Hungarian Hand-Painted Porcelain Collection

Updated August 25, 2026

Lot number21
CategoryPottery, China & Glass
AuctionHugarian Estate Part 2
DateSeptember 8, 2026 at 8:05 PM EDT
Auction houseAmber Door Estate Sales Inc.
LocationNiagara-on-the-Lake, South Carolina

This collection consists of one set of hand-painted Hungarian porcelain items from the renowned factories of Kalocsa, Hollohaza, and Aquincum. The pieces are decorated with traditional folk-art floral motifs. The first item is a round decorative plate featuring a gilded rim. It is hand-painted with a vibrant, asymmetric floral spray including a red poppy, a blue cornflower, a purple pansy, and stalks of yellow and orange grain. The reverse bears a blue underglaze mark with a stylized flower symbol above the text KALOCSA HUNGARY HANDPAINTED, along with handwritten numbers 0031 and TT397U. The second item is a square ashtray with four corner cigarette rests highlighted with red lines. The central decoration is a symmetrical floral arrangement of large orange flowers, a pink rose, and forget-me-nots. The base is stamped in green with an evergreen tree symbol, the circular text HOLLOHAZA HUNGARY 1831, and the number 4. The third item is a small oval ashtray with a gilded rim and two cigarette rests. It features a delicate hand-painted floral bouquet. The reverse is marked with a blue Budapest stamp depicting an eagle on a pedestal with the word AQUINCUM, accompanied by the handwritten script word Kezifestes. Round plate: Diameter approx. 17 cm Square ashtray: Width approx. 13.5 cm Oval ashtray: Length approx. 9 cm (Measurements taken from a visible inch scale). Condition: All items in the collection are in excellent condition. The hand-painted floral decorations and gilded accents remain vibrant and well-preserved. There are no visible chips, cracks, or signs of restoration.

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