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Rare Ernst Wallace Group Amynthas & Sylvia 19th Century
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Rare Ernst Wallace Group Amynthas & Sylvia 19th Century

19th century
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This is an Ernst Wahliss porcelain figure group dating from the late 19th Century. Modelled as Amynthas freeing Sylvia, after Boucher's 18th century model. This is beautifully painted with muted earthy tones with highlighted gilded areas and on a decorative base. Stamped Ernst Wahliss and numbered 4556.

Excellent condition throughout.

No damage.

Dimensions: 26cm high

UK insured packing & delivery is £20

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Ernst Wahliss Porcelain Sculpture to the 1880s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09351637
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Printed crown and EW mark on the underside: made by Ernst Wahliss.
Impressed Made in Austria mark inside the base: export marking after 1891.
Matt earth-toned slips with delicate gilding: typical Austrian porcelain decoration of the period.
Finely modelled rococo pastoral figures: inspired by François Boucher's eighteenth-century painting.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
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26cm (10.24")
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SA1193091
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Description
This is an Ernst Wahliss porcelain figure group dating from the late 19th Century. Modelled as Amynthas freeing Sylvia, after Boucher's 18th century model.
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This is beautifully painted with muted earthy tones with highlighted gilded areas and on a decorative base.
Rams Head Antiques

Stamped Ernst Wahliss and numbered 4556.

Excellent condition throughout.

No damage.

Dimensions: 26cm high

UK insured packing & delivery is £20

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Ernst Wahliss Porcelain Sculpture to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09351637
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Printed crown and EW mark on the underside: made by Ernst Wahliss.
Impressed Made in Austria mark inside the base: export marking after 1891.
Matt earth-toned slips with delicate gilding: typical Austrian porcelain decoration of the period.
Finely modelled rococo pastoral figures: inspired by François Boucher's eighteenth-century painting.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
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SA1193091
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A 19th-century terracotta sculptural group by Ernst Wahliss depicting classical figures Amynthas and Sylvia with winged putti on a gilded base.
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Archive I A 19th-century terracotta sculptural group by Ernst Wahliss depicting classical figures Amynthas and Sylvia with winged putti on a gilded base.

Rare Ernst Wallace Group Amynthas & Sylvia 19th Century

Archive II A 19th-century terracotta sculptural group by Ernst Wahliss depicting classical figures Amynthas and Sylvia with winged putti on a gilded base. View II
Archive III A 19th-century terracotta sculptural group by Ernst Wahliss depicting classical figures Amynthas and Sylvia with winged putti on a gilded base. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century terracotta sculptural group by Ernst Wahliss depicting classical figures Amynthas and Sylvia with winged putti on a gilded base. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century terracotta sculptural group by Ernst Wahliss depicting classical figures Amynthas and Sylvia with winged putti on a gilded base. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century terracotta sculptural group by Ernst Wahliss depicting classical figures Amynthas and Sylvia with winged putti on a gilded base. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century terracotta sculptural group by Ernst Wahliss depicting classical figures Amynthas and Sylvia with winged putti on a gilded base. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century terracotta sculptural group by Ernst Wahliss depicting classical figures Amynthas and Sylvia with winged putti on a gilded base. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century terracotta sculptural group by Ernst Wahliss depicting classical figures Amynthas and Sylvia with winged putti on a gilded base. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century terracotta sculptural group by Ernst Wahliss depicting classical figures Amynthas and Sylvia with winged putti on a gilded base. View X
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A 19th-century terracotta sculptural group by Ernst Wahliss depicting classical figures Amynthas and Sylvia with winged putti on a gilded base.
Rare Ernst Wallace Group Amynthas & Sylvia 19th Century
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A 19th-century terracotta sculptural group by Ernst Wahliss depicting classical figures Amynthas and Sylvia with winged putti on a gilded base.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Figurines
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialTerracotta, Porcelain, Parcel-Gilt
  • ColourBeige and Gold
  • MotifsClassical drapery, Winged putti, Tree trunk column, Gilded base
  • SizeH 26 cm (10 in)

This nineteenth-century neoclassical sculptural group by Ernst Wahliss depicts the classical figures Amynthas and Sylvia alongside winged putti. Modelled in porcelain and terracotta with parcel-gilt details, the piece is painted in muted earthy tones of beige and gold. The composition features a central tree trunk column, classical drapery on the figures, a stamped mark, and a decorative base supported by four ornate bun feet. Measuring 26 cm high, this figurine makes a striking display piece for a sideboard top in a French chateau interior setting. Placed within a living room, study or formal dining space, it adds traditional charm and sculptural detail to a mantelpiece, display cabinet or decorative surface.

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During the late 19th century, ceramic manufactories in the Turn-Teplitz region of Bohemia, including workshops directed by Ernst Wahliss, produced decorative terracotta and porcelain sculptures. These works frequently featured mythological scenes, classical allegories, and intricate figurative compositions that gained international acclaim during the Art Nouveau and Neoclassical periods.

These figurative groups were crafted from fine-grained terracotta or soft-paste porcelain clay. They were typically finished with cold-painted polychrome pigments, ivory-toned glazes, and parcel-gilded accents applied to accentuate structural details and drapery.

Authentic pieces generally feature impressed factory marks, such as the crown and depiction of Turn-Teplitz, along with impressed mold numbers and artist initials on the underside of the base. The presence of soft matte finishes, delicate facial modelling, and refined gilding also characteristic of original production.

A large figural sculpture serves effectively as a central focal point on a dark wood sideboard, marble fireplace mantelpiece, or within an illuminated glass display cabinet. Placing the object against a neutral wall allows the detailed silhouette and subtle colour tones to stand out.

Dust the item regularly using a soft, dry natural-bristle brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive cloths which can damage cold-painted finishes and original gilding. Keep the sculpture in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight and high humidity.
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