Victorian Era Art Nouveau Porcelain Double-Handled Vase
Antique Ceramics and Porcelain

Victorian Era Art Nouveau Porcelain Double-Handled Vase

This is an ormolu-style double-handled porcelain vase, likely dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, characterized by Art Nouveau design elements. The vessel features a baluster-shaped body crafted from transfer-decorated and hand-finished porcelain. It is finished with a gradient glaze that transitions from a deep forest green at the ruffled rim and pedestal base to a light creamy celadon in the mid-section. A focal medallion on the front depicts a bouquet of pink roses with green foliage. The vase is flanked by two ornate, scrolling handles with a dynamic, organic form typical of the Art Nouveau period. The top rim is scalloped and features gilded highlights, although some wear is visible on the gold leaf. The construction includes molded relief work around the neck and the floral medallion. Overall condition appears fair to good for its age; there is visible crazing in the glaze, which is common in older ceramics, and slight thinning of the decorative gilding along the top edge. No major chips or cracks are immediately visible from this perspective, but the surface suggests a genuine patina of age. The style suggests European origin, possibly German or Austrian (such as Royal Bonn or similar factories), which was prolific in producing this specific genre of floral porcelain during the Turn of the Century.

Estimated Value

$40 - $75

Basic Information

Category

Antique Ceramics and Porcelain

Appraised On

February 12, 2026

Estimated Value

$40 - $75

Item Description

This is an ormolu-style double-handled porcelain vase, likely dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, characterized by Art Nouveau design elements. The vessel features a baluster-shaped body crafted from transfer-decorated and hand-finished porcelain. It is finished with a gradient glaze that transitions from a deep forest green at the ruffled rim and pedestal base to a light creamy celadon in the mid-section. A focal medallion on the front depicts a bouquet of pink roses with green foliage. The vase is flanked by two ornate, scrolling handles with a dynamic, organic form typical of the Art Nouveau period. The top rim is scalloped and features gilded highlights, although some wear is visible on the gold leaf. The construction includes molded relief work around the neck and the floral medallion. Overall condition appears fair to good for its age; there is visible crazing in the glaze, which is common in older ceramics, and slight thinning of the decorative gilding along the top edge. No major chips or cracks are immediately visible from this perspective, but the surface suggests a genuine patina of age. The style suggests European origin, possibly German or Austrian (such as Royal Bonn or similar factories), which was prolific in producing this specific genre of floral porcelain during the Turn of the Century.

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