Pair of lidded vases; Vienna, c. 1900.

Pair of vases with lid; Vienna, c. 1900.
Glazed and partially gilded porcelain.
Originally rotating pieces, now fixed with plaster or glue.
They have marks on the base.
Measurements: 65 x 26 x 19 cm (x2).
These porcelain vases from Vienna, circa 1900, represent a refined sample of the European decorative art of the late 19th and early 20th century. Elongated and lidded, these pieces are notable for their elegant cobalt blue glaze that serves as a background for the delicate hand-painted scenes typical of Viennese porcelain. Each vase displays female portraits with a notable Romantic influence, framed by gilded garlands and ornamental details that evidence the technical virtuosity of the Viennese workshops. The figures, probably inspired by academic painting, convey grace and serenity, while the gilded touches on the rims and handles reinforce the sumptuous character of the pieces. This type of vases, conceived for the ornamentation of aristocratic interiors, reflects the taste for classicism, feminine idealization and the meticulous craftsmanship of the period.