Royal Copenhagen Unique Museum piece - Vulture on skeleton from 1899

Royal Copenhagen very large vase with lid. The lid has a large figurine of a vulture and the vase is decorated with a skeleton all the way around. This is a unique piece and was made in 1899 for the World Exhibition in Paris 1900. We have a catalogue from the exhibition, where this vase is pictured. The artist is painter and sculptor Carl Mortensen and he was assisted by painter miss L. Boll, who was working as a painter at Royal Copenhagen from 1893 until 1931. She signed the lid. Carl Mortensen was regarded one of the best artists at Royal Copenhagen. His pieces often sold in Paris. In 1894 he was sent to Sankt Petersburg to learn The Imperial factory the techniques that Royal Copenhagen used. This is the very best piece we have ever seen from Royal Copenhagen. It is a true museums piece. Factory first. Height is an impressive 71.5 cm. Perfect condition with no chips, cracks or repairs.