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Rare Pair of Skønvirke Owl Vases – Michael Andersen, c. 1900. An extraordinary, museum-grade pair of early Danish Art Nouveau / Skønvirke ceramic vases by the legendary Michael Andersen & Søn on Bornholm. Incised Model 656 and dating to circa 1900, this monumental, hand-thrown pair features a masterfully sculpted bas-relief of four stylized owls, crowned by an elegant openwork pierced rim. Both feature the workshop's iconic, thick lead-majolica glaze with deep, pooling yellow-green and earthy tones. A sister vase is in the permanent collection of the Vejen Art Museum(published in 'Keramik I lange baner', p. 42). Finding a perfectly matching pair is a generational opportunity for elite collectors. 100% Honest Condition Report:     •    No Structural Damage: Completely intact with no post-production cracks, chips, or hidden restorations.     •    The Base (Kiln Separation): One underbase features a stable, superficial firing crack. A factory birthmark from the kiln, smoothly covered in glaze, with no impact on value or integrity.     •    The Owl's Face (Pinhole): A tiny, production-born white dot (burst glaze bubble) on one owl's forehead reveals the lighter clay underneath.     •    Patina: Beautiful, minor age-related patina and light internal lime deposits from historical use. Specifications: Model 656 (incised)|Height: 20.5 cm|Period: c. 1900|Literature: 'Keramik I lange baner', p. 42.