Art Nouveau Wall Mirror with Flowers and Cupids by Michael Powolny, 1890s

Oval mirror framed by a dense coloured floral wreath formed of ceramic, on the upper rim two winged putti, between them a bird in the middle. By Michael Powolny (1871 – 1954) Nowadays, art experts attest Michael Powolny’s work as the work of one of the most important ceramic artists and designers of Austrian Art Nouveau. Powolny’s companions and successors were significantly influenced by him, since he had left behind a work that was extremely important for Viennese ceramic art. Powolny’s putti – many of them made on behalf of Wiener Keramik (WK) – are sought after by knowledgeable Art Nouveau collectors, both because of their modeling quality and because of the endearing and distinctive appearance. Manufactured by United Vienna and Gmunden Ceramics Ceramics, bright earthenware, glossy finish, multicolored hand-painting Designed ca. 1910 Made circa 1913-1919 Marks: WK+grapes – Wiener Keramik /= Vienna Ceramics KG+flower – Keramik Gmunden /= Gmunden Ceamics Model number 287 Dimensions: height: 20,0 cm / 11.81 in width: 23,0 cm / 9.05 in depth: 4,5 cm / 1.77 in This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity

issues arising from misattribution