Fischer Emil Budapest Ceramic Vessel
Decorative art, ceramic vessel (likely a vase or urn) • Fischer Emil (Budapest, Hungary)
Style & Movement
Historicist/Secessionist influenced Hungarian Art Pottery
Medium & Technique
Glazed ceramic, hand-painted decoration, featuring underglaze and overglaze techniques with decorative crazing (crackle glaze)
Creation Period
Early 20th Century (circa 1910-1930)
Dimensions & Format
Object with a circular base (approx. 10-15 cm diameter base), three-dimensional format
Subject Description
A ceramic object with circular base, featuring the factory mark of Emil Fischer. The imagery on such pieces typically includes floral, folkloric, or neoclassical motifs common to Hungarian high-end ceramics of the period.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; significant crazing throughout the glaze surface and visible grime/residue on the underside
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $450 USD (contingent on the visibility of the full piece and its decoration)
Auction Estimate
$100 - $300 USD
Provenance History
Stamped 'Made in Hungary', 'FISCHER EMIL BUDAPEST', and 'HAND PAINTED' with a crowned 'F' crest. Includes an incised model number '113/L'. Likely distributed for export market.
Art Historical Significance
Emil Fischer was the son of Mor Fischer (the founder of Herend). His workshop in Budapest specialized in high-quality earthenwares and majolica that bridged the gap between traditional folk motifs and the evolving Art Nouveau/Secession styles of Eastern Europe.
Notable Features
Features a clear blue backstamp and an incised '113/L' inventory number; green felt pads have been applied later to the base for furniture protection.
Condition Issues
Extensive crazing (fine network of cracks) across the glaze, base wear, surface soiling, and potential minor rim frittering characteristic of aged earthenware.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional cleaning of the unglazed base ring; store in a stable environment with low humidity to prevent moisture from entering the crazing lines, which can lead to staining.