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Early 20th Century Austrian Bronze Sculpture "Standing Pig" by Franz Bergman
Early 20th Century Austrian Bronze Sculpture "Standing Pig" by Franz Bergman

Early 20th Century Austrian Bronze Sculpture "Standing Pig" by Franz Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in London, GB

and very fine hand finished surface detail, signed with the Bergman 'B' in an amphora vase

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Standing Blackbird" by Franz Bergman
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Standing Blackbird" by Franz Bergman

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Standing Blackbird" by Franz Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in London, GB

naturalistic cold painted colours and fine intricate detail, signed with the Bergman ‘B’ in an amphora vase

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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Standing Cockerel" by Franz Bergman
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Standing Cockerel" by Franz Bergman

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Standing Cockerel" by Franz Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in London, GB

painted colours and fine intricate detail, signed with the Bergman ‘B’ in an amphora vase ADDITIONAL

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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze of a "Standing Grouse" by Franz Bergman
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze of a "Standing Grouse" by Franz Bergman

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze of a "Standing Grouse" by Franz Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in London, GB

naturalistic cold painted colours and fine intricate detail, signed with the Bergman ‘B’ in an amphora vase

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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Parrot on a Perch" by Franz Bergman
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Parrot on a Perch" by Franz Bergman

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Parrot on a Perch" by Franz Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in London, GB

signed with the Bergman ‘B’ in an amphora vase ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height

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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "Kangaroo" by Franz Bergman
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "Kangaroo" by Franz Bergman

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "Kangaroo" by Franz Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in London, GB

chased surface detail and good naturalistic colour, signed with the Bergman 'B' in an Amphora vase

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Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th C Tall French Green Handled Ceramic Vessel
Early 20th C Tall French Green Handled Ceramic Vessel

Early 20th C Tall French Green Handled Ceramic Vessel

Located in Troy, MI

Found in France, this large amphora-shaped vase dates from approximately 1910. Glazed in

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Man Writing by a Table" by Franz Bergman
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Man Writing by a Table" by Franz Bergman

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Man Writing by a Table" by Franz Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in London, GB

finished surface detail, signed with the Bergman ‘B’ in an amphora vase & stamped Made in Austria

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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Kneeling Man Praying" by Franz Bergman
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Kneeling Man Praying" by Franz Bergman

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Kneeling Man Praying" by Franz Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in London, GB

detail. Signed with the Bergman ‘B’ in an amphora vase and stamped Geschutzt ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Amphora Shaped Porcelain Sèvre Vase with Bronze Parts
Napoleon III Amphora Shaped Porcelain Sèvre Vase with Bronze Parts

Napoleon III Amphora Shaped Porcelain Sèvre Vase with Bronze Parts

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

Napoleon III Amphora shaped porcelain in the style of Sèvre vase with bronze parts.

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture "Arab Girl" by Franz Bergman
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture "Arab Girl" by Franz Bergman

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture "Arab Girl" by Franz Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in London, GB

chased surface detail and and good naturalistic colour, signed with the Bergman 'B' in an amphora vase

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Bronze

Albert Genick, a Lithographic Print of an Ancient Greek Vase, an Amphora
Albert Genick, a Lithographic Print of an Ancient Greek Vase, an Amphora

Albert Genick, a Lithographic Print of an Ancient Greek Vase, an Amphora

Located in Downingtown, PA

An Illustrated Legacy: A Chromolithograph of an Ancient Greek Amphora, 1883 This large, striking

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Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Paper

Two Ancient Khmer Tribal Urns / Amphoras
Two Ancient Khmer Tribal Urns / Amphoras

Two Ancient Khmer Tribal Urns / Amphoras

Located in New York, NY

Two ancient tribal urns / amphora / pottery / vases / pitchers / ceramics from the ancient khmer

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18th Century and Earlier Cambodian Tribal Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Clay

Early 20th Century Austrian Bronze entitled "Arab Tent Lamp" by Franz Bergman
Early 20th Century Austrian Bronze entitled "Arab Tent Lamp" by Franz Bergman

Early 20th Century Austrian Bronze entitled "Arab Tent Lamp" by Franz Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in London, GB

fine hand chased surface detail. Signed with the Bergman‘B’ in an amphora vase and stamped Geschutzt

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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Bronze "Pagoda Lamp" by Franz Bergman
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Bronze "Pagoda Lamp" by Franz Bergman

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Bronze "Pagoda Lamp" by Franz Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in London, GB

colours and very good hand chased surface detail. Signed with the Bergman‘B’ in an amphora vase, stamped

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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Bronze

Stone Sculpture of a Classical Nymph Holding an Amphora, 19th Century
Stone Sculpture of a Classical Nymph Holding an Amphora, 19th Century

Stone Sculpture of a Classical Nymph Holding an Amphora, 19th Century

Located in Ibiza, Spain

, possibly a vase or amphora, suggesting a connection to water, fountains, or the symbolism of abundance and

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Stone

Pair English Neoclassical Orange Ground Ashworth Ironstone Urns, as Lamps
Pair English Neoclassical Orange Ground Ashworth Ironstone Urns, as Lamps

Pair English Neoclassical Orange Ground Ashworth Ironstone Urns, as Lamps

By Ashworth Ironstone

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

and Grand Tour antiquity popular during the Regency and Victorian periods. Each amphora-form vase is

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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Brass

Antique Shirvan Rug with Royal Blue Field and Red Corners
Antique Shirvan Rug with Royal Blue Field and Red Corners

Antique Shirvan Rug with Royal Blue Field and Red Corners

Located in New York, NY

The royal blue field presents a one way pattern of three amphora style ecru vases, along with

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Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Wool

Maison Millet, Pair of “ Tritons” Candelabras, France, Circa 1870
Maison Millet, Pair of “ Tritons” Candelabras, France, Circa 1870

Maison Millet, Pair of “ Tritons” Candelabras, France, Circa 1870

By Maison Millet, Pierre Gouthiere

Located in PARIS, FR

style amphora-shaped vases in gilded bronze and "canon de fusil" patinated bronze attributed to Maison

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Staffordshire Classical Urn-Form Lamps
Pair of Staffordshire Classical Urn-Form Lamps

Pair of Staffordshire Classical Urn-Form Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of black Amphora urn-form porcelain vases, each with colorful transfer decoration of

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1880s British Neoclassical Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Pottery

Antique German Orientalist Bronze Sculpture of a Young Boy with Urn by Uhlmann
Antique German Orientalist Bronze Sculpture of a Young Boy with Urn by Uhlmann

Antique German Orientalist Bronze Sculpture of a Young Boy with Urn by Uhlmann

By Waldemar Uhlmann, Hermann Gladenbeck

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A good Belle Epoche bronze modeled as a young boy beside a large amphora or vase. Stylistically

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Late 19th Century German Revival Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 18th Century Louis XVI Bronze Sculpture of Faun and Bacchante
Pair of French 18th Century Louis XVI Bronze Sculpture of Faun and Bacchante

Pair of French 18th Century Louis XVI Bronze Sculpture of Faun and Bacchante

Located in Berlin, DE

centrepieces ("Surtout de Bacchaus"). Bacchante holds an amphora, a vase of fruits at her foot while faun

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Gorham Art Deco Sterling Silver 14-Inch Amphora Vase, 1913
Gorham Art Deco Sterling Silver 14-Inch Amphora Vase, 1913

Gorham Art Deco Sterling Silver 14-Inch Amphora Vase, 1913

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

Modern sterling silver vase. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1913. Tapering cylinder on raised and

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1910s American Art Deco Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Neoclassical Sterling Silver Wine Coaster, 1913
Antique Edwardian Neoclassical Sterling Silver Wine Coaster, 1913

Antique Edwardian Neoclassical Sterling Silver Wine Coaster, 1913

By Harry Freeman

Located in New York, NY

colonnade between Vitruvian scroll borders, and rondels inset with engraved amphora vase; dentil mouth rim

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1910s British Neoclassical Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Scottish Georgian Neoclassical Covered Amphora Urn, 1808
Antique Scottish Georgian Neoclassical Covered Amphora Urn, 1808

Antique Scottish Georgian Neoclassical Covered Amphora Urn, 1808

Located in New York, NY

George III sterling silver covered urn. Made by George Fenwick in Edinburgh in 1808. Ovoid bowl on raised foot; leaf-mounted scroll bracket handles. Cover double-domed with acorn fin...

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Early 1800s British Neoclassical Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ceramic Vase, Pair of Amphoras, Ciboure Pottery, France, circa 1925
Ceramic Vase, Pair of Amphoras, Ciboure Pottery, France, circa 1925

Ceramic Vase, Pair of Amphoras, Ciboure Pottery, France, circa 1925

By Ciboure

Located in New York, NY

One of a set of beautiful ceramics from Ciboure Pottery, this pair of vases is inspired by

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Stoneware

Amphora Vase
Amphora Vase

Amphora Vase

Unavailable|$765

Amphora Vase

By Amphora

Located in Fremantle, W.Australia

An Art Deco amphora vase depicting a peacock.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Amphora, Vase Art-nouveau Vers 1900
Amphora, Vase Art-nouveau Vers 1900

Amphora, Vase Art-nouveau Vers 1900

By Amphora

Located in Saint-Andre lez Lille, France

AMPHORA, VASE ART-NOUVEAU EN CERAMIQUE VERS 1900

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Amphora Vase

Classical Amphora Vase in Black Painted Terracotta
Classical Amphora Vase in Black Painted Terracotta

Classical Amphora Vase in Black Painted Terracotta

Located in Copenhagen, Copenhagen

Classical Amphora vase in black painted terracotta with classical decoration in extremely high

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1870s Danish Neoclassical Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century Hammered Copper Amphora Vase
Early 20th Century Hammered Copper Amphora Vase

Early 20th Century Hammered Copper Amphora Vase

Located in Fulton, CA

Early 1900s Arts & Crafts hand-hammered copper amphora vase. Precise and highly skilful hammered

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Early 20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Copper

Pair of Large Amphora Vases by Barbedienne
Pair of Large Amphora Vases by Barbedienne

Pair of Large Amphora Vases by Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Louis-Constant Sevin

Located in Jonquerettes, FR

Pair of large Neoclassical amphora vases in onyx-marble,'Champleve' enamels and gilded bronze

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19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Ormolu, Enamel

Art Nouveau Pair of Creta Glass Silvered Papillon Amphora Vases by Johann Loetz
Art Nouveau Pair of Creta Glass Silvered Papillon Amphora Vases by Johann Loetz

Art Nouveau Pair of Creta Glass Silvered Papillon Amphora Vases by Johann Loetz

Located in Cape Town, ZA

A pair of iridescent glass Amphora vases with a silver Art Nouveau organic floral decoration

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Early 1900s South African Art Nouveau Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Glass

Riessner & Kessel, Amphora Vase, 1900

Riessner & Kessel, Amphora Vase, 1900

By Reissner Stellmacher & Kessel

Located in Southampton, NY

Gres-Bijou vase decorated with chestnuts and cabochons, Turn-Teplitz, Bohemia, 1900-1906; marked

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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Clay

Art Nouveau Ceramic Amphora Vase Poppies by Stellmacher
Art Nouveau Ceramic Amphora Vase Poppies by Stellmacher

Art Nouveau Ceramic Amphora Vase Poppies by Stellmacher

By Reissner Stellmacher & Kessel

Located in Chicago, IL

This is an unusually shaped vase with beautifully painted poppies, having four vaselets.

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Amphora Vase

Pair of 19th Century German Neoclassical Amphora Vases
Pair of 19th Century German Neoclassical Amphora Vases

Pair of 19th Century German Neoclassical Amphora Vases

By Ferdinand Gerbing

Located in New York, NY

A pair of mid-19th century German Neoclassical polychrome painted terracotta vases by Ferdinand

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Mid-19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Terracotta

Large Antique Amphora Vase with Cherubs or Putti and Flowers
Large Antique Amphora Vase with Cherubs or Putti and Flowers

Large Antique Amphora Vase with Cherubs or Putti and Flowers

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

This large vase is in absolutely perfect condition and the quality of the hand painting is just

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19th Century European Victorian Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Large Paul Dachsel Amphora Water Lillies Vase Art Nouveau Circa 1900
Large Paul Dachsel Amphora Water Lillies Vase Art Nouveau Circa 1900

Large Paul Dachsel Amphora Water Lillies Vase Art Nouveau Circa 1900

By Paul Dachsel

Located in London, GB

A Large Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel large Amphora vase decorated with water lilies; attributed

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Pottery

Amphora Dandelion Vase
Amphora Dandelion Vase

Amphora Dandelion Vase

Unavailable|$1,200

Amphora Dandelion Vase

By Amphora

Located in Chicago, IL

Glazed and hand painted with a dandelion motif. Signed on the bottom Amphora.

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Early 20th Century Czech Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Basalt Style Amphora Table Lamp
19th Century Basalt Style Amphora Table Lamp

19th Century Basalt Style Amphora Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

Basalt style amphora vase by Gerbing & Stephan Marks from the 1890s wired for a table lamp

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19th Century Antique Amphora Vase

AMPHORA - Rare Grès Bijou Vase Circa 1904-1906
AMPHORA - Rare Grès Bijou Vase Circa 1904-1906

AMPHORA - Rare Grès Bijou Vase Circa 1904-1906

By Amphora

Located in Paris, FR

AMPHORA - Rare Grès-Bijou Vase from the "Semiramis" serie Circa 1904-1906. Signed and numbered

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Stoneware

Art Nouveau Vase by Amphora Factory Riessner & Kessel, Teplitz, Austria
Art Nouveau Vase by Amphora Factory Riessner & Kessel, Teplitz, Austria

Art Nouveau Vase by Amphora Factory Riessner & Kessel, Teplitz, Austria

By Amphora

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Art Nouveau Vase by Amphora Factory Riessner & Kessel, Teplitz, Austria. Markings relate to circa

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Amphora Vase

Amphora RSTK Enamel Pottery Vase Portrait of a Beauty Art Nouveau, circa 1900
Amphora RSTK Enamel Pottery Vase Portrait of a Beauty Art Nouveau, circa 1900

Amphora RSTK Enamel Pottery Vase Portrait of a Beauty Art Nouveau, circa 1900

By Amphora

Located in WILMINGTON, CA

Amphora RSTK enamel pottery vase portrait of a beauty Art Nouveau, circa 1900. The central area

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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Amphora Dragon Vase, 1900, Austria
Amphora Dragon Vase, 1900, Austria

Amphora Dragon Vase, 1900, Austria

By Eduard Stellmacher

Located in New York, NY

An Amphora Ceramic Dragon Vase, 1900, Austria. A Blue and Gold Winged Dragon Vase.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Earthenware

Amphora Austria Edda Ceramic Stalactites Vase #3820, circa 1900
Amphora Austria Edda Ceramic Stalactites Vase #3820, circa 1900

Amphora Austria Edda Ceramic Stalactites Vase #3820, circa 1900

By Amphora Austria Manufactory

Located in Pasadena, CA

Amphora Austria Edda ceramic vase #3820. The top rim of the vase replicates stalactites. The

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Early 1900s European Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Riessner and Kessel Amphora Ceramic Art Nouveau Pottery Basket
Rare Riessner and Kessel Amphora Ceramic Art Nouveau Pottery Basket

Rare Riessner and Kessel Amphora Ceramic Art Nouveau Pottery Basket

By Amphora

Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland

A charming and unusual piece from the well known ceramic factory Amphora of Riessner & Kessel in

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Enamel

Portrait Vase Art Nouveau Ceramics Amphora Bohemia circa 1898 Flowers
Portrait Vase Art Nouveau Ceramics Amphora Bohemia circa 1898 Flowers

Portrait Vase Art Nouveau Ceramics Amphora Bohemia circa 1898 Flowers

Located in Vienna, AT

Portrait vase Art Nouveau ceramics circa 1898 manufactured by Amphora Riessner Stellmacher & Kessel

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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Vase with Sea Monster Art Nouveau Ceramics Amphora Bohemia, circa 1900
Vase with Sea Monster Art Nouveau Ceramics Amphora Bohemia, circa 1900

Vase with Sea Monster Art Nouveau Ceramics Amphora Bohemia, circa 1900

Located in Vienna, AT

of the Amphora works, designed this vase around 1900. He was inspired by drawings from contemporary

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Amphora Blow-Out Portrait Vase, Austria, 1900
Art Nouveau Amphora Blow-Out Portrait Vase, Austria, 1900

Art Nouveau Amphora Blow-Out Portrait Vase, Austria, 1900

By Eduard Stellmacher

Located in New York, NY

An Extremely Rare Monumental Amphora Ceramic Blow Out Portrait Vase, Austria,1900. Mint Original

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Earthenware

Paul Dachsel Amphora Earthenware Art Nouveau Orchid Vase Hand-Painted
Paul Dachsel Amphora Earthenware Art Nouveau Orchid Vase Hand-Painted

Paul Dachsel Amphora Earthenware Art Nouveau Orchid Vase Hand-Painted

By Paul Dachsel

Located in London, GB

Remarkable hand-painted naturalistically modelled purple orchid vase with gold highlights by Paul

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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Earthenware

Huge Pair Of Vases By Delphin Massier Vallauris 19th Century 93 Cm In Height
Huge Pair Of Vases By Delphin Massier Vallauris 19th Century 93 Cm In Height

Huge Pair Of Vases By Delphin Massier Vallauris 19th Century 93 Cm In Height

By Delphin Massier

Located in charmes, FR

pair of large amphora vases with two ceramic handles with enamelled decoration of hollyhocks on an

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Amphora Vase

Materials

Ceramic

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Antique Amphora Vase For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique amphora vase available at 1stDibs. An antique amphora vase — often made from ceramic, earthenware and porcelain — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique amphora vase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique amphora vase is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique amphora vase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Amphora, Reissner Stellmacher & Kessel and Amphora Austria Manufactory are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Amphora Vase?

An antique amphora vase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,345, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $46,669.

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For thousands of years, vases and vessels have had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world. In Ancient Greece, ceramic vessels were used for transporting water and dry goods, holding bouquets of flowers, for storage and more. Outside of utilitarian use, in cities such as Athens, vases were a medium for artistic expressionpottery was a canvas for artists to illustrate their cultures’ unique people, beliefs and more. And pottery skills were handed down from fathers to sons.

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Questions About Antique Amphora Vase
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    The difference between a vase and an amphora comes down to specificity. An amphora is a vessel that features arched handles positioned on either side of its neck. A vase is any decorative container that can be used to hold a flower arrangement. Amphoras can be used as vases, but not all vases are amphoras. Explore an assortment of vases and vessels on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An amphora vase is the Greek vase that has an urn-like shape with a wide mouth, medium-length neck and curved body supported by a footed or flat base. Amphora vases usually have two arched handles. Shop a selection of amphora vases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    To tell if a vase is antique, look for a mark on the bottom of the vase either a NIPPON mark or an overmark over the original maker’s mark.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    The easiest way to identify an antique vase is to check for logos, artist's name or signature at the bottom. These marks may be painted, inked or inscribed. You can also check the edges to identify an antique vase — they are generally more smooth and polished than the rest of the piece. Find an extraordinary collection of antique and vintage vases and vessels on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to identify an antique porcelain vase is to check for a maker’s mark. Gently flip the vase over and look for a signature or logo on the bottom. You may also find the name of the artist or designer. Old vases were also made in wood-based kilns, so an antique vase will likely have small imperfections such as coarseness, crackling or asymmetry. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your vase. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a variety of expertly vetted antique porcelain vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to tell the approximate age of a porcelain vase, including identifying the maker's mark. These are usually located on the bottom of the vase. The maker's mark can help you find the era of manufacture once you know the company or studio that produced the piece. Look for imperfections, which were inevitable with wood-fuelled kilns of the past but uncommon with modern gas-fuelled kilns. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique porcelain from some of the world's top sellers.