Desdemona Postlethwaite Antiques

Description

circa 1904-1905
A stunning portrait vase done at the turn of the century on a base of ivory porcelain and decorated with a woman illuminated by an iconic sunburst aureole over her regal coronet, which houses two delicate inset gres-bijou. The vase was completed with an outstanding diversity of finishes: exquisite hand painting, low relief, gilt and ,Amphora's trademark simulated jewels.

On the underside is impressed with the "Amphora” insignia used by Riessner, Stellmacher & Kesselhis vase is believed to have been designed by Nikolaus Kannhauser with artwork inspired by Klimt and Mucha.
Come and see before you buy. We do not arrange furniture shipment, but are happy to fit in with arrangements you wish to make.

We do ship smaller items. Shipping costs on request

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