October 2025 Fine Art & Estate Auction
Lot 99:
Description
Item/Description: Antique signed large majolica pottery vase by one of the most prolific Bohemian manufacturers of majolica of the 19th century, Wilhelm Schiller & Sons. Greco Roman motif glazed ceramic mantel urn. Ornate, hand-painted vase in bold hues depicts a centaur with cupid cherub. Incised decorations of floral medallions, palm fronds, berries, neo-classical designs. Glazed interior. Incised markings to base: 323 WS&S, possible artist’s signature/initials in paint.
Material: Pottery, Paint
Dimensions: Height: 14"; Width: 9"; Depth: 6"
Condition: Good. Signs of age, use, and wear including chips to tips of leaves on both handles, rim, scratches, scuffs, craquelure, and shelf ware.
Age: Late 19th – Early 20th Century
Provenance: Private Estate
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