gold decoration appears to me to be in very near mint condition with just some extremely light signs of age-related wear or use.      I looked the vase over carefully with a blacklight and see no evidence of damage or repairs.   Both handles and the rim of the vase all ring like a bell when I tap them with my ring.   The portrait area is unmarked.   As far as I can see there are no missing turquoise blue “jewels” and I don’t even see any of the tiny gold beads missing. Anything else you may think you see is a reflection in the photos due to the glossy finish on the vase.   Really in extremely fine condition for a100+ year old piece of hand-painted porcelain.   Please keep in mind the photos may be blown up at least 8-10 times normal, so anything you see will look 8-10 times bigger in the photos than it really is. Please note: if you see a dark spot in the photos, it is from my camera and is not a mark on the piece.   It will be either just to the right of center towards the bottom or slightly above center on the right side of the photo. Approximate Dimensions The vase is about 2.25” (5.7 cm) in diameter at the widest point and measures about 3” (7.6 cm) across the handles and sits about 4” (10.2 cm) off the table at the top rim.   Approximate Weight About 3 ounces (85 grams).   SALES TAX Depending on which state you live in eBay may add State Sales Tax on your purchase. PAYMENT, SHIPPING, Insurance & PACKAGING For auctions, if you do not send an instant payment through PayPal, I will send you an invoice within 24 hours of the end of the auction. PayPal is my preferred method for receiving funds and payment is expected within 3 days of the completion of the auction.   I will normally ship within 1-2 business days of receiving payment in my PayPal account. Shipment will be via USPS Priority Mail at no additional shipping cost to buyers in the USA.   A delivery confirmation (provides electronic tracking of the shipment) is included with all domestic shipments paid for through PayPal.   Please take the shipping costs into account when bidding.   If you purchase more than one item, I will do my best to combine shipping costs to save you as much as possible.   If you want your package insured, you must let me know in advance of payment. This item will be professionally packaged for maximum protection in shipping. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS The only form of payment I accept from international buyers is Pay Pal.   No exceptions! International shipments will encounter longer shipping times due to distance and Customs requirements.   The USPS says 6-10 business days, but it can take longer.     International buyers are responsible for all customs fees, duties, import taxes or other related customs or import charges and all our out-of-pocket costs incurred in the shipment of packages internationally. International shipment options will be via USPS First Class Mail (when the item being shipped meets the requirements of that service) or Priority Mail when it does not. DO NOT ask us to show a lesser value on the Customs Forms than the item sold for, or to ship the item purchased item as a gift.   Ebay requires us to report any buyer to them who requests this . RETURN POLICY If for some reason you are unhappy with the item you purchased and would like to return it, please contact me within 14 days to discuss the details.   Refunds will be based on the original selling price of the item only and less any fees charged by eBay.   Buyers to pay all shipping costs both ways unless I substantially misrepresented the item or its condition.   Items must be returned within 30 days of you receiving it and in the same condition as originally shipped. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Decorative Collectibles › Vases.

Style

Vienna

Primary Material

Ceramic

Type

Vase

Features

Hand Painted

Time Period Manufactured

1900-1919