Decorated Porcelain Tray by Rosenthal, 1940s

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1940s signed rosenthal decorated porcelain tray

this tray is a prime example of rosenthal’s craftsmanship; the company is one of … Read more 1940s signed rosenthal decorated porcelain tray

this tray is a prime example of rosenthal’s craftsmanship; the company is one of the world’s most prestigious porcelain manufacturers, founded in germany in 1879. It is made from hard-paste porcelain, characterised by its pure white colour and enviable glass-like lustre.
rosenthal is renowned for using raw materials of the highest quality, which give the pieces a delicate yet extremely durable structure.
this is a rectangular serving tray with rounded corners and integrated handles.
the design most likely belongs to the famous ‘maria’ collection, recognisable by its characteristic embossed rim.
the rim features a raised decoration (typically a pomegranate or festoon motif) that frames the decorative band.
the piece blends elements of classicism (in the geometric structure of the rim) with a romantic style provided by the floral garlands.
a refined polychrome band featuring small bouquets of wildflowers (roses, forget-me-nots and violets) runs along the entire inner perimeter.
this type of decoration, such as the ‘sommerstrauss’ or similar variations, is a classic of the bavarian tradition from the first half of the 20th century.
this splendid and extremely elegant decorative piece features gold finishes; a thick border in pure gold defines the outline of the piece, including the handles, lending it a regal and highly sophisticated appearance.
a delicate gold frieze with geometric or dotted motifs frames the floral band towards the centre of the tray, creating a highlight that enhances the white of the porcelain.
this artwork, never before on the market, comes from an important european private collection
the ‘maria’ design, introduced in 1916 and dedicated to the wife of founder philipp rosenthal, has become the best-selling tableware range in history thanks to its ability to combine aristocratic elegance with everyday practicality.

the brand shown belongs to the famous german porcelain manufacture rosenthal, founded by philipp rosenthal in 1879 in selb, bavaria.

the central logo features a crown over two crossed rods (often stylised as "x").

this symbol is the distinctive motif of the manufacture introduced around 1891 to symbolise the "regal quality" of the products.

the name of the company is written with a fluid and elegant cursive character, typical of the markings of the twentieth century.

the inscription "germany" below confirms german production (originally in selb or kronach).

the rosenthal brand is known among collectors for its precise dating system based on dots and dashes added to the standard logo.

the presence of points (in the image you can see two centres under the word) was used by the factory to indicate the exact year of production.

according to the chronology of manufacturing, similar logos with two central dots under "germany" are often attributable to the production of the first half of the twentieth century.

numbers in red (52 33 / 29): these numbers are usually applied overenamel. They represent internal codes of the factory relating to the number of the decore, the shape of the object or the code of the painter/decorator.

it is hard porcelain, with the surface that appears extremely smooth, shiny and a pure white, characteristics that have made rosenthal synonymous with luxury and sophistication internationally.

this brand identifies an authentic piece of the classic rosenthal production, datable to the mid-1900s, characterised by a high attention to technical detail and a solid german artistic tradition. This piece has an attribution mark,
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