Beautiful Austrian (Viennese) Antique (Late 19thc) Porcelain/bronze Lidded Urn

19th century

Sold by Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Description

Grand Austrian (Viennese) antique (late 19thC) hand-painted porcelain lidded urn with gilt bronze fittings. The imposing urn is profusely decorated with mythological figures of beasts and gods on the body, lid and base, accompanied by intricate, colourful acanthus patterns, extending to the underside of the lid and base. The urn’s ears are in the form of the Greek god, Pan, adorned in engraved and gilded bronze, the edges intricately decorated with pleats and garlands, making this a rare and truly exquisite piece. Ca. 37cm high x 17cm diameter (widest part), weight 1.55kg.

Excellent condition for age with some signs of wear. No damage or repairs.

The urn was made in Vienna (Austria) in the late 19th century, probably at the famous Royal Vienna kiln, the official supplier to the Habsburg Imperial Household and the Empress Maria Theresa. Interest in 16th-17th century (Renaissance to Baroque) art grew in the late 19th century, resulting in the emergence of a large number of magnificent enamel-decorated works. Royal Vienna or Vienna porcelain is characterised by its exquisite quality, often featuring hand-painted scenes of classical mythology, portraits, or romantic subjects, surrounded by intricate gilded decoration.

Physical Dimensions

Height

37cm (14.57")

Width

17cm (6.69")

Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1161800

Dealers Internal Reference

AD710

Description

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The urn’s ears are in the form of the Greek god, Pan, adorned in engraved and gilded bronze, the edges intricately decorated with pleats and garlands, making this a rare and truly exquisite piece.

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Ca. 37cm high x 17cm diameter (widest part), weight 1.55kg.

fig 1. Beautiful Austrian (Viennese) Antique (late 19thC) Porcelain/Bronze Lidded Urn — fig 1. Beautiful Austrian (Viennese) Antique (Late 19thc) Porcelain/bronze Lidded Urn

Excellent condition for age with some signs of wear. No damage or repairs.

The urn was made in Vienna (Austria) in the late 19th century, probably at the famous Royal Vienna kiln, the official supplier to the Habsburg Imperial Household and the Empress Maria Theresa. Interest in 16th-17th century (Renaissance to Baroque) art grew in the late 19th century, resulting in the emergence of a large number of magnificent enamel-decorated works. Royal Vienna or Vienna porcelain is characterised by its exquisite quality, often featuring hand-painted scenes of classical mythology, portraits, or romantic subjects, surrounded by intricate gilded decoration.