‘Winter’, Putto With Flower Wreath, Michael Powolny, Vienna Ceramics, 1910-1912

By Michael Powolny (1871 – 1954):
is considered one of the most important ceramic artists and designers of Austrian Art Nouveau. Powolny’s companions and successors were significantly influenced by him, as he left behind an extremely important oeuvre for Viennese ceramic art. Powolny’s putti – many of which were commissioned by Wiener Keramik (WK) – are sought after by knowledgeable collectors of Art Nouveau due to the quality of their modelling as well as their endearing and unmistakable overall appearance.

Manufactured by Vienna Ceramics (‘Wiener Keramik’)
Ceramic, bright earthenware, glossy finish, multicolored hand-painting, gilding

Designed ca. 1907, made 1910-1912

Marks:
WK with grapes – Wiener Keramik / = Vienna Ceramics
MP – signet of Michael Powolny

Model number 83

Dimensions:
Height: 40,0 cm / 15.74 in
Width: 20,0 cm / 7.87 in
Depth: 18,0 cm / 7.08 in

Bibliography:
– Thomas Arlt / Arthur Weilinger, WIENER KERAMIK / VIENNA CERAMICS Bertold L ffler, Michael Powolny, Werkverzeichnis / Catalog of works, 2018, Wien / Vienna; Page 246, Number 83
– Waltraud Neuwirth, Markenlexikon für Kunstgewerbe (3), Wiener Keramik, Modelle 1906-13 / (= Encyclopedia of Marks of Applied Arts / Viennese Ceramics – models 1906-13); Page 82f, Number 83
– Elisabeth Frottier, Michael Powolny, Keramik und Glas aus Wien 1900 bis 1950 (= Ceramic and glass from Vienna 1900 to 1950); Pages 53, Fig. 25, Catalog of works from Page 193, WV 45, Page 273 Company brands and artist’s signatures.

Condition: Very good