Eichwald - Bernhard Bloch - Vase - Early pressed appliqué from the Barbotine line from the period 1898–1905 - Earthenware

Large Art Nouveau Majolica / Barbotine Vase – Eichwald (Bernhard Bloch) – Model 1919 – Circa 1900

An extremely decorative and distinctive Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) majolica vase, circa 1900, manufactured by the famed Bohemian producer Eichwald (led by Bernhard Bloch).

This model (shape number 1919) perfectly reflects the naturalistic aesthetics of the early Jugendstil period. The organic, undulating form is adorned at the sides with elegant handles featuring flowing whip-like lines.

The vase is richly decorated with large, three-dimensional roses and rosebuds in high relief (barbotine/appliqué), surrounded by detailed green leaves and stems. The piece is executed in a technically complex majolica glaze with a beautiful, organic color gradient: a deep, warm chocolate brown at the base that gracefully rises to an ochre to olive-green glaze at the neck. The interior of the rim is finished with a contrasting pale pink glaze.

On the underside sits the authentic, impressed model number 1919 and the handwritten black blind stamp number 7. The absence of an export stamp such as "Made in Czechoslovakia" confirms an early production date before 1918, during the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

• Manufacturer: Eichwald (Bernhard Bloch)
• Origin: Eichwald, Bohemia (Austria-Hungary / present-day Dubí, Czech Republic)
• Period: Circa 1898 – 1905 (Art Nouveau / Jugendstil)
• Material: Majolica / Barbotine (glazed earthenware)
• Model number: 1919 (stamped on the underside)

In excellent, authentic condition, with a beautiful glaze and a fine, age-appropriate craquelure network in the glaze. No restorations. (see detail photos for an accurate impression).

This lot is packed with the utmost care, in ultra-safe packaging (double boxing). Shipping to the winning bidder is always fully insured and sent with a Track & Trace code.