Description: Large RStK Amphora Porcelain Teplitz Turn Art Nouveau Bust Of Young Woman Made in Austria This rare and striking Art Nouveau bust features a young woman sculpted by the esteemed Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel (RStK) Amphora factory. Founded in 1892, RStK Amphora was a prominent producer of high-quality porcelain known for its innovative designs and meticulous craftsmanship. The factory, located in what was historically known as Turn-Teplitz (now Trnovany, Czech Republic), was renowned for its decorative porcelain with intricate and detailed motifs. Their pieces are less commonly found today, making them highly collectible and sought after by enthusiasts and collectors. Crafted in the late 1800s to early 1900s, this heavy bust showcases exquisite details, from the floral motifs on her dress to the meticulous styling of her hair. The elegant décolletage corset, a fashionable style of the era, is adorned in blue and gold, with some paint highlighting real gold. Her hair is styled in a Victorian low ponytail, enhancing the authenticity of the piece. Huge figural bust of an Art Nouveau woman with a massive bust. Done by one of the finest firms of the art noveau period. Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel Amphora, a pottery factory in Trnovany, Czech Republic (Turn-Teplitz, Bohemia Austria.) The company was founded in 1892 by Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel. 1892-1905. The mark on this reflected the three owners with the initials "RStK." The base of the bust is stamped with "Turn Teplitz Bohemia RStK" and "Amphora." The numbers on the base appear to read 1240 and 23. Measurements:Width: 16 inchesHeight: 16 inchesDepth: 8 inchesThe bust is in excellent antique condition, with no broken or missing parts, chips, or cracks. Some of the paint has naturally worn off due to age, adding to its vintage charm. Please refer to photos in this listing. More photos available upon request. Please note that we sell previously owned and vintage items. While the items we offer are in great condition oftentimes they do bear traces of their previous life and some signs of use should be expected. Local pickup is available in Royal Oak, Michigan. Key Words: RStK, Pottery, Porcelain, Ceramic, Painted, Hand Painted, Handmade, Girl, Woman, Bust, Art Nouveau, Flowers, Floral
Price: 5300 USD
Location: Royal Oak, Michigan
End Time: 2024-12-29T21:12:54.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Origin: Austria
Antique: Yes
Signed By: RStK
Signed: Yes
Color: Blue, Ivory, Gold
Material: Porcelain
Item Length: 8"
Subject: Woman
Vintage: Yes
Brand: RStK Amphora
Type: Porcelain Bust
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Era: 19th Century
Item Height: 16"
Style: Art Nouveau
Theme: Woman
Features: Decorative, Hand-Molded, Hand Painted, High Gloss
Production Style: Art Pottery
Country/Region of Manufacture: Austria
Backstamp: Printed
Production Technique: Pottery
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 16"
