Austria, ca. 1890 Porcelain, hand-painted, relief-decorated
Style: Neoclassicism with Biedermeier and Romantic influences
Description: Elegant amphora-form vase, richly hand-painted with a refined genre scene: three aristocratic ladies in flowing gowns within a pastoral garden landscape. Executed in the Viennese academic tradition, the painting reflects the elegance of 19th-century salon art.
Detailed background with trees, a country house, and a serene evening sky. The soft chiaroscuro and delicate rendering enhance the romantic and nostalgic character of the piece.
Decoration: • Hand-painted genre scene in vibrant enamel colors • Relief frieze of laurel wreaths on the base • Gilded handles in classical form
Provenance & Value: An exquisite example of late 19th-century Viennese porcelain. Its rarity, fine preservation, and high artistic quality make it a sought-after piece among collectors.
