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Beautiful Matching Pair of Antique Turn-of-the-Century Austrian Porcelain Pedestal Mantel UrnsRoyal Vienna Style — Classic Mythological Scenes by Angelica Kauffmann … Read more Beautiful Matching Pair of Antique Turn-of-the-Century Austrian Porcelain Pedestal Mantel UrnsRoyal Vienna Style — Classic Mythological Scenes by Angelica Kauffmann — Circa 1890–1915Up for sale is a stunning, authentic matching pair of antique Austrian neoclassical porcelain mantel urns. Standing at exactly 8.5 inches tall with a stable 3.25-inch square footed base, this garniture set makes for a spectacular display piece on a mantel, shelf, or console table.Decorative & Historical Details:The vases are rendered in a striking, rich burgundy glaze accented by beautiful hand-painted raised gold leaf scrollwork, intricate borders, and delicate white enamel jeweled dotting. The bases are adorned with elegant, hand-applied gold symmetrical classical swans.Each vase features two distinct transfer-printed mythological panels framed in gold, showcasing the iconic Neoclassical artwork of Swiss painter Angelica Kauffmann. Every single panel retains its crisp, printed "Kauffmann" signature.Vase 1 Scenes: A classical nymph draping a floral garland over a resting warrior / poet.Vase 2 Scenes: Sappho inspired by Cupid (holding her lyric lyre and writing tablet) & Telemachus encountering the Nymphs of Calypso.Markings & Authenticity:One vase features a crisp underglaze blue "Austria" export mark shaped like the historic Royal Vienna beehive (or Bindenschild shield), typical of Bohemian/Austrian production lines targeting Western markets at the turn of the century.Both unglazed bases feature the matching red-brown overglaze internal factory mold code "189", confirming they are a true, original production-matched pair.The undersides reveal original, authentic multi-part construction drawn tight with threaded iron rods, washers, and nuts showing natural, historic amber rust oxidation and age patina.Condition Report:This pair is in lovely, structurally sound antique condition with no cracks, chips, or structural repairs to the porcelain bodies. The internal metal rod mounts are firm. Being over 100 years old, they show honest signs of handling and display:Base Wear: There is noticeable glaze/paint rubbing along the bottom edges of the square bases where they sat on shelving, exposing the white porcelain underneath.Glaze & Trim: Minor cosmetic rubbing to the delicate gold scrollwork on the upper shoulders and occasional light hairline surface scratches in the burgundy glaze finish.Please review all close-up photographs carefully, as they serve as the final confirmation of condition. See less
- Dimensions
- 3ʺW × 3.8ʺD × 8.4ʺH
- Styles
- Neoclassical
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Purple
- Condition Notes
- No chips or cracks. There's some finish rubbing and some discoloration. The connecting bolts are rusted. No chips or cracks. There's some finish rubbing and some discoloration. The connecting bolts are rusted. less
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