Hand-Painted Porcelain Rose Vase by Irene Burgess

This is a fine porcelain squat-style or 'bulbous' vase, characterized by its rounded, low-profile body and a narrow, gold-gilded rim. The piece features a high-quality hand-painted floral design consisting of lush, deep red and burgundy roses interspersed with soft green foliage. The background is executed in a delicate pale green wash that creates a hazy, romantic atmosphere typical of early 20th-century floral porcelain art. A prominent artist's signature, 'Irene Burgess,' is visible on the upper shoulder of the vase, accompanied by the date '1915,' which firmly places the piece in the early modern era. The craftsmanship exhibits sophisticated brushwork with subtle shading that gives the rose petals a three-dimensional appearance. The interior is glazed white and appears to be in good condition. Notable condition observations include minor shelf wear on the base and slight age-related thinning of the gold gilt around the collar. There are no immediate signs of cracks, chips, or professional restoration, preserving its original integrity. The combination of the artist's signature and the dated year makes this a significant piece for collectors of hand-painted American or European porcelain studio work from the early 1900s.