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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Ceramic Bust "Daphne" by Ernst Whaliss
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Ceramic Bust "Daphne" by Ernst Whaliss

19th century
Description

A beautiful late 19th Century ceramic Art Nouveau bust in muted vellum tones with gilded highlights modelled as an attractive Art Nouveau maiden wearing a floral headdress with excellent colour and detail, stamped to the underside.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Height: 19 cm

Width: 11 cm

Depth: 7 cm

Condition: Good condition with minor signs of wear to surface

Circa: 1890

Materials: Earthenware

SKU: 9221

ABOUT

Ernst Wahliss (Austrian, 1837 ~ 1900) During the late 1880s, Ernst Wahliss had established himself as Vienna's leading retailer for porcelain. In 1863 he opened a shop in Vienna, expanding in 1879 and opening a branch in London. In 1894, he acquired the factory of Alfred Stellmacher in Turn-Teplitz, Bohemia, and began to produce decorative ceramics under the name 'Ernst Wahliss Kunst-, Porzellan und Fayence-Fabrik'. The business was taken over by his sons Erich & Hans. By 1910 the factory at Turn-Teplitz had some 500 employees. The business eventually closed in 1930.

Art Nouveau

Art Nouveau was a movement that swept through the decorative arts and architecture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Generating enthusiasts throughout Europe and beyond, the movement issued in a wide variety of styles, and, consequently, it is known by various names, such as the Glasgow Style, or, in the German-speaking world, Jugendstil. Art Nouveau was aimed at modernizing design, seeking to escape the eclectic historical styles that had previously been popular. Artists drew inspiration from both organic and geometric forms, evolving elegant designs that united flowing, natural forms with more angular contours. The movement was committed to abolishing the traditional hierarchy of the arts, which viewed so-called liberal arts, such as painting and sculpture, as superior to craft-based decorative arts, and ultimately it had far more influence on the latter. The style went out of fashion after it gave way to Art Deco in the 1920s, but it experienced a popular revival in the 1960s, and it is now seen as an important predecessor of Modernism.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Hickmet Fine Arts has dated this Art Nouveau Ceramic Bust to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1086517
Dealers Internal Reference
9221
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Description
A beautiful late 19th Century ceramic Art Nouveau bust in muted vellum tones with gilded highlights modelled as an attractive Art Nouveau maiden wearing a floral headdress with excellent colour and detail, stamped to the underside.
fig 1. A late nineteenth-century Art Nouveau ceramic bust depicting a blonde maiden with leaf hair ornaments and draped rust-red clothing.
fig 1. Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Ceramic Bust "Daphne" by Ernst Whaliss

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Height: 19 cm

Width: 11 cm

Depth: 7 cm

Condition: Good condition with minor signs of wear to surface

fig 2. A late nineteenth-century Art Nouveau ceramic bust depicting a blonde maiden with leaf hair ornaments and draped rust-red clothing.
fig 2. Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Ceramic Bust "Daphne" by Ernst Whaliss

Circa: 1890

Materials: Earthenware

SKU: 9221

ABOUT

“
Ernst Wahliss (Austrian, 1837 ~ 1900) During the late 1880s, Ernst Wahliss had established himself as Vienna's leading retailer for porcelain.
Hickmet Fine Arts

In 1863 he opened a shop in Vienna, expanding in 1879 and opening a branch in London. In 1894, he acquired the factory of Alfred Stellmacher in Turn-Teplitz, Bohemia, and began to produce decorative ceramics under the name 'Ernst Wahliss Kunst-, Porzellan und Fayence-Fabrik'. The business was taken over by his sons Erich & Hans. By 1910 the factory at Turn-Teplitz had some 500 employees. The business eventually closed in 1930.

fig 3. A late nineteenth-century Art Nouveau ceramic bust depicting a blonde maiden with leaf hair ornaments and draped rust-red clothing.
fig 3. Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Ceramic Bust "Daphne" by Ernst Whaliss

Art Nouveau

Art Nouveau was a movement that swept through the decorative arts and architecture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Generating enthusiasts throughout Europe and beyond, the movement issued in a wide variety of styles, and, consequently, it is known by various names, such as the Glasgow Style, or, in the German-speaking world, Jugendstil. Art Nouveau was aimed at modernizing design, seeking to escape the eclectic historical styles that had previously been popular. Artists drew inspiration from both organic and geometric forms, evolving elegant designs that united flowing, natural forms with more angular contours. The movement was committed to abolishing the traditional hierarchy of the arts, which viewed so-called liberal arts, such as painting and sculpture, as superior to craft-based decorative arts, and ultimately it had far more influence on the latter. The style went out of fashion after it gave way to Art Deco in the 1920s, but it experienced a popular revival in the 1960s, and it is now seen as an important predecessor of Modernism.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Hickmet Fine Arts has dated this Art Nouveau Ceramic Bust to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1086517
Dealers Internal Ref
9221
Hickmet Fine Arts
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Established in 1936, hickmet fine arts is an international family run antiques business

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Archive I A late nineteenth-century Art Nouveau ceramic bust depicting a blonde maiden with leaf hair ornaments and draped rust-red clothing.

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Ceramic Bust "Daphne" by Ernst Whaliss

Archive II A late nineteenth-century Art Nouveau ceramic bust depicting a blonde maiden with leaf hair ornaments and draped rust-red clothing. View II
Archive III A late nineteenth-century Art Nouveau ceramic bust depicting a blonde maiden with leaf hair ornaments and draped rust-red clothing. View III
Archive IV A late nineteenth-century Art Nouveau ceramic bust depicting a blonde maiden with leaf hair ornaments and draped rust-red clothing. View IV
Archive V A late nineteenth-century Art Nouveau ceramic bust depicting a blonde maiden with leaf hair ornaments and draped rust-red clothing. View V
Archive VI A late nineteenth-century Art Nouveau ceramic bust depicting a blonde maiden with leaf hair ornaments and draped rust-red clothing. View VI
Archive VII A late nineteenth-century Art Nouveau ceramic bust depicting a blonde maiden with leaf hair ornaments and draped rust-red clothing. View VII
Archive VIII A late nineteenth-century Art Nouveau ceramic bust depicting a blonde maiden with leaf hair ornaments and draped rust-red clothing. View VIII
Archive IX A late nineteenth-century Art Nouveau ceramic bust depicting a blonde maiden with leaf hair ornaments and draped rust-red clothing. View IX
Archive X A late nineteenth-century Art Nouveau ceramic bust depicting a blonde maiden with leaf hair ornaments and draped rust-red clothing. View X
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A late nineteenth-century Art Nouveau ceramic bust depicting a blonde maiden with leaf hair ornaments and draped rust-red clothing.
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Ceramic Bust "Daphne" by Ernst Whaliss
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FAQs

Art Nouveau ceramic sculpture emerged during the late nineteenth century, characterized by organic lines, naturalistic forms, and allegorical subjects inspired by nature. Stylised female figures with flowing hair and botanical ornaments were central motifs of the movement.

These pieces were typically cast in earthenware, terracotta, or porcelain before being fired and hand-painted. Gilding, cold-painting, and tinted glazes were applied to add subtle texture, depth, and tonal contrast.

Authentic period pieces feature impressed maker marks, shape numbers, or manufacturer stamps on the base, such as those from prominent Bohemian or Austrian potteries. Surface patination, minor wear to hand-applied gilding, and fine hand-moulded detail also indicate original craftsmanship.

Position the bust on a mantelpiece, sideboard top, or inside a glass-fronted cabinet to create an intriguing focal point. Pairing historical figurative ceramics with contemporary artwork or minimalist furnishings provides a balanced, curated aesthetic.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or an artist paintbrush to clean delicate crevices. Avoid immersion in water or using abrasive liquid cleaners, which can erode delicate surface glazes and cold-painted gilding.
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