Bidspirit auction | 1890, Vienna (Austria) Royal Porcelain

1890, Vienna (Austria) Royal Porcelain Factory, Art Nouveau Heavy Gilt Porcelain Vase with Noble - Name 1890, Vienna (Austria) Royal Porcelain Factory, Art Nouveau Heavy Gilt Porcelain Vase with Noble Lady Portrait Dimensions H:18cm Description Period: 1890Style: Art Nouveau StyleMaterial: Porcelain, Gilt GoldOrigin: Vienna Royal Porcelain Manufactory, Austria (Founded 1718 - Present)DescriptionThis Austrian Vienna Art Nouveau porcelain vase features a noble lady portrait with heavy gilded decoration. The glaze presents a glossy glass-like finish. Elaborate Art Nouveau foliate and stem motifs painted in abundant gilding surround an oval portrait of an aristocratic maiden. The portrait bears the signature of the renowned Vienna porcelain painting master Geyer. The base is marked with Vienna's underglaze blue shield hallmark, together with the gilded signature of porcelain master Die Erde.Established in Vienna, Austria in 1718, the Vienna Royal Porcelain Manufactory was founded by Sir Claudius Innocentius du Paquier (1679-1751), a Dutch master craftsman formerly of the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory, appointed directly by Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor (1685-1740).It ranks as the second-oldest high-end hard-paste porcelain manufactory exclusively serving European royal courts, only after the Royal Meissen Porcelain Manufactory of Germany, the oldest in Europe.In its early years, the factory primarily followed and imitated Meissen porcelain. Its early works were celebrated for opulent Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical styles. In the middle and later periods, it gradually developed its own distinctive artistic identity, surpassing Meissen in luxury and splendor, and becoming the most coveted premium porcelain among European royalty and nobility.The base shield mark derives from the heraldic shield of the Archduke of Austria. Variations in the shape and color of the hallmark serve as key references for dating production. Vienna Royal Porcelain also inspired the founding and artistic development of Herend Porcelain of the Hungarian Royal Court.On March 13, 1923, the manufactory relocated to Augarten Castle in Vienna. Following Austria's transition to a republic after World War I, it was officially renamed Augarten Wien Austria.From March 1938 to April 1945, Austria was under German occupation and lost territorial sovereignty. Porcelain produced during this special period is marked with ”GERMANY” in various typefaces. Condition: ALL PROPERTY IS OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS, REFUNDS, OR CANCELLATIONS. Additional images, condition information, or related materials may be provided upon request as a courtesy only. All catalogue descriptions, condition reports, photographs, certificates, appraisals, authentication statements, specialist opinions, provenance notes, documents, and communications regarding origin, date, age, authorship, attribution, authenticity, signature, condition, provenance, or value are opinions only and not warranties, representations, guarantees, or assumptions of liability by Yashawn Auction House. The absence of any reference to defects, restoration, wear, damage, repairs, conservation, alteration, handling marks, or other condition issues does not imply that the lot is free from such matters. Images are for reference only and may not accurately reflect color, tone, size, surface, condition, signature details, or the actual state of the lot. Buyers should review all images carefully, as they form part of the lot information. Provenance and supporting materials are provided by the consignor, prior owner, most recent owner, or third party and may not be supported by records. COAs, reports, appraisals, invoices, labels, authentication letters, provenance statements, and related documents are provided as received and have not been independently verified by Yashawn Auction House. They are for reference only and are not guarantees of authenticity, authorship, signature, origin, age, period, provenance, condition, or value. Artworks, antiques, collectibles, autographed items, signed memorabilia, music memorabilia, records, photographs, posters, entertainment collectibles, and related property are offered based on information and materials provided with the lot. Unless expressly stated in writing, Yashawn Auction House has not independently authenticated any signature, inscription, attribution, authorship, association, provenance, pressing detail, edition, period, origin, or related documentation. Terms such as ”attributed to, ” ”after, ” ”manner of, ” ”circle of, ” ”school of, ” ”style of, ” or similar wording mean that the lot is not guaranteed to be by the named artist, maker, signer, studio, or period. Exact authorship, origin, date, period, or attribution may be unknown, and the lot may not appear in any catalogue raisonne, archive, registry, or recognized reference source. Yashawn Auction House makes no express or implied warranties regarding authenticity,