Antique German Hand Painted Romantic Porcelain Vase
Viridian Eclection
The Vase
A late nineteenth century German porcelain cabinet vase, richly decorated with hand painted roses and a romantic courtly scene.
The form is elegant and vertical, crowned with a heavily gilded collar carrying delicate ornamental banding. Around the body, lush rose garlands wrap in soft pinks, creams and reds, framing a classical figure in eighteenth century dress playing a lute.
The roses are softly shaded and dimensional, with subtle tonal transitions rather than flat color. The figure is delicately rendered, with careful facial detailing and refined costume painting. The gilt collar shows an age appropriate softening, warm rather than brassy. This is decorative porcelain made to be admired, and it is unabashedly romantic rather than minimal.
History & Provenance
The underside is stamped Germany and molded with the shape number 0113. Two incised X marks are also present on the underside, likely factory control marks.
Following the McKinley Tariff Act of 1891, German porcelain exported to the United States was required to be marked Germany. That requirement places the vase within the period of roughly 1890 to 1910.
During the late Victorian and Edwardian years, German factories in Bavaria and Thuringia produced romantic revival porcelain for international markets. Pieces of this kind were intended for display cabinets, mantels and parlor tables rather than for daily use.
The style blends Rococo revival romanticism, hand painted floral naturalism and gilded decorative luxury, and it reflects a period when homes embraced ornate detail and sentimental imagery. No factory name is recorded on the piece, so beyond the country stamp and the shape number the attribution rests on idiom and decoration.
Product Details
| Era | c. 1890 to 1910 |
| Origin | Germany, probably Bavaria or Thuringia |
| Maker | Unidentified factory |
| Form | Vertical cabinet vase with heavily gilded collar and ornamental banding |
| Materials | Hand painted and gilded porcelain |
| Decoration | Rose garlands in soft pinks, creams and reds with a courtly figure in eighteenth century dress playing a lute, Rococo revival |
| Marks | Stamped Germany. Molded shape number 0113. Two incised X marks to the underside, likely factory control marks |
| Dimensions | To be confirmed |
| Condition | Very good antique condition. No visible cracks and no visible structural chips. Expected light wear to the gilt at the rim. Minor age spotting inside the collar consistent with time. Structurally sound and display ready |
Why It Belongs in Your Home
This is the kind of piece that shifts a space. It brings softness to a modern interior and depth to a traditional one, and it holds its own without other objects around it.
It works on a dark wood console, inside a curio cabinet, or on a mantel with brass candlesticks, and it pairs naturally with oil portraits or gilded frames.
It photographs well, which matters for a cabinet piece that will be seen as often in an image as in the room. It was made to be noticed, in a parlor over a century ago and again now.
Every piece is packed with professional-grade materials: multiple foam layers, double-boxing, directional and fragile handling labels. For large furniture we use custom timber crating. We photograph packing before dispatch and can provide images on request.
White-glove delivery is complimentary within 100 miles of Reno, NV. National shipping quotes provided at checkout. All shipments are photographed and documented. Damage claims must be filed with the carrier; we provide all documentation needed to support your claim.
Local pickup is available at Viridian HQ (Reno, NV) with 2–4 days notice. Contact us to arrange. Private viewings also available.
All antique and vintage items are sold as described and all sales are final. Each listing includes detailed condition notes and photographs so you can make a fully informed decision. We encourage buyers to ask questions — about condition, dimensions, finish, provenance — before purchasing.
Antiques are irreplaceable and one-of-a-kind. Carrier handling is outside our control once a piece has left our facility, and major carriers including FedEx do not insure antiques. We do everything within our power to ensure safe transit, but cannot accept liability for carrier damage. If damage occurs in transit, we will provide full documentation to support your carrier claim.
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