Authentic Bolesławiec hand-painted stoneware vase, executed in the historic Lower Silesian ceramic tradition and bearing the factory stamp “BOLESLAWIEC / HAND-MADE / IN POLAND” with decorator code D-1 to the underside.
This example embodies the export-era renaissance of Polish art pottery (late 20th century, c. 1980s–2000s), when Bolesławiec workshops re-established international prominence through high-fired, lead-free stoneware and distinctive cobalt brush decoration. The form is a classic bulb vase silhouette—compact yet visually grounded—with a softly flared neck and balanced proportions suitable for both floral display and curated shelf presentation.
Attribution & Period
Bolesławiec pottery traces its roots to the 18th century, with the post-war revival (after 1945) consolidating workshops into cooperatives that elevated technical consistency while maintaining hand-decoration. Marked examples with pattern codes such as “D-1” reflect organized production lines typical of late 20th-century export ware and are standard identifiers within the category.
Authenticity & Construction
The decoration combines traditional cobalt spiral banding at rim and foot with hand-painted floral motifs in saturated cobalt blue, iron red, and warm ochre, anchored by rhythmic green foliage. The brushwork remains expressive and clearly hand-rendered rather than transfer-applied, preserving the artisanal character collectors seek in authentic Bolesławiec production.
• Origin: Bolesławiec, Lower Silesia, Poland
• Period: Late 20th century (c. 1980s–2000s)
• Material: High-fired stoneware
• Decoration: Hand-painted underglaze florals with cobalt banding
• Mark: Factory stamp with decorator/pattern code “D-1”
Dimensions & Weight
• Height: approx. 6 3/4 in.
• Mouth diameter: approx. 3.5 in.
Condition
Visible interior base wear/flake and a small glaze chip to the blue band (see close-up photographs). No structural cracks noted. Presents well and remains stable for display. Condition reflected in pricing.
Placement
This piece is described to the best of current scholarly and market knowledge. Any maker or regional attribution is based on visual analysis, materials, construction techniques, and documented stylistic comparisons. As with many vintage and antique glass objects, definitive attribution may not be possible without original labels or factory records. Pricing reflects condition, quality, decorative appeal, and current collector demand rather than a guaranteed maker identification.
ATTRIBUTION & VALUE NOTE
Stamped Bolesławiec production; not attributed to a specific individual decorator beyond the factory code. This is authentic Polish stoneware from the recognized Bolesławiec tradition and priced appropriately within the secondary market for late 20th-century export-era examples.
Authentic Bolesławiec hand-painted stoneware vase, executed in the historic Lower Silesian ceramic tradition and bearing the factory stamp “BOLESLAWIEC / HAND-MADE / IN POLAND” with decorator code D-1 to the underside.
This example embodies the export-era renaissance of Polish art pottery (late 20th century, c. 1980s–2000s), when Bolesławiec workshops re-established international prominence through high-fired, lead-free stoneware and distinctive cobalt brush decoration. The form is a classic bulb vase silhouette—compact yet visually grounded—with a softly flared neck and balanced proportions suitable for both floral display and curated shelf presentation.
Attribution & Period
Bolesławiec pottery traces its roots to the 18th century, with the post-war revival (after 1945) consolidating workshops into cooperatives that elevated technical consistency while maintaining hand-decoration. Marked examples with pattern codes such as “D-1” reflect organized production lines typical of late 20th-century export ware and are standard identifiers within the category.
Authenticity & Construction
The decoration combines traditional cobalt spiral banding at rim and foot with hand-painted floral motifs in saturated cobalt blue, iron red, and warm ochre, anchored by rhythmic green foliage. The brushwork remains expressive and clearly hand-rendered rather than transfer-applied, preserving the artisanal character collectors seek in authentic Bolesławiec production.
• Origin: Bolesławiec, Lower Silesia, Poland
• Period: Late 20th century (c. 1980s–2000s)
• Material: High-fired stoneware
• Decoration: Hand-painted underglaze florals with cobalt banding
• Mark: Factory stamp with decorator/pattern code “D-1”
Dimensions & Weight
• Height: approx. 6 3/4 in.
• Mouth diameter: approx. 3.5 in.
Condition
Visible interior base wear/flake and a small glaze chip to the blue band (see close-up photographs). No structural cracks noted. Presents well and remains stable for display. Condition reflected in pricing.
Placement
This piece is described to the best of current scholarly and market knowledge. Any maker or regional attribution is based on visual analysis, materials, construction techniques, and documented stylistic comparisons. As with many vintage and antique glass objects, definitive attribution may not be possible without original labels or factory records. Pricing reflects condition, quality, decorative appeal, and current collector demand rather than a guaranteed maker identification.
ATTRIBUTION & VALUE NOTE
Stamped Bolesławiec production; not attributed to a specific individual decorator beyond the factory code. This is authentic Polish stoneware from the recognized Bolesławiec tradition and priced appropriately within the secondary market for late 20th-century export-era examples.
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