City-Antik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Meissen most remarkable figurine group: Seven children as wine-growers Size / Dimenions: Height 9.44 inches Width 7.48 inches Depth 5.90 inches Manufactory: Meissen...

Meissen stunning figurine group: Harlequin and girl Measures: height 7.28 inches width 6.69 inches depth 4.13 inches Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Ma...

Meissen rarest figurine: female lute player (= Kate Hyan) Measures / dimensions: height: 10.23 inches width: 8.26 inches depth: 6.10 inches Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarke...

Round bowl with dual domed lid, with cherub en miniature attached to top piece / further, a garland of flower's blossoms with leaves is laid on lid of bowl. Made circa 1912 Modelled by Bertold...

Michael Powolny Art Nouveau centrepiece with three cherubs - most lovely ceramics item! Modelled by Michael Powolny (1871 - 1954), circa 1907. Hallmarked: Manufactured by Wiener Keramik (Vienna Ceramics) (WK / hallmarked). Material is ceramics (multicolored painted / glossy finish). Model 113 (model number is impressed / bottom glazed) Monogram of "Michael Powolny (MP)" is impressed, too. Made 1912. ________________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Most lovely three naked male cherub's figurines holding a round plate attached to their heads / the mentioned plate is blue painted at bottom side / the surface of tiered round socle is partially moss green shaded. ________________________________________________________________________________ Height: 21.0 cm (= 8.66 inches) Diameter of platter: 24.5 cm (= 9.64 inches) ________________________________________________________________________________ Bibliography: Waltraud Neuwirth, Markenlexikon für Kunstgewerbe (3), Wiener Keramik / Modelle 1906-13; pages 100-101 Elisabeth Frottier, "Michael Powolny, Keramik und Glas aus Wien 1900-1950", Vienna 1990, page 200, List of Work (= Werkverzeichnis) number W 113 (WV 61), Model 113 ________________________________________________________________________________ Experts of Fine Arts assess Michael Powolny's work nowadays as result of activity of one the most important ceramics sculptors / designers of Austrian Art Nouveau. Most of Powolny's successors were strongly under his sway since Powolny had left 'large steps' in Viennese Art of Ceramics. Excellent condition. ____________________________________________________________________________________ About Michael Powolny (Sculptor). As both a designer and a teacher, the Austrian ceramicist and glassware designer Michael Powolny was an important figure in the development of modernist aesthetics in Vienna at the turn of the 20th century. His romantic sculptural pottery figures embrace the lush, dynamic stylings of Gustav Klimt and other progressive artists, while his functional pieces — such as glass bowls and vases — employ the simple linear and geometric ornamentation that marked the work of Josef Hoffmann and other members of the Wiener Werkstätte Community of designers and craftsmen. Powolny received classical training in ceramics from his father, a potter, and at the Vienna School of Applied Arts, but later joined in the modernizing movement in the Austrian arts at the close of the 19th century. In 1897, Klimt, Hoffman, Koloman Moser and other artists and architects founded the Vienna Secession, a group that fought for freedom of expression against the city’s tradition-bound arts establishment. Powolny’s work reflects the changing times. He used classical figures in his ceramics — female nudes, cherubs — yet would dress them in modern ornament such as garlands of abstract, geometric flowers. Pieces from Powolny’s ceramics company were sold through the Wiener Werkstätte (Viennese Workshops) founded by Hoffmann and Moser, and Hoffman later hired Powolny to create ceramic ornamentation for his architectural masterpiece, the Palais Stoclet in Brussels. Powolny would go on to design glassware that combines elegant, tapering forms with precise linear decoration. His most influential work may have come as a professor at the School of Applied Arts, where he taught both Lucie Rie, the great Austrian-British modernist ceramicist, and the American potter Viktor Schreckengost, creator of the “Jazz Bowl...

German silver money box or piggy bank  manufactured during first quarter of 20th century / made circa 1930 Excellently made Art Deco money box (pi...

Meissen Quite Rare Figurine Group by Circle Of Johann Joachim Kaendler (designed circa 1745): The Deal with Geese Designer: Circle of Johann Joachim K...

A pair of Art Nouveau glass decanters (Carafes) with silver mountings. Hallmarked: Mark WTB: Germany/Schwaebisch Gmuend, manufactory Wilhelm Binder, number 8329. Silver 800. Germ...

Silver 264-piece flatware (cutlery set) for 18 persons, Made by Koch Bergfeld, Germany / Bremen, circa 1900 Gorgeous German cutlery set / flatware / dinnerware consisting of 264 pieces. Most elegant design = Baroque FORM engraved initials HG. Additionally, this cutlery set is kept in Gorgeous wooden chest made of oakwood (refurbished by hand): Two doors - having lock and key - are existing at front side / additionally, a hinged platter which is upholstered at inner side is attached to chest's upper side. Inside there are five drawers with knobs visible, all of them well-equipped with finest interior decoration (interior design) presenting this flatware set's parts in most elegant manner. This cutlery set / flatware consists of following parts: 18 dinner knives. 18 dinner forks. 18 soup spoons. 18 appetizer knives. 18 appetizer forks. 18 appetizer spoons. 18 coffee (dessert) spoons. 18 ice-cream spoons. 18 fish knives. 18 fish forks. 18 cake forks. 18 mocha spoons. 18 forks for fruits. 18 knives for fruits. Three napkin rings. Two sugar tongs. One small carving fork. One knife for butter. One fork for cheese. One fork for cake. Two forks for meat...

Meissen Rococo harlequin with bagpipes of most lovely appearance.: The lovely harlequin is sitting on a rocky base which is decorated with some flower blossoms with leaves. The male ...

Daum Nancy rare vase: Its form is of round squeezed type Decoration: Wallflowers. Manufactory: Daum Frères / made in France / Nancy, Lorraine, circa 1900-1905. Designer: ...

Meissen very lovely figurine: Motto Child By M.V.acier / Je Les Ramène (= I'll Get Them Back). Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (underglazed). First qu...

Austrian excellent Biedermeier silver pair of candlesticks, made 1855. Very interesting Viennese silver pair of candlesticks of excellent manufacturing quality as well as of eleg...

Silver stunning coffee / tea set in Baroque Style, Germany. Manufactured by J.D. Schleissner & Sons (Hanau), made circa 1890. This set consists of various parts: Coffee pot hei...

We invite you here to look at splendid as well as nicest Herend soup bowls (set of six dishes): These Herend soup bowls are of finest appearance ...

Meissen gorgeous figurine group of finest quality: There are four cherubs symbolizing the four seasons - of most lovely appearance visible. Manufactory: Meissen Dating (please note!...

Goldscheider Vienna Dancing Spanish Couple Clad in Spanish Garments. Model created by Karl Perl (1876 - 1965) / designed circa 1922. Mad...

Meissen gorgeous figurine group of stunning appearance. There are six gardeners - flanked by a tall tree - visible. MANUFACTORY:  MEISSEN (M939) DATING: THIRD QUARTER OF 19TH...

Meissen gorgeous figurine group of stunning appearance: There are four gardener children of most lovely appearance visible. Manufactory: Meissen. Dating: Third quarter of 19th century / made circa 1870. Blue Meissen sword mark with pommels on hilts. First quality. Material: white porcelain, glossy finish, finest painting. Technique: Handmade porcelain.   Designer: Johann Joachim Kaendler / designed and modelled circa 1767    / he was chief sculptor at Meissen manufactory from 1742 - 1775. He is the most famous modeller Meissen manufactory ever had and created famous series such as Shepherd Figurines, Comedian's Children, Gardener Children (with Acier), Paris Town Criers (with Reinicke and Meyer), Gallant Figurines, etc. Specifications: Subject: Gardener children figurines...

Gorgeous Italian Silver Pair of Nicest Candlesticks of finest manufacturing quality as well as of most elegant appearance. These candlesticks were made during HIGH VICTORIAN PERIOD...

GOLDSCHEIDER VIENNA SO-SAID "ASCHENKINDL" Designed by Ernst WEBER, circa 1928 made circa 1928 - 30 model number 5790 / 32 / 1 HALLMARKED: Goldscheider WIEN (= VIENNA) stamp mark Made in Austria SUBJECT: THERE IS A FIGURE OF A SITTING BOY WEARING A SMALL ROUND HAT - he balances a pot for keeping matchsticks. Additionally, there is a large round platter for putting ash on it existing. The boy is clad in lovely costume - a jacket with mesh and large-checked trousers...

GORGEOUS AS WELL AS MOST REMARKABLE GALLÉ NANCY ART NOUVEAU SOUFFLÉ GLASS VASE : Made in France / Nancy, Lorraine, circa 1925. DETAILED INFORMATIONS: A WILD-ROSE MOLD-BLOWN, OV...

austrian silver excellent huge bowl vienna art nouveau / made circa 1900-10 stunningly made oval silver bowl of finest quality. the bowl has smooth s...

Italian silver excellent serving platter vintage victorian period / made circa 1870 excellently made rectangular silver serving platter of finest quality. the platter's middl...

Meissen Gorgeous Figurine Group created by Michel Victor Acier (1736 - 1799) around the year 1774: Placidness of Childhood Specifications: A most lovely baby child lies on an ...

Art Deco Rarest Vase with Marigolds Flowers / Pâte de Verre MANUFACTORY: GABRIEL ARGY-ROUSSEAU / made in France / Paris, circa 1920 - 1925 DESIGNER: GABRIEL ARGY-ROUSSEAU ...

Meissen Lovely Pair of Children Season's Rococo Figurines - The Fall: Girl and Boy with Wine Grapes, both supporting themselves on marble column MA...

Daum Nancy Stalky Rarest Vase with Flowers MANUFACTORY: DAUM FRÈRES made in France / Nancy, Lorraine, circa 1895-1900. DESIGNER: DAUM FRÈRES (Auguste and Antonin Daum) ...

Vase Loetz Widow Klostermuehle Bohemia Art Nouveau Made by Loetz, Klostermühle circa 1900 Decor: PHAENOMEN GRE & Gorgeous Silver Overlay This finest Loetz Art Nouveau ...

Silver gorgeous Champagne & Wine Cooler vintage (last quarter of 19th century) of finest appearance ____________________________________________________________ !! SILVER WEIGHT: 27.51 OZ 780 GRAMS !! ____________________________________________________________ Excellently manufactured nicest quite heavy bowl made of massive silver, with two handles ( = highest manufacturing quality !) : The bowl can be used as cooler for champagne or white wine where ice cubes have to be put into. - This elegant silver item has round base / the cooler is abundantly decorated - its surface is worked in finest manner. The decorations were made by chiselled / chasing work: Acanthus scrolls as well as flower's blossoms attached to leavy stems growing out from area below decorate the cooler's part below like a frieze / additionally, there is a bulged border of stylized leaves existing, running around at bowl's upper part two hoisted handles partially covered with so-said pearl ornaments existing. ____________________________________________________________ MADE 1889 branded by UK HALLMARK maker's mark: WBJ into a shield ( = Walter & John Barnard), number 190 / LONDON, dated 1889 branded by UK / LONDON OFFICIAL STAMP: so-said LION PASSANT with year's mark O of 1889 STERLING...

ROSENTHAL GERMANY RAREST FEMALE FIGURINE: SO-SAID 'TEMPLE DEDICATION' Manufactory: Selb / Bavaria / Rosenthal Germany Dating: manufactured circa 1914 ( = very early !) ...

Gorgeous Viennese Silver Pair of Tall Candlesticks of finest manufacturing quality as well as of most elegant appearance. These candlesticks were made during VIENNESE LATER BIEDE...

Silver Gorgeous Wine Cooler or Bottle Holder Vintage / made in Switzerland (Geneva). Excellently manufactured nicest bowl made of massive silver, with two handles ( = highest manufacturing quality !) : The bowl can be used as cooler for white wine or champagne where ice cubes have to be put into or it has the function of a red wine bottle's holder (look at the picture, please !) . The elegant silver bowl's surface is decorated with lines, further with leaves, flower's blossoms as well as with floral ornaments of stylized type: The manufacturing technique is that of chiselled / chasing work. ____________________________________________________________ MADE CIRCA 1900 branded by SWISS HALLMARK: mark deriving from Geneva existing (= Eagle with Key) SILVER 925 inscription ' COLLET ' visible ( = it is a Swiss seller's mark, deriving from Geneva ) ____________________________________________________________ HEIGHT: 12.0 cm circa 4.8 inches WIDTH: 30.0 cm circa 12.0 inches SILVER WEIGHT: 1003 GRAMS 35.38 OZ PLEASE NOTE: Our offer is including an old bottle of red wine here: The red wine is deriving from France / Bordeaux (Grand Vin de Bordeaux...

Most lovely Art Nouveau cherub figurine attached to centrepiece. made circa 1919 modelled by Carl KLIMT (born 1876 in Teplitz - died 1945 in...

Austrian Huge Ceramics Vase 'Four Seasons' deriving from Keramos / Vienna manufactory, designed by Susi Singer (1895 - 1965) made circa 1925 Excellently manufactured ceramics vase of most interesting shape: The bellied vase of tapering type stands...

Italian Silver Excellent Set of Six Underplates of Stunning Elegance. (S268) - the plates have smooth surface Italy / Allesandria near Turin, made circa 1970 Hallmarked: SIL...

Meissen Lovely Figurine Of Dog: It Is A Type Of British Smooth Fox Terrier Sitting On White Oval Base / The Dog's Body Is Brownish Coloured, Wit...

MOST LOVELY ART NOUVEAU CHERUB FIGURINE ATTACHED TO LID OF BOX / BOWL MADE CIRCA 1910 MODELLED BY CARL KLIMT (BORN 1876 IN TEPLITZ - DIED 1945 IN ZINNWALD / BOHEMIA) ...

SILVER UK ART NOUVEAU TEA POT ON RECHAUD / CHAFING DISH: Most elegant lidded tea pot which can be attached to struttings including chafing-dish...

Meissen gorgeous pair of cachepots / planters stunningly decorated with flower blossoms, made in Rococo Period / circa 1750. The white porcelain ...

Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Vase made in France / Lorraine, circa 1900. Stunningly manufactured casing glass: With bright bluish glass layers underneath. Additionally, there are fines...

AUSTRIAN SILVER MONEY BOX / PIGGY BANK Biedermeier Late Period / dated 1856 EXCELLENTLY MADE LIDDED MONEY BOX STANDING ON SQUARE PLANE BOT...

QUITE RARE PICTURE PLATE OF VIENNESE IMPERIAL PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY: Stunning quality / edged areas are decorated with so-said Grotesque (Italian: GROTTESCHI) pattern. - Material is PORCELAIN (multicoloured painted). DATED 1816 (year's mark at reverse side visible: '816) Blue Beehive Mark (underglazed) of Austrian Imperial Porcelain...