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"Warrior Princess" Figurine by Ernst Wahliss
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"Warrior Princess" Figurine by Ernst Wahliss

19th century
Sold 30 March 2025 · Gillers Antiques Ltd
This “"Warrior Princess" Figurine by Ernst Wahliss” found a buyer.

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Description

This is an exceptionally rare antique statuette of a woman, seen holding jugs in her hands and sporting a dagger on her belt. The colors utilized by the artist are typical of sculptures from the Bohemian school during the Art Nouveau period.

Ernst Wahliss, by the end of the 1880s, had emerged as Vienna's leading porcelain and ceramics merchant. Since 1863, he had managed a successful ceramic shop in Vienna. This venture's immense international success allowed him to establish stores in major European cities like London and Paris, and to supply high-quality ceramics to numerous royal families across Europe.

The sculpture hails from the late 19th century, with its trade mark on the base used between 1897 and 1906.

The figurine is in excellent condition, save for a tiny chip on the thumbnail of the right hand, which holds the basket. However, this chip is barely noticeable. The right hand's brush needs cleaning to remove the grey patina. Otherwise, the paint and gilding remain in fantastic condition.

Height: 41 cm

Weight: 1787 g

Pattern: 4327

This item will be dispatched with full tracking and insurance. Please note that the postage cost includes labor, packaging, and postage fees.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Ceramic Warrior Princess Figurine to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
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SA1000865
Description
This is an exceptionally rare antique statuette of a woman, seen holding jugs in her hands and sporting a dagger on her belt.
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The colors utilized by the artist are typical of sculptures from the Bohemian school during the Art Nouveau period.
Gillers Antiques Ltd
fig 1. An antique ceramic figurine depicting a female warrior holding a small vessel and basket, standing on a rocky base.
fig 1. "Warrior Princess" Figurine by Ernst Wahliss

Ernst Wahliss, by the end of the 1880s, had emerged as Vienna's leading porcelain and ceramics merchant. Since 1863, he had managed a successful ceramic shop in Vienna. This venture's immense international success allowed him to establish stores in major European cities like London and Paris, and to supply high-quality ceramics to numerous royal families across Europe.

fig 2. An antique ceramic figurine depicting a female warrior holding a small vessel and basket, standing on a rocky base.
fig 2. "Warrior Princess" Figurine by Ernst Wahliss

The sculpture hails from the late 19th century, with its trade mark on the base used between 1897 and 1906.

The figurine is in excellent condition, save for a tiny chip on the thumbnail of the right hand, which holds the basket. However, this chip is barely noticeable. The right hand's brush needs cleaning to remove the grey patina. Otherwise, the paint and gilding remain in fantastic condition.

Height: 41 cm

Weight: 1787 g

Pattern: 4327

This item will be dispatched with full tracking and insurance. Please note that the postage cost includes labor, packaging, and postage fees.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Ceramic Warrior Princess Figurine to the 19th Century.

Height
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1000865
Gillers Antiques Ltd
Gillers Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2023
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Buntingford
Hertfordshire
SG9 0PY
United Kingdom
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Location: Buckland House, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 0PY, United Kingdom
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An antique ceramic figurine depicting a female warrior holding a small vessel and basket, standing on a rocky base.
"Warrior Princess" Figurine by Ernst Wahliss
Ref: SA1000865
An antique ceramic figurine depicting a female warrior holding a small vessel and basket, standing on a rocky base.
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  • ObjectFigurines & Statues
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialTerracotta, Ceramic
  • ColourBeige, Brown
  • MotifsFigurative sculpture, Historical costume, Rockwork base, Hand-painted details
  • SizeH 41 cm (16 in)

Art Nouveau ceramics emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterised by fluid organic lines, mythological themes, and fine craftsmanship produced by prominent European manufactories.

These pieces were typically crafted from terracotta, earthenware, or soft-paste porcelain, often finished with hand-painted polychrome glazes, gilt highlights, and intricate moulded details.

Authenticity is verified by examining maker marks, impressed serial numbers, crazing in the glaze, surface wear patterns, and the distinct weight and texture of the ceramic body.

Position the piece as a focal point on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side cabinet where its sculptural form and historical character can be appreciated against a neutral backdrop.

Dust gently with a soft, dry brush, avoid exposure to direct sunlight and high humidity, and never use chemical cleaning agents or submerge the piece in water.
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