Bauhaus Modernism Urbino Sauce Boat with Fixed Porcelain Saucer by Trude Petri for KPM Berlin, 1932

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Kpm berlin “urbino” sauce boat with fixed saucer – trude petri

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elegant porcelain sauce boat from the legendary “urbino” service, designed by trude petri in 1932 for the royal porcelain manufactory (kpm) berlin.

urbino is widely regarded as one of the most important porcelain designs of the 20th century and a prime example of bauhaus-influenced modernism. Its timeless clarity, functional elegance, and architectural precision have made the service a classic of european design.

the urbino service is represented in the permanent collections of numerous important design museums, including the museum of modern art (moma) in new york, and remains one of kpm berlin's most iconic creations.

provenance:

formerly part of the otto bantele collection, a significant private collection of modern german ceramics and design objects.

details:

• manufacturer: kpm berlin
• model: urbino
• object: gravy boat
• designer: trude petri
• year of design: 1932
• production period: ca. 1940s
• material: porcelain
• color: white (glazed)
• dimensions: diameter approx. 21 cm; height approx. 8 cm
• capacity: approx. 0.6 liters
• markings/base mark: underside marked with the
characteristic, stamped underglaze blue
kpm scepter mark (sign of first quality).

additional information:

a beautiful and collectible example of bauhaus-inspired german porcelain modernism – an elegant object for collectors of classic modern tableware.

please note:

the metal ladle and other items shown are for illustrative purposes only and are not included in the offer. This piece has an attribution mark,
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