Vase (3) - Earthenware - Art Nouveau

This ensemble comprises three Art Nouveau majolica vases, attributed to the manufacturer Eichwald, from Bohemia (today Dubí, in the Czech Republic). Produced at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, these pieces exemplify early Jugendstil, recognizable by its flowing lines, organic shapes, and stylized decorative details.

Dimensions :
Small: Height 15 cm – Neck diameter 4 cm – Base diameter 10.5 cm
Medium: Height 32 cm – Small width 15 cm – Large width 18 cm
Large: Height 42 cm – Neck diameter 4.5 cm – Base diameter 18 cm

Crafted in majolica ceramic coated with a glossy dark green glaze, the vases are distinguished by their elegant gilded highlights that emphasize the reliefs and underscore their decorative character. Majolica, a tin-glazed earthenware technique, enables a luminous and deep surface here, highlighting the relief forms obtained by molding and slip.

The shapes reflect a naturalistic and architectural inspiration typical of Art Nouveau.

* One vase, slender and cylindrical, rests on a flared, openwork base, outlined by sinuous lines evoking the “whip stroke” motif.
* A second model, more massive, features a double handle harmoniously integrated into the body and neck, with stylized gilded details enhancing its monumental appearance.
* The third vase, more compact in format, adopts a rounded and sober silhouette, enriched with delicate reliefs and touches of gold.

These pieces are very likely from the factory founded in 1871 by Bernhard Bloch in Eichwald. At that time, some early productions were not systematically marked, which explains the absence of a signature. No other manufacturer produced such characteristic classic green Jugendstil patterns, reinforcing the attribution to Eichwald.

Collectors’ items, Eichwald Majolica vases are valued for the quality of their glaze, the richness of their reliefs, and their excellent condition despite their age. This set stands as a fine example of Bohemian production during the Secession period, combining decorative refinement with technical mastery.