19th C. Royal Vienna Porcelain Double Panel Vase w/ Raised 24K Gilt Decoration

Product Description

An exceptional 19th century Royal Vienna porcelain vase with two panels and raised 24K gilt decoration, signed Wagner, marked in underglaze blue with Beehive mark on bottom. This is truly a masterpiece vase hand-painted by one of the porcelain painters, Wagner. The front panel depicts a gorgeous maiden being tended to by two putti. One putti is resting on her shoulder with a bow and arrow while the other putti is walking to her with a basket of rose heads. The reverse side of the main panel is decorated with three gorgeously hand-painted flying putti each holding a long section of a garland of roses. The exterior is painted with a beautiful pink and iridescent red ground which is further adorned with raised 24K gilt decoration in a lattice and striated pattern. The top of the vase consists of two handles, each hand-painted in 24K gilt decoration. The base is marked with an underglaze blue beehive.
Vienna, Circa: 19th century (second half of the 1800’s).

Height: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
Diameter: 8 in (20.32 cm)