Sunset Rose

Name: Sunset Rose
 
Type: Twin-Handled Decorative Vase
 
Year: Circa 1900–1920
 
Set: No
 
Mark: None - Marked Austria, maker unidentified
 
History: This piece is a classic example of Austrian porcelain from the turn of the 20th century, a period when Austria (especially Bohemia) was exporting large quantities of decorative ceramics to the American and European markets. The red “Austria” backstamp is typical of export wares post-1891, following the McKinley Tariff Act, which required country-of-origin labeling.
 
 
The form features distinct Art Nouveau influences, especially in the openwork handles and embossed floral motifs around the rim. The scalloped mouth and claw-like pedestal feet further enhance the organic, stylized aesthetic of the period.
 
 
Its cream glaze with yellowish ombré and transfer-printed rose motif on one side aligns with popular Victorian and Edwardian tastes for floral romanticism. The floral decoration is overglaze decal, complemented by hand-applied shading to soften the transitions—characteristic of Austrian production from the Gmundner and Turn-Teplitz regions, though the maker is not definitively identified here.
 
 
Crazing is visible throughout, which is age-appropriate and adds to its antique character. While not rare, these vases are collected for their nostalgic charm and craftsmanship, particularly when in good condition with intact handles and feet.
 
Flaws: Age related crazing