Early 1900's Birdie Vase from Austria

Antiques : Ceramics, Porcelain

 

A captivating and charming Art Nouveau vase from Austria, featuring handpainted birds on each side amid swirls of blue and lavender. The rest of the vase is subtly colored in variegated pastels and it rests upon notched feet....nice! It is made of porcelain and stands just over 8" tall, and is 3" squared at the top and bottom. It is in wonderful condition for its age having no chips or cracks, though I have noted a little wear to the gold at the top and some to the top black lines of the design, but nothing major and nothing unexpected. It is marked with a "Victoria, Austria" logo on the bottom and is signed with the artist's initials "Y.F.", and dated 1914 or 1919. A very nice piece, one I tempted to keep myself - love those colors - bet you will, too!

Item ID: ab3576