1880's Emil Fischer Budapest Tall Water Ewer Orientalist Ibrik Shape

Description

A very unique and captivating large pottery ewer
Stylishly sculptured body, intricately shaped as an Islamic Ibrik. Exquisitely decorated with … more A very unique and captivating large pottery ewer
Stylishly sculptured body, intricately shaped as an Islamic Ibrik. Exquisitely decorated with hand painted enamels with floral motifs in unusually combined colors with gilt outlines
Modeled and twisted applied handle
Fanciful and slightly whimsical creation, based on Hungarian Historismus decorative motifs with incorporated Orientalist/Ottoman designs, characteristic of Fisher's production
Exceptional artistry and workmanship
Stamped underside Patent / Fisher J / Budapest 658
Fischer J. Budapest was founded by Ignace Fischer, in Pest, Hungary, in 1864. (Pest is the eastern half of the modern Hungarian capital Budapest which was united with the western half, Buda, in 1873). His pieces bear the mark “Fischer J.” with the “J” being the same letter as “I” in Hungarian. Ignace was succeeded by his son Emil around 1885. The factory eventually experienced financial difficulties under Emil's leadership and it was bought by Zsolnay Pottery in 1895.
The presented here ewer is most likely a work of Emil Fisher
Circa 1880's, Hungarian

Measurements: Approximately 17.5" tall x 7" spout to handle x 6.25" widest diameter x 3.75" base diameter
It weighs 4 lbs. 4 oz.

Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. No issues to be noted besides slightest loss of gilt on the handle. All original less