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2 - Rare Amphora Art Nouveau Gres Bijou Figural Vase, c.1905, impressed to base 'Amphora/Austria/4505', with red backstamp reading 'Turn-Teplitz-Bohemia/RStK (Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel)/Made in Austria', the large and squat gourd shaped body richly adorned with applied glass cabochon swirl jewels amongst gilt slip raised bubble cell designs, on a mottled cream textured ground, the rim set with a large perched monkey with naturalistic expression and decoration, the elongated tail trailing down to the vase body, total height 37cm and approximate width 40cm Catalogue Note: Amphora introduced the 'Gres Bijou' (translates to 'Jewelled Stoneware/Pottery') line in 1904. The series proved popular and Amphora were presented with the Gold Medal at the 1904 World Exhibition in St. Louis. The designs were introduced at a time when it is said consumers were experiencing fatigue over the typical Art Nouveau floral style of ornamentation.

Starting price

AUD 2,400 (€1,500)

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Estimation

AUD 3,000 - 5,000 (€1,800 - 3,200)

Sale fees

25%

Rare Amphora Art Nouveau Gres Bijou Figural Vase, c.1905, impressed to base 'Amphora/Austria/4505', with red backstamp reading 'Turn-Teplitz-Bohemia/RStK (Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel)/Made in Austria', the large and squat gourd shaped body richly adorned with applied glass cabochon swirl jewels amongst gilt slip raised bubble cell designs, on a mottled cream textured ground, the rim set with a large perched monkey with naturalistic expression and decoration, the elongated tail trailing down to the vase body, total height 37cm and approximate width 40cm Catalogue Note: Amphora introduced the 'Gres Bijou' (translates to 'Jewelled Stoneware/Pottery') line in 1904. The series proved popular and Amphora were presented with the Gold Medal at the 1904 World Exhibition in St. Louis. The designs were introduced at a time when it is said consumers were experiencing fatigue over the typical Art Nouveau floral style of ornamentation.

Auction details

Session I Traditional Antiques, Jewellery and Fine Arts
Saturday, November 14
12:30 AM
18 Parramatta Road
2048 Stanmore, Australia

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Aalders Auctions +61 2 95 19 09 14 admin@aaldersauctions.com
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