Limited Masterworks Vase Dahlia

For the "Limited Masterworks 2019" collection, this opulent Neobaroque vase - designed in 1895 based on a sketch by Paul Georg Eras and Emmerich Andresen - has been reenvisioned. The intricate reliefs and structural elements are lavishly plated with gold; countless structural overlays depicting a variety of dahlia blossoms are arranged in detail on the expansive, rounded form. The filigree flower petals are individually shaped and applied by hand using precise embossing techniques. In contrast to the vase's opulent shape, the delicate flowers are painted on in pastel hues. The naturalistic dahlias, which were developed specifically for this vase, are applied with the finest possible brushstrokes. The decorative painting and the subtle staffage of the sculptural flower elements, which also feature restrained colouring, marry the shape with the décor to create a harmonious whole.