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August 2026 Fine Art & Estate Auction

Austrian Art Nouveau Figural Grouping

This auction ended on August 6, 2026.

Start price: $25

Estimated price: $100 - $200

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Not sold

Description

Item/Description: Porcelain sculpture depicting a Dutch woman and girl in a fishing boat, managing a fishing net. Base incised: Made in Austria / B / 1281 / II. Hand marked: 1231 II / 624 / 12. (Embarquement Pour La Peche, Embarking for the Fishing Trip, Ernst Wahliss, Royal Vienna, Amphora, Turn-Teplitz, Royal Dux)

Material: Porcelain

Dimensions: Length: 14 5/8"; Width: 5"; Height: 14"

Condition: Signs of age and wear include surface scratches, scuffing, discoloration. "Rope" the woman is holding is not complete. Possibly missing a piece.

Age: Late 19th – Early 20th Century

Provenance: Private Estate

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