Artist Collectors Tin No. 1 by Barbara Brenner for Rosenthal Studio-Line, Germany, 1980s

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A colourful postmodern porcelain collector’s box designed by German artist Barbara Brenner for Rosenthal Studio-Line. The first edition in the … Read more A colourful postmodern porcelain collector’s box designed by German artist Barbara Brenner for Rosenthal Studio-Line. The first edition in the Künstler-Sammeldosen (Artist Collection Boxes) series, this distinctive lidded object combines playful geometric forms, vivid colours and expressive graphic decoration, reflecting the experimental spirit of 1980s European design.

Designer: Barbara Brenner

Manufacturer: Rosenthal Studio-Line

Collection: Künstler-Sammeldosen (Artist Collection Boxes)

Series Number: 1

Country of Manufacture: Germany

Period: c. 1980s–1990s

Material: Porcelain

Colours: Multicoloured

Finish: Glossy

Dimensions

Height: 17 cm

Width: 9.5 cm

Depth: 9.5 cm

Condition

Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks or restorations observed. Minimal shelf wear consistent with careful display. Signed and factory-marked on the underside.

The box is distinguished by its angular body, pointed lid and boldly contrasting graphic patterns. Its vivid colours and playful geometry recall the visual experimentation of the Memphis movement, alongside influences from Pop Art, comic illustration and postmodern architecture.

Brenner transforms the traditional lidded porcelain container into an expressive decorative object in which form and surface interact. The pointed upper section creates a distinctive silhouette, while the colourful patterns emphasise the different geometric planes, giving the piece an almost miniature architectural character.

As the first design in the Künstler-Sammeldosen series, the box represents Rosenthal's exploration of contemporary artistic expression through collectible porcelain during the late twentieth century.

Style: Postmodern

Materials: Porcelain

Place of Origin: Germany

Condition: Excellent

An appealing collector's piece for admirers of Rosenthal Studio-Line, postmodern ceramics and 1980s design. Its unusual proportions, vibrant colours and graphic decoration make it equally effective as a standalone display object or alongside other artist-designed porcelain from the period. This piece has an attribution mark,
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