{"product_id":"josef-ahne-opaline-portrait-vase-auburn-flowers-part-2","title":"Josef Ahne Opaline Portrait Glass Vase, Auburn Woman and Orange Flowers, 9 in, Part II","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite antique Victorian-era cabinet vase features a finely hand-painted portrait of a veiled young auburn-haired woman adorned with orange flowers, rendered with remarkable realism on a semi-translucent opaline glass ground. The reverse features a delicate hand-painted pastel medallion. This exceptional piece is \u003cstrong\u003efully signed by the renowned 19th-century porcelain and glass artist Josef Ahne\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vase is crafted from high-quality, semi-translucent opaline art glass. It features elegant, hand-applied gold gilt accents and is elevated on a layered pedestal base. \u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that this listing is for one vase which forms Part II of a matching pair.\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed works by Josef Ahne are highly prized, making this a spectacular addition to any collection of investment-grade European Victorian art glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🏛️ \u003cstrong\u003eRare Acquisition Opportunity: The Complete Matching Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional vase is part of an originally intended, mirrored pair hand-painted by the renowned master artist Josef Ahne. Finding a single piece of this size and quality is a collector's milestone, but finding an intact, complementary pair is exceedingly rare. This vase is individually numbered \"6\" on the bottom, denoting its place within the sequence of the artist's sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Matching Listing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sister vase (Part I) features a complementary portrait of a veiled brunette woman with coral roses, also with a pastel medallion reverse, numbered \"3\" on the bottom, designed to flank a mantelpiece, sideboard, or display cabinet perfectly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePair Discount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purchase both pieces together and save 10% — discount is applied automatically at checkout. No code needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications and Measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Josef Ahne (Signed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cased Opaline Art Glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 19th Century (Victorian Period)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bohemian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Veiled Auburn Portrait with Orange Flowers; Pastel Medallion Reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artist-signed hand-painted enamel artwork with hand-gilded gold detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 inches (approx. 22.86 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Widest Point):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 inches (approx. 12.7 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop Rim Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.25 inches (approx. 8.26 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.25 inches (approx. 8.26 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 lbs (approx. 0.68 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignatures\/Marks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed by Josef Ahne. Hand-numbered \"6\" on the underside of the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent antique condition consistent with age and careful display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork \u0026amp; Signature:\u003c\/strong\u003e The hand-painted portrait, floral detailing, and artist signature remain exceptionally crisp, vivid, and beautifully preserved with minimal to no paint loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlass Structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pristine structural condition. 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