A VIENNA STYLE PORTRAIT TANKARD, PAINTED BY WAGNER FINELY (GERMAN-AUSTRIAN 19TH CENTURY), RETAILER MARK OVINGTON BROS, NY, LATE

of Art Nouveau taste, the tankard of cylindrical form, the body of iridescent blue-ground with a continuous floral and foliate motif in platinum and gilt, the scrolled handle and the thumb rest with a crown, the lid matching the iridescent blue-ground and floral motif in platinum and gilt of the body, the interior of the lid is gilt rosette, centered on the body is a half-length portrait of Ruth, gleaning with her arms full of wheat, signed Wagner, lower right corner of portrait, marked with blue underglaze factory mark, red underglaze retailers mark, and black retailers mark in overglaze, inscribed Ruth, in black overglaze, all under base, overall height: 15.24 cm (6 in.)

PROVENANCE
Christie's New York, 24 April 2003 lot 48
Acquired at the above by the current owner

CONDITION
The tankard appears in very good original condition. Discoloration and tarnish visible to the handle, crown and border. Rubbing to the gilt near the base of the portrait. Inspection under UV shows no apparent signs of restoration or repairs. No significant issues to report otherwise.

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