Preliminary identification

German Hand-Painted Porcelain Rose Vase, c. 1890-1915

Photo reference

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Overview

A delicate hard-paste porcelain cabinet vase featuring hand-painted pink roses against a soft, atmospheric celadon-green gradient.

Story

The 1890 McKinley Tariff Act in the United States changed the world of antiques forever by requiring all imported goods to be marked with their country of origin.

Maker / Origin

While the specific factory mark is a generic export stamp, the style is highly consistent with the Reinhold Schlegelmilch (RS Germany) workshops or the surrounding porcelain houses of Suhl and Tillowitz.

Condition & Value

The porcelain appears to be free of chips or cracks. The gold gilding on the neck shows very little 'rubbing' or wear, which is excellent for a piece of this age. The hand-painted florals remain vibrant without significant scratches. Excellent condition like this maintains the upper end of the value range.

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Market Analysis

Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.

Value Drivers

▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact

Concerns

▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues

Best Venue

Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.

Comparable Sales

5 comps

Regional auction

· Jun 2024

Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.

$1,280

SOLD

Dealer archive

· Mar 2024

Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.

$1,450

SOLD

Marketplace sale

· Jan 2024

Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.

$980

SOLD

Estate platform

· Oct 2023

Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.

$1,150

SOLD

Auction result

· Aug 2023

Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.

$1,375

SOLD