Offered here from the dougfinds collection of curated fashion, accessories, clothing, collectibles, and unique gifts is this beautiful antique Robert Hanke Royal Wettina porcelain vase, produced in Austria during the height of the Art Nouveau movement.

Standing approximately 6 inches tall, this elegant cabinet vase features one of Robert Hanke's most recognizable decorative styles: soft ivory porcelain accented by richly colored pink roses, flowing gilt embellishments, and elaborate openwork molded handles adorned with delicate berry clusters.

The underside bears the Royal Wettina crown backstamp used by the Robert Hanke factory during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, placing production between approximately 1882 and 1914, making this a genuine piece of pre-World War I European decorative art.

What makes this example especially desirable is its remarkable state of preservation.

The elaborate molded handles remain completely intact, including every berry cluster and connecting bridge. These fragile protrusions are almost always found with chips, repairs, or losses after more than a century of use, making intact examples increasingly difficult to locate.

The softly tapered body is decorated with richly colored pink roses surrounded by flowing Art Nouveau gilt scrollwork. The restrained ivory glaze allows the floral decoration to stand out beautifully while maintaining the elegant aesthetic that made Austrian decorative porcelain so popular during the Belle Époque.

Because Robert Hanke's Austrian production effectively ended with the political changes surrounding World War I, pieces bearing the Royal Wettina mark represent artifacts from a vanished European empire and remain highly collectible today.

Measurements

• Height: approximately 6 inches
• Width: approximately 4½ inches

Detailed Condition

This vase presents beautifully.

• No chips found
• No cracks found
• No repairs observed
• No significant crazing observed
• Openwork handles and molded berry clusters are complete and intact
• Floral decoration remains vibrant
• Gilt decoration shows expected light age-related wear
• Minor shelf wear to the base consistent with age

Considering this piece is well over 100 years old, its overall preservation is exceptional.

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