April 25, 2024
Antique FISCHER J. BUDAPEST large ceramic reticulated vase 1867-1895
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Lovely and impressive reticulated vase with impressed marks for Ignac Fischer (1867 - 1895) - in great condition with no damage. Impressed marks on the vase are Fischer J, Budapest, 995 (nb in hungarian I and J the same, hence Fischer J = Fischer Ignac) 14" in height, 8" in width at it's widest Fischer J Budapest history: Ignac Fischer acquired his knowledge of arts and crafts in Hungary at his father's manufacture of ceramics in Tata-Tóváros. He then further refined and developed his knowledge of ceramics at the factory in Hungary. Ignác founded his own workshop at Pest in 1864. At first, he dealt only with painting the china products of other factories. However, he produced his own ceramics beginning in 1867. Similar to Zsolnay, Fischer also specialized in the production of ornamentally decorated ceramics. He was successful mainly with his Majolica ware, sold in Austria-Hungary and also sold for export. Fischer also produced pieces decorated with Chinese motifs sold at the Hungarian Exposition of 1885. He was successful in winning many major awards. Eventually his son Emil took over the operation. But by 1885, under the direction of Emil Fischer, the factory slowly began to lose its standing and eventually became the property of the Zsolnay Factory in Pecs in south west Hungary. Some have asserted that Zsolnay bought out the
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