Mid-Century Yellow and White Model 2690 Double-Necked and Cross Loop Vase in Porcelain by Fritz Heidenreich for Rosenthal, 1954

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Iconic sculptural porcelain vase, designed by Fritz Heidenreich for the Selb art department of the Rosenthal manufactory (model number 2690) … Read more Iconic sculptural porcelain vase, designed by Fritz Heidenreich for the Selb art department of the Rosenthal manufactory (model number 2690) in a beautiful, period-typical yellow and white color scheme.

This elegant double-necked vase (also known as a cross or loop vase) captivates with its asymmetrical silhouette and the striking intertwined necks with contrasting glaze.

The design belongs to a series of exclusive artist designs by Rosenthal from the 1950s and is considered an outstanding example of German post-war design with a strong sculptural presence.

A sophisticated collector's item for lovers of Mid-Century Modernism, Bauhaus, and avant-garde studio ceramic design.

Historical value: Thanks to the five-point stamp, the yellow version is precisely dated to the early production year of 1954.

It thus originates directly from the core phase of this groundbreaking Heidenreich design.

Provenance:

Formerly part of the renowned Otto Bantele Collection – one of the most important German private collections of modern Rosenthal porcelain and art ceramics.

Details:

• Manufacturer: Rosenthal Germany (Art Department Selb, prior to the introduction of the Studio line)
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• Model: Loop vase / Double-necked vase (Model No. 2690)
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• Designer: Fritz Heidenreich
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• Year of design / Year of manufacture: 1954
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• Material: Porcelain
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• Color: Yellow / White (glazed)
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• Markings / Base mark: Signed on the underside with

“Rosenthal Germany”, “Selb” (with the specific five-dot

mark for 1954), artist's signature “HEIDENREICH”, and

impressed model number “2690”.

• Dimensions: Height: approx. 21 cm (8.27 inches), Length: approx. 8 cm,

Width: approx. 4.5 cm.

Condition:

Very good vintage condition. No chips, no cracks. First quality.

Important note regarding the base mark (first quality):

The vase is explicitly certified as first quality. The thin, green line running through the Rosenthal logo is not a subsequently incised grinding mark (not a second-rate item), but rather a purely production-related, underglaze green stamping error (printing error) from the factory.

There are absolutely no quality limitations or damage – quite the contrary:

The condition is flawless and excellent!

Additional information:

This is the second of a different colored version of this model from the Bantele collection; other color variations are offered separately.

The organic design looks stunning both as a standalone piece and with a single flower.

Excellent vintage condition. No chips or cracks. The Otto Bantele collection is known for its immaculate and outstanding condition!

This vase is certified as first choice. This piece has an attribution mark,
I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
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