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Rare Art Nouveau Porcelain – Ernst Wahliss Cherub Vase, Austria c.1900
  • Rare Art Nouveau Porcelain – Ernst Wahliss Cherub Vase, Austria c.1900
  • Rare Art Nouveau Porcelain – Ernst Wahliss Cherub Vase, Austria c.1900
  • Rare Art Nouveau Porcelain – Ernst Wahliss Cherub Vase, Austria c.1900
  • Rare Art Nouveau Porcelain – Ernst Wahliss Cherub Vase, Austria c.1900
  • Rare Art Nouveau Porcelain – Ernst Wahliss Cherub Vase, Austria c.1900
  • Rare Art Nouveau Porcelain – Ernst Wahliss Cherub Vase, Austria c.1900
  • Rare Art Nouveau Porcelain – Ernst Wahliss Cherub Vase, Austria c.1900
  • Rare Art Nouveau Porcelain – Ernst Wahliss Cherub Vase, Austria c.1900
  • Rare Art Nouveau Porcelain – Ernst Wahliss Cherub Vase, Austria c.1900
  • Rare Art Nouveau Porcelain – Ernst Wahliss Cherub Vase, Austria c.1900
  • Rare Art Nouveau Porcelain – Ernst Wahliss Cherub Vase, Austria c.1900
  • Rare Art Nouveau Porcelain – Ernst Wahliss Cherub Vase, Austria c.1900
  • Rare Art Nouveau Porcelain – Ernst Wahliss Cherub Vase, Austria c.1900
  • Rare Art Nouveau Porcelain – Ernst Wahliss Cherub Vase, Austria c.1900
  • Rare Art Nouveau Porcelain – Ernst Wahliss Cherub Vase, Austria c.1900
  • Rare Art Nouveau Porcelain – Ernst Wahliss Cherub Vase, Austria c.1900
  • Rare Art Nouveau Porcelain – Ernst Wahliss Cherub Vase, Austria c.1900
  • Rare Art Nouveau Porcelain – Ernst Wahliss Cherub Vase, Austria c.1900
  • Rare Art Nouveau Porcelain – Ernst Wahliss Cherub Vase, Austria c.1900
  • Rare Art Nouveau Porcelain – Ernst Wahliss Cherub Vase, Austria c.1900
  • Rare Art Nouveau Porcelain – Ernst Wahliss Cherub Vase, Austria c.1900
  • Rare Art Nouveau Porcelain – Ernst Wahliss Cherub Vase, Austria c.1900
  • Rare Art Nouveau Porcelain – Ernst Wahliss Cherub Vase, Austria c.1900
  • Rare Art Nouveau Porcelain – Ernst Wahliss Cherub Vase, Austria c.1900
Rare Art Nouveau Porcelain – Ernst Wahliss Cherub Vase, Austria c.1900

Rare Art Nouveau Porcelain – Ernst Wahliss Cherub Vase, Austria c.1900

$420.00 $669.95

This stunning antique vase is a fine example of Ernst Wahliss craftsmanship, renowned for its opulent Art Nouveau and Victorian-era porcelain. Made in Turn-Teplitz, Austria, likely between 1890–1910, the vase showcases the elegance and romanticism typical of Wahliss's work.

Key Features

  • Material: High-quality porcelain with hand-painted and gilded accents
  • Color Scheme: Soft mint green base with rich gold embellishments
  • Handles: Sculptural horse-head handles with intricate gold detailing
  • Medallion: Central pink oval featuring a raised white cherub relief, holding a bouquet—symbolizing innocence and beauty
  • Rim: Flared and scalloped with additional gold trim, adding a regal touch
  • Style: Art Nouveau with Rococo influences
  • Height: Approx. 13 1/4" inches
  • Width: Approx. 7" inches at widest point

A rare and romantic treasure from the golden age of European porcelain.
This antique Ernst Wahliss vase features a soft mint green glaze adorned with gilded flourishes and sculptural horse-head handles. At its heart lies a delicate pink medallion with a raised white cherub, evoking themes of love and serenity. The flared, scalloped rim completes its regal silhouette. A perfect centerpiece for collectors of Art Nouveau or Victorian décor.

The vase has undergone a professionally executed mid-century restoration to its original connection apparatus. The original metal rod and bolt were replaced with a carefully fitted wooden rod, providing a remarkably solid and secure connection.

The repair appears to have been carried out with considerable care and craftsmanship and has remained exceptionally sound over the years. This period restoration is noted for full transparency and forms part of the vase’s history and provenance. The piece remains an attractive and desirable example for the collector of vintage and antique decorative objects.

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