V RARE C1892-97 ART NOUVEAU Alfred Stellmacher ANTIQUE CERAMIC VASE BLACKBIRDS MOON DAWN CHORUS

Ceramic vase Stamped in red: ALEXANDRA PORCELAIN WORKS, MADE IN AUSTRIA…TURN ROYAL VIENNA (CROWN)

IMPRESSED NO: 9011

HAND WRITTEN: D. 9333.

Art Nouveau period, C1892/97

Artist: Alfred Stellmacher

This listing is for a truly magnificently hand painted art nouveau vase. The subjects are a pair of blackbirds in the light of the early morning sun, highlighted in gold…..sitting on a branch together…I like to think performing the “Dawn Chorus”. I can find no other notes or comparison vase….so quite a rare find.

The pair of blackbirds are sitting, the male of the species singing his heart out. and surrounded by what appears to be larch branches which carry on right up to the lip of the vase, intersected by a band surrounding the to of the vase with a series of triangular motives to resemble jewels, highlighted with a touch of green, black and grey. The soft cloud effect hand painted on the rest of the vase is a delightful foil to the birds and the moon….making a very nostalgic centrepiece for all generations….both for bird and art lovers.

The base has a similar pattern that is at the background of the band at the top of the vase without the triangular jewel pattern.

The base is impressed with the number 9011 and the ROYAL VIENNA MADE IN AUSTRIA MARK ALEXANDRA PORCELAIN MARK IN RED.

(The secret lies in the impressed number….normally a set of 4 and a set of 2. This piece would have spent years in progress resulting in later date marks reading “Made in czechoslovacia” making the vase older than the country.)

Please see the last photo for similar style vase…..

MEASUREMENTS: Height 13 1/2” x 7” diameter at widest point

Style: Art Nouveau (Of the Period)

CONDITION: Excellent with no chips just wear consistent with age.

RESEARCH NOTES: With thanks to Colin who very helpfully supplied extra information.

Alfred Stellmacher began working at the Imperial & Royal Porcelain Works in Vienna, but opened his own factory in 1859, in Turn-Teplitz. In 1894 Ernst Wahliss (b.1836) took over the Alfred Stellmacher factory. The factory was renamed Ernst Wahliss Kunst, Porzellan und Fayence Fabrik. His Vienna store which sold porcelain and ceramic wares was established in 1863. Ernst died in 1900. Two years later his sons, Hans and Erich, bought 600 moulds from the Imperial and Royal Porcelain Manufactory in Vienna. Using these moulds they started making reproductions of Vienna porcelain. In 1905 the company was renamed as Alexandra Porcelain Works Ernst Wahliss. In 1907 the factory was acquired by Gerhard Martin Wahliss. In 1910 the factory focused on production of faience. The factory temporarily closed during World War I. In 1921 it became part of Porzellanfabrik Union AG and in 1929 production ended.

Meanwhile by 1892 Alfred Stellmacher had encouraged his son and sons-in-law to establish a porcelain manufactory, called Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel or The Amphora Porcelain Works. The firm consistently marked pieces with the word Amphora and became known by that name. They used a variety of marks with the word Amphora, a red 'R.St.K' mark, or the initials 'RS&K'. The works were also signed 'Made in Austria'. Thanks to skilled designers like Eduard Stellmacher, Paul Dachsel and a host of decorators from the Fachschule of Teplitz, Amphora quickly developed a unique genre of Art Nouveau ceramics. The departure of Paul Dachsel in 1903 and Eduard Stellmacher in 1904 ended Amphora's golden age.

Alfred Stellmacher was associated with Ernst Wahliss who was born in 1836. He was a leading Vienna retailer in porcelain and ceramic goods. His Vienna store was established in 1863. His business was so successful that he was able to open another store in London.

If you need further information please do not hesitate to message me…..

PLEASE READ:

I try to describe all the items as accurately and as honestly as possible, and I always include photos or scans of the actual items.

Anything major such as cracks chips or major loss of gilding etc will be pointed out in the description and shown on the photos

If you are still unsure as to the condition etc. please ask questions or request more photos BEFORE bidding or buying.

DISCLAIMER:

My items are usually vintage or antique, very rarely new, and condition will sometimes reflect this with minor marks, wear on gilding etc.

***Please keep in mind, I am not an expert, but an enthusiastic collector. I do my best to research the item and its history and pass that information on to my customers, you can google items and find the same information I do. If you know anything of interest that I have not included I am always interested to learn. Vintage or pre-owned items will often show some signs of wear due to their age, and there may be something I overlooked. There can be naturally occurring manufacturer's defects, slight surface scratching, or wear consistent with normal use. Any condition outside normal vintage wear, like chips or cracks or serious defaults, will be noted.***

POSTAGE:

International buyers please note:

N.B. The Global Shipping Programme does not allow sellers to send combined purchases as one item, but you can, if you require more than one item put them in your basket to achieve a joint invoice. For multiple purchases please contact before committing to buy, to make sure the items can be sent in the same parcel.

SECURITY:

For buyer and seller protection , please be aware that sometimes there might be a gold security disk, especially on glass, to prevent a scammer claiming breakages etc, all items must be returned for scanning. If you require more information, please do not hesitate to message me.

There may be a removable security label for ease of identification - returns not accepted if removed.

GLOBAL SHIPPING:

I only send overseas via the EBay Global Shipping Programme (GSP). Please note that I have no control over what Ebay charge for this service, so please make sure you are happy with the price before you bid or offer for the item.

MY OTHER ITEMS:

Also take a look at my other items for more Asian, cloisonné, Glass, Antiques, Silver, Bronze, Copper, China, Horn, and many other collectables.

Thanks for looking 🤗