Ernst Wahliss was an Austrian ceramicist who created ornate porcelain and earthenware vessels for European elites. Also known for his small-scale sculptures, the artist often depicted Baroque-era women dressed in opulent clothing. Reference: Artnet
Below are some examples and price guides of some Art Nouveau items by Ernst Wahliss including an example of his maker’s mark and an owl umbrella stand.
Ernst Wahliss Maker’s Mark
OWL UMBRELLA STAND with artist’s stamp and impressed 6297 glazed earthenware 24 3/4 in. (62.9 cm) high circa 1900
Technically, this is not a typical Art Nouveau item but it was made during the Art Nouveau era and, basically, couldn’t resist it.
It sold for 20,000 USD at Sotheby’s in 2016
‘Water Lilly’ and ‘Rose’ Two Art Nouveau Ceramic Maidens, circa 1900 in muted vellum tones of pink, green and cream with gilded highlights 62cm and 64cm high, maker’s marks to underside
Sold for £ 1,000 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2015
AMPHORA: GLAZED AND COLOURED CERAMIC VASE DESIGNED BY PAUL DACSHEL ‘CLOSED WATER LILY LEAVES’, CIRCA 1911-12, PRINTED MAKER’S MARKS 12 ½ in. (31.7 cm.) high
Sold for GBP 1,250 at Christie’s in 2016
Ernst Wahliss Vienna Secession Gilt and Hand-Painted Earthenware Cabinet Plate Designed by Franz Staudigl From the Serapis-Fayence line, 1912 Stamped SERAPIS-FAYENCE WAHLISS and FS 6920. Diameter 8 1/8 inches.
Sold for $10,000 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle in 2018
Turn Wien Austrian Art Nouveau large trinket tray featuring a lily pad and nymph motif and gilt trim.
Sold for $400 at Auctions at Showplace in 2021
