Groot Jugendstil Beeld van Vrouw met Mand - AMPHORA IMPERIAL TURN - Statue

Large ornamental porcelain sculpture of a Woman with a large basket. The piece is very finely decorated with enamel and glaze, including gilding. Some parts have been left unglazed, creating a contrast of colors. During firing, defects occurred in the sculpture; these can be seen, for example, at the neck. They are not cracks or repairs. The factory marks are present, including the impressed crown, the model number, AMPHORA Austria. Imperial Amphora Turn-Teplitz factory in Austria between 1898 and 1904. The superb craftsmanship and the quality of the polychromy make this an exceptional collectible. The factory, regarded as the best European Art Nouveau porcelain factory, won prizes from its early years for the extraordinary technical and decorative quality of its pieces at international exhibitions such as Chicago in 1893, San Francisco in 1893 and 1894, and Antwerp in 1894. We recommend you study the photos carefully so that you can fully appreciate the condition and the remarkable diversity of this beautiful object. You can also use the zoom function on the photos, so you can inspect the object closely to your liking. Questions? ..auctioneer) The item will be shipped very well packed.

Estimate:£549.96

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