The esteemed Viennese retailer and manufacturer of porcelain and ceramic ware, Ernst Wahliss Kunst, Porzellan und Faience Fabrik rolled out its Serapis Wahliss line in 1911. The firm had acquired 600 original models of table china from the molds once belonging to the K.K. Austro-Hungarian factory that had closed in 1864. With new designers, like Karl Klaus, who were part of the Jugendstil movement now on board, their “luxury porcelain” designs reflected decidedly modern trends. The influence of Josef Hoffmann, Klaus’s instructor in Vienna at the Kunstgewerbeschule from 1907–1911, is apparent in the geometric patterning and reliance on a simple, but bold, palette. Klaus’s alliance to Hoffmann and his vision for elevating the applied arts to the same status as the fine arts continued on a professional level. The Wiener Werkstatte employed Klaus in 1911, which would remain under the directorship of Hoffmann until its demise in 1932. The scrollwork Klaus incorporated into his design on the domed lid for Serapis Wahliss demonstrates this tie to the Werkstatte and in particular, a stylistic affinity to another one of it’s leading designers, Carl Otto Czeschka.
Secessionist Porcelain Vase by Karl Klaus for Serapis Wahliss
By Karl Klaus, Serapis Fayence Wahliss
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Secessionist Porcelain Lidded Box by KARL KLAUS (1889-1925) for SERAPIS WAHLISS, Vienna, c. 1911, hand-painted in gold and black enamels in a stylized geometric diamond and holly mot...
Porcelain
Secessionist Clock by Karl Klaus for Serapis Wahliss
By Serapis Fayence Wahliss, Karl Klaus
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Porcelain
$145
H 2 in W 3 in D 3 in
Designed By Sybil Connolly For Tiffany & Co. Heart Shaped Porcelain Trinket Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Fashion designer Sybil Connolly designed a fine, small, heart-shaped porcelain trinket box for Tiffany & Co. It's in perfect condition.
Porcelain
$553Sale Price|40% Off
H 5.52 in W 4.41 in D 4.41 in
Bohemian Enamelled Loetz White Tango Glass Box and Cover by Dagobert Peche
By Loetz Glass, Dagobert Peche
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Rare white tango box and cover by Loetz enameled with black stylized flowers and black feet and lid finial designed by Dagobert Peche c.1915.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
$1,112
H 3.15 in W 4.93 in D 3.35 in
Vienna secession jewelry box atr. Dagobert Peche for Wiener Werkstätte
By Wiener Werkstätte, Dagobert Peche
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Vienna secession jewelry box atr. Dagobert Peche for Wiener Werkstätte in excellent original condition.
Brass
$962Sale Price|45% Off
H 5.75 in W 10.32 in D 7.13 in
Karl Springer Tessellated Stone Box with Shagreen Interior
By Karl Springer
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a very handsome and iconic lidded box by Karl Springer. Made of tessellated stone, this example has brass accents and a shagreen interior. There's also a gorgeous wood trim d...
Stone, Brass
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in Dm 3.75 in
Secessionist Vase, Ruddy Pink with Wiener Werkstatte-Influenced Glyphs
By Wittenberg Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Clearly showing the influences of the Vienna Secession and the Wiener Werkstatte, at a time when Vienna led the Germanic world's interpretation of Art Nouveau and Art Deco, this cyli...
Ceramic
Karl Springer Hand Painted Batik Leather Box
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A nice example in beautiful condition. Original invoice pictured.
Leather
$1,633
H 5.91 in W 2.96 in D 2.37 in
Brutalist Bronze Vase by Kaj Blomqvist for Rakennusvaline, Finland, 1960s
By Paul Evans, Kaj Blomquist
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning Brutalist / Scandinavian Modern bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Kaj Blomqvist and made by Rakennusvaline, Finland, 1960s. Great original condition.
Bronze
$2,224
H 3.75 in W 7.49 in D 3.55 in
1900 Erhard and Sohne Secessionist Jugendstil Art Nouveau Copper Brass Case
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Brescia, IT
Jugendstil Box Set Germany, 1900-1909 Copper and Brass Casket Floral decoration Complete with key Marcho embossed under the base Rare item Excellent state of preservation
Brass, Copper
$809
H 2.37 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
Emanuel josef Margold, a secessionist box for the Bahlsen cookie factory c. 1915
By Emanuel Josef Margold
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A rare rectangular shaped box with a hinge cover; tinplate, gilt and with beautiful colourful abstract floral motifs. The bottom is embossed with ‘H. Bahlsens Keks-Fabrik Hannover Königl-Preuss-Staatsmedaille Weltausstellungen - 1904 1910 Grosser Preis 1911 1913 Baltische Ausstellung Malmö 1914 Die Königl. Medaille’ Bahlsen's new designs for ornamental giftware packaging were shown at the exhibition held by the Deutsche Werkbund...
Tin
Japanese Green Gilded Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, an exclusive signature masterpiece in blue and red by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist of the Imari-Arita region of...
Gold
$506
H 1.78 in W 6.11 in D 4.14 in
Emanuel josef Margold, a small secessionist box for the Bahlsen factory, c.1915
By Emanuel Josef Margold
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A nice shaped box with a hinged cover; tinplate, gilt and with beautiful colourful motifs. The bottom is embossed with ‘H. Bahlsens Keks-Fabrik Hannover Königl-Preuss-Staatsmedaille ...
Tin
$1,500
H 8.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.75 in
Antique Art Nouveau Figural Nymph on Gourd Porcelain Vase by Ernst Wahliss
By Ernst Wahliss
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Art Nouveau figural Nymph on gourd porcelain vase by Ernst Wahliss, circa early 1900s. This beautiful large piece made in Austria is in very good vintage condition with no ch...
Porcelain
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H 10.87 in Dm 7.09 in
Important vase, Karl Klaus Serapis Ernst Wahliss Wiener Werkstätte, 1911 Austria
By Karl Klaus, Ernst Wahliss
Located in Wien, AT
A very rare and important vase crafted in Austria. The vase is the work of Karl Klaus (1889-1925) and was crafted by the maker Ernst Wahliss around 1911. The vase has a round base,...
Ceramic
Lidded Porcelain Jugendstil Box
By Serapis Fayence Wahliss, Karl Klaus
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Jugendstil Porcelain Lidded Box by KARL KLAUS (1889-1925) for SERAPIS WAHLISS, Vienna, circa 1911, hand-painted in gold and black enamels in a stylized geometric diamond and holly mo...
Porcelain
Wahliss Viennese Secessionist Austrian Porcelain Basket Dish
By Serapis Fayence Wahliss, Karl Klaus
Located in Astoria, NY
Wahliss Viennese Secession porcelain basket-form dish with gilt accents, designed by architect Karl Klaus in Vienna. Mark underneath. Minor wear to the glaze.
Porcelain