Large Art Nouveau Vienna Hand Painted Terracotta Vase Orpheus with Lions, 1890s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

This Art Nouveau hand painted Viennese terracotta decorative piece is a large exhibition vase featuring an animalier and mythological theme by Adolphe-Jean Lavergne for Friedrich Goldscheider. This is an important sculptural vase, a wonderful example of Viennese secessionist art, with rounded belly and long flared cylindrical neck adorned with naturalistic foliage and floral patterns, the low relief stylized branches run all the way around along the neck and the vase's rim is decorated as the crown of the tree in the round. The vase boasts in the center a wonderful hand crafted high relief representing Orpheus and his lyre surrounded by lions. Orpheus is a legendary musician, poet and prophet in ancient Greece Mythology known for his ability to charm all living things and even wild animals and stones with his music. Both the sculptural elements and the cold paint and patina of this terracotta piece are masterfully executed, a truly whimsical centerpiece so well patinated and parcel gilt that the vase achieves a faux bronze effect. The vase is signed on the back with the Goldscheider seal impressed and bears the mention “Reproduction reserved”. Made in Austria in circa 1900, the piece is in remarkable condition with charming patina. The Goldscheider factory was founded in 1885 in Vienna by Friedrich Goldscheider and soon became the leading terracotta, faience and bronze manufactory in Austria. Famous for creating masterpieces of historical revivalism, Goldscheider took part in the Universal Exhibition in Barcelona in 1888 and in Paris in 1889. His manufacture worked with many artists and ceramists including Adolphe-Jean Lavergne. The family emigrated to America and Britain in 1938. Mesures: Height. 78 cm, Diameter. 46 cm.

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Creator	Adolphe-Jean Lavergne (Artist) , Friedrich Goldscheider (Manufacturer)
Manufacturer	Adolphe-Jean Lavergne (Artist) , Friedrich Goldscheider (Manufacturer)
Design Period	1890 to 1919
Production Period	1890 to 1919
Country of Manufacture	Austria
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Art Nouveau
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Wear consistent with age and use.
Product Code	AXE-1433415
Materials	Terracotta
Color	Brown
Height	78 cm 78 cm
Diameter	46 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg

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In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

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