Antique Pair 2ft6" 76cm Royal Vienna Porcelain Vases on Stands 19th C

This is a wonderful large pair of antique Royal Vienna Austrian double handled porcelain vases on stands bearing the signature of the artist, and dating from the second half of the 19th Century.

Each with superb quality hand painted mythological scenes on burgundy red ground with gilded foliate leaf and beaded decoration. They each bear the Royal Vienna beehive mark to the underside.

Both vases enamelled after Angelica Kaufmann, one with the title 'Amors Zeitvertreib' Sei wied gut, ( Cupid's pastime. Be good again ), the other "Cupido u Cephisa". Solt ich, ( Cupid and Cephisa. Should I ).

Beautifully made in porcelain and hand enamelled with superb gilded decoration there is no mistaking the unique quality and design, which is sure to make this pair a treasured piece for any discerning collector.

Condition:

In excellent condition, with no damage or repairs, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 76 cm x Width 27 cm x Depth 27 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 11 inches x Depth 11 inches

Royal Vienna is the generic name given to items made in a particular decorative style reminiscent of Renaissance paintings and sculptures. Strong elements of Greek Classicism are almost always present and the colour palette seems to be dominated by soft hues and romantic vibrancy. Gilding and elaborate border designs, and sometimes even Ormolu or Metal Mounts, were frequent decorative details that enhanced the superb painting and colours on Royal Vienna antiques. Almost all Royal Vienna porcelain was meant primarily for display and adoration, with the notable exception of some super-fine chinaware, that most likely is used quite rarely and on very auspicious occasions.

Royal Vienna appears mostly in the form of Porcelain such as Portrait plates, Urns &Vases, and elegant Chinaware. Most bear a likeness of what is widely referred to in English-speaking countries as the beehive mark, which is actually an upside-down representation of the original bindenschild or Royal Shield found in the centre of the Royal Crest of the Hapsburg [or Habsburg] Royal Family of 18thC Vienna, Austria.

Our reference: A3640