Loop Vase by Fritz Heidenreich for Rosenthal, 1957

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Iconic porcelain vase, designed by Fritz Heidenreich for the Selb art department of the Rosenthal manufactory (model number 2690) in … Read more Iconic porcelain vase, designed by Fritz Heidenreich for the Selb art department of the Rosenthal manufactory (model number 2690) in a rare blue 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.

This 1957 design belongs to a series of exclusive artist designs by Rosenthal and is considered an outstanding example of German post-war design with a presence.

A sophisticated collector's item for lovers of Mid-Century Modernism, Bauhaus, and avant-garde studio ceramic 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, before the introduction of the Studio Line)

• Model: Loop Vase / Double-Neck Vase (Model No. 2690)

• Designer: Fritz Heidenreich

• Design Period: 1950s

• Material: Porcelain

• Color: Blue / White (glazed)

• Markings / Base Mark: Signed on the underside with

"Rosenthal Germany", "Selb", artist's signature "HEIDENREICH"

and embossed model number "2690"

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

• Year of Manufacture: 1957 (Art Department Selb)

Additional Information:

Condition:

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

Important note regarding the base mark (first quality):

The vase is expressly certified as first quality. The thin, green line above the manufacturer's name is not a subsequently incised grinding mark (not a second-hand item), but rather a purely production-related, underglaze green stamping flaw from the factory.

There is absolutely no subsequent damage or quality impairment – ​​quite the contrary: the condition is flawless and excellent!

This is one of several multicolored examples of this model from the Bantele collection; the other color variations are offered separately. The organic design looks stunning both as a standalone piece and with a single flower (solitary vase). 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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