Josef Ahne Opaline Portrait Glass Vase, Auburn Woman and Orange Flowers, 9 in, Part II

This 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 fully signed by the renowned 19th-century porcelain and glass artist Josef Ahne.

The 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. Please note that this listing is for one vase which forms Part II of a matching pair. Signed works by Josef Ahne are highly prized, making this a spectacular addition to any collection of investment-grade European Victorian art glass.

🏛️ Rare Acquisition Opportunity: The Complete Matching Set

This 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.

• The Matching Listing: 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.
• Pair Discount: Purchase both pieces together and save 10% — discount is applied automatically at checkout. No code needed.

Specifications and Measurements

• Artist: Josef Ahne (Signed)
• Material: Cased Opaline Art Glass
• Era: Late 19th Century (Victorian Period)
• Origin: Bohemian
• Motif: Veiled Auburn Portrait with Orange Flowers; Pastel Medallion Reverse
• Technique: Artist-signed hand-painted enamel artwork with hand-gilded gold detailing
• Height: 9 inches (approx. 22.86 cm)
• Width (Widest Point): 5 inches (approx. 12.7 cm)
• Top Rim Diameter: 3.25 inches (approx. 8.26 cm)
• Base Diameter: 3.25 inches (approx. 8.26 cm)
• Weight: 1.5 lbs (approx. 0.68 kg)
• Signatures/Marks: Signed by Josef Ahne. Hand-numbered "6" on the underside of the base.

Condition Report

• Overall Condition: Excellent antique condition consistent with age and careful display.
• Artwork & Signature: The hand-painted portrait, floral detailing, and artist signature remain exceptionally crisp, vivid, and beautifully preserved with minimal to no paint loss.
• Glass Structure: Pristine structural condition. Free of cracks, chips, fleabites, surface scratching, or previous repairs.
• Gilding: Minor, age-appropriate rubbing and light fading to the gold gilt borders along the upper rim and tiered base.