Vally Wieselthier (1895-1945), Tile of Horses

Property from a Private Collector, Savannah, GA Description: Vally Wieselthier (Austrian/American, 1895-1945), Tile of Horses, Hand Painted Ceramic Art Tile, depicting two horses interacting outdoors, framed. Frame size: 13 1/8 in. x 13 1/8 in. Valerie Wieselthier was born to a Jewish family in Vienna, Austria. She attended the Wiener Frauenakademie in Vienna from 1912 to 1914 and studied at the Vienna School of Applied Arts. In addition, she worked as an auxiliary nurse during the First World War. From 1922 to 1927, she ran her own ceramic workshop in cooperation with the Augarten porcelain factory and other companies such as Friedrich Goldscheider, Gmundner Keramik and Lobmeyr. She was known for her expressive and humorous porcelain figures which attracted attention at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et industriels modern in Paris in 1925. She went to the International Exhibition of Ceramic Art in New York City in October 1928. In 1933, she moved to Chicago with Paul Lester Wiener and worked as a designer for the Contempora Group and the Sebring Pottery Company.Measurements: Height: by sight 5 3/4 in. x Width: 5 3/4 in. Condition: Good condition, some craquelure to surface. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS IS', and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.

Estimation:€222.95

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