A ROYAL VIENNA PORCELAIN VASE, 'EIN GEHEIMNIS', PAINTED BY WAGNER FINELY, ACKERMANN & FRITZE, GESETZLICH GESCHUTZT TRADEMARK, RETAILED BY OVINGTON BROS NEW YORK , FIRST HALF OF 20TH CENTURY of ovoid form, with two small matching handles, centered in a gold cartouche two young children stand sharing a secret. the little boy dressed in a white peasant shirt, black pants, brown shoes and a green hat stands with his arm around the other child who is dressed in a brown work suit, blue apron, red socks and brown shoes with a fur cap, listening intently. the cartouche is surrounded by gold intricate details in a continuous floral and foliate motif, signed Wagner on the lower left side of the scene. verso features a gold floral bouquet all against a maroon ground. marked with gesetzlich geschutzt trademark in red underglaze, followed by the title Ein Geheimnis in red underglaze, with maker's mark Ackermann & Fritz royal vienna beehive in blue underglaze, followed by Dresden Porcelain gold rose mark in gold underglaze, stamped with retailer's mark Ovington Bros Co. New York in red overglaze, number 03303 Germany in red underglaze all under base of vase; overall height: 33.02 cm (13 in.) CONDITION The work appears in age-appropriate condition. Minor rubbing to the gilt rim around the lip of the vase, rubbing to the gilt handles. Minor scuffs and light surface scratches to the maroon ground on the right side of the vase, visible to the naked eye. Minor light scratches and scuffs to the lower and upper left side of the vase, visible to the naked eye. Light surface dust around the two handles. Inspection under UV shows no signs of restoration. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.