RARE Antique German Porcelain Portrait Vase Charlotte von Hagn Steiler Beauties For Sale

RARE Antique German Porcelain Portrait Vase Charlotte von Hagn Steiler Beauties

Don’t miss the opportunity to add thisRAREvase featuring one of Joseph KarlSteiler’s 36Gallery of Beauties-Charlotte von Hagnto your collection. While Steiler’s beauties were frequently rendered on cabinetplates, yourarelysee one of Steiler’s beauties featured on a cabinetvase, making this atruly rare piece!

Exceptional antique German porcelain portrait vase featuring a finely painted likeness ofCharlotte von Hagn.The elegant vase features an oval portrait reserve framed by elaborate gilt scrollwork and ornamental decoration against an ivory ground, with rich burgundy accents. The portrait’s jewelry, coiffure, and carefully rendered features are complemented by the vase’s lavish gold decoration.A striking display piece with a historically significant portrait subject and richly decorated presentation makingthis a must have addition to collectors’ of antique German porcelain, portrait vases, Steiler Gallery of Beauties, and nineteenth-century German art.

Steiler’sGallery of Beauties- This beautiful portrait vase was designed after artist Joseph Stieler’s portrait paintings. Joseph Karl Stieler (1781-1858) was a famous 19th century portraitist and the favorite painter ofKing Ludwig I of Bavaria. Stieler was commissioned by King Ludwig to paint36women from 1827-1842; their portraits are on view at the Schloss Nymphenburg. King Ludwig devoted his gallery(‘Schonheitsgalerie’in the Schloss Nymphenburg, Munich, Germany) to beautiful women of his kingdom. The King personally selected each of the 36 subjects and commissioned Stieler to paint their portraits. As a reward for their cooperation, the women were given the dresses in which they were painted.

Rarity-Steiler’s works of art were widely reproduced on Royal Vienna porcelain plates. Stieler themed plates are often of impeccable quality and are rarely available for sale. Collectors will often collect the entire set of 36 portrait plates.WhileSteiler’s beauties were widely reproduced on Royal Vienna porcelain plates, yourarelysee a Steiler beautyfeaturedon a vase making this vaseIncredibly Rare, aHighly Collectibleitem and aStrong Additionto any Steiler Gallery ofBeautiescollection.

Charlotte von Hagn- was a famous German actress and was one ofSteiler’s 36Gallery of Beauties. Sheperformed in Vienna, Dresden, Berlin, Budapest, St Petersburg and Hamburg and was celebrated everywhere she went. Her talent for comedy was reportedly based on her beauty and demeanor. She was described as a witty and charming conversationalist. She is believed to have had multiple affairs including one with Bavarian King Ludwig I. Charlotte met the king shortly after her 17th birthday, and after a brief tryst the smitten monarch commissioned a portrait of her from his court painter Joseph Karl Stieler in 1828 for his Gallery of Beauties.

The painting portrays Charlotte as the character of Thekla from Schiller’s poem “Wallensteins Camp,” one of Ludwig’s favorite pieces of literature.

This beautiful piece was made by Richard Klemm’s decorating studio in Dresden Germany (based upon marks on base).

Condition:

Excellent antique condition.Please review all photographs carefully for the condition of the porcelain, gilding, and painted decoration.

Dimensions:

6 ¼” tall x 2 ¾” wide

Marks - the base bears:

·Blue Crown & “ŘK” Emblem forRichardKlemm’s decorating studio Dresden Germany

·“GERMANY”

·Impressed: “2320” model/pattern

·Handwritten inscription “Charlotte v Hagn” in red font

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