Reissner, Stellmacher & Kessel (Turn-Teplitz, Bohemia, Austria, 1892-1906)
attrib. Paul Dachsel
Monumental Candlestick No. 3544
drip glaze, hard earthenware
13 5/8” high x 7 ¼” diameter
Notes: Attributed to the artist and designer Paul Dachsel this monumental candlestick utilizes new scientific discoveries and non-traditional techniques through the ‘Drip Glaze’ and hand-finished biomorphic form. The cream and brown ground is enhanced with a colourful rainbow of blue, rose and green glazes over an organic structure designed to function as a sculptural candlestick with double bobèche and buttressed handle and column.
Markings: impressed AM-3 ‘AMPHORA’ oval backstamp, ‘3544’ ‘C’ and AM-11, c. 1900-1904.
Condition: Vintage, Very Good
For Accuracy: insignificant wear. See Photographs.
