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Beautiful pair of vintage Zsolnay Porcelain Figurines. They are small and perfect for that little spot in your home that …
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Beautiful pair of vintage Zsolnay Porcelain Figurines. They are small and perfect for that little spot in your home that is begging for something interesting. Also a wonderful gift for someone who loves pretty things or Art Nouveau inspired art. Sitting Child and Child with Basket.
In 1853, Miklos Zsolnay established a ceramics company that supported an art pottery division. The company quickly became internationally acclaimed. In 1893, under the influence of Clément Massier's lusterware, Zsolnay's chemist developed a rich iridescent glaze, marketed as "eosin." The term, named after the Greek goddess Eos, goddess of dawn, was soon to be used to denote the rainbow-hued iridescent finish. Used in combination with etching and gold luster, it appeared for the first time in winter of 1899-1900 in Vienna. Following the trends of Art Nouveau and Jugendstil, the newly developed glaze was applied to fantastic sculptural works. Paired with flamboyant color schemes, eosin glazes were applied to free-standing sculptural ceramics as well as simpler vases, achieving results that recall Fauve landscapes and Tiffany motifs.
Eosin Glaze: Developed in 1893 with chemists Vince Wartha and Lajos Petrik, this closely guarded, highly iridescent metallic glaze shifts in color—producing rich, rainbow hues that resemble painted light. It became a hallmark of the Art Nouveau movement.
Zsolnay's exceptional designs won international acclaim, notably taking home the Grand Prix at the 1878 Paris World's Fair, which cemented the brand's luxury status.
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- Dimensions
- 4.5ʺW × 3ʺD × 3ʺH
- Styles
- Art Nouveau
- Artist
- Zsolnay
- Brand
- Zsolnay
- Designer
- Zsolnay
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Bottle Green
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