Danish Art Nouveau Stoneware Vase with Bird and Oak Branch Relief from Ipsen, 1920s

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An exceptional art nouveau stoneware vase by the esteemed danish ceramics manufacturer p. Ipsens enke, model number 13/50, dating to … Read more An exceptional art nouveau stoneware vase by the esteemed danish ceramics manufacturer p. Ipsens enke, model number 13/50, dating to circa 1925. This sculptural work exemplifies the organic elegance of the art nouveau movement, featuring a finely modeled bird perched on an oak branch adorned with acorns and foliage, rendered in deeply dimensional relief. The composition wraps gracefully around the vessel, creating a dynamic interplay of form and narrative. The vase is finished in a richly nuanced glaze, transitioning from warm amber and golden ochre tones at the shoulder to deep mossy green at the base, enhancing the sculptural depth and lending a luminous, almost atmospheric quality to the surface. The subtle matte sheen further accentuates the naturalistic textures of the design. Ipsen’s production is celebrated for its craftsmanship and artistic ambition, and this piece stands as a refined example—balancing decorative beauty with sculptural presence. A striking standalone object or a sophisticated addition to a curated ceramics collection. The underside retains the impressed model number “13/50”, confirming its authenticity within the ipsen catalog.

details: creator: p. Ipsens enke (maker) origin: denmark date of manufacture: circa 1925 period: 1920–1929 style: art nouveau materials: glazed stoneware model number: 13/50 dimensions: height: 8.67 in (22 cm) diameter: 5.12 in (13 cm) this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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