Circa 1890 Art Nouveau Royal Rudelstadt Portrait Vase

This exquisite portrait vase is signed Royal Rudelstadt. It is Circa 1890 Art Nouveau Period. This ornate vase has a cobalt blue section around the center as well as the top neck section and accents on the base. The portrait in the center is a beautiful young woman with a flowing deep red head vale. The body of the porcelain vase is cream colored with a beautiful hand enameled floral decor. The back is also accented with a center medallion framed in gold. The handles are quite unique with a detailed rams heads. The vase measures 12 1/2" to the top of the handles and 6 1/4" at the widest part of the rams heads. There are some condition issues to report. There is slight wear to the gold leaf on both rams heads and one small foot has had a professional repair which is difficult to see and of no consequence to the overall appearance of this exceptional vase. This is a beautiful vase and a lovely example of an elegant bygone era.