Archtitée Teapot by Marcello Morandini for Rosenthal Studio-Line, 1994

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Description

Extraordinary artist's teapot "architée," designed by marcello morandini (born 1940) for rosenthal studio-linie as part of the 1994 artist edition … Read more Extraordinary artist's teapot "architée," designed by marcello morandini (born 1940) for rosenthal studio-linie as part of the 1994 artist edition "hommage à gropius."

this sculptural porcelain teapot is based on walter gropius's famous tac form and combines its clear, architectural design language with morandini's characteristic geometric style.

the italian artist, designer, and architect is one of the leading figures in geometric-constructive art. His work is characterized by consistent reduction, optical rhythms, and the dynamic interplay of black and white.

with "architée," morandini translates this visual language into a three-dimensional object.

the result is a fascinating fusion of bauhaus tradition, concrete art, op art, and applied design.

special feature – possible pre-series or artist approval sample:

this teapot could be an early pre-series version or a sample from the approval phase of the 1994 rosenthal artist edition.

the piece bears only the rosenthal manufacturer's stamp, but neither an edition number nor an individual number. It may have been produced before the start of regular series production for review of the artistic interpretation or for approval by the artist.

an interesting comparison can be made with another artist's teapot from the same edition by rainer fetting, which is handwritten with "ex. Ii" and "2.2.94".

these markings suggest that different early versions or samples may have been produced in connection with the edition.

the regular artist edition was limited to 99 pieces. The lack of an edition marking makes this morandini teapot particularly interesting, but does not yet allow for a definitive classification as a pre-series or approval sample.

designer / manufacturer / date

designer: marcello morandini (*1940)

manufacturer: rosenthal studio-line, germany

series: homage to gropius

decoration: architée

basic shape: tac, designed by walter gropius

year of design of the artist edition: 1994

material: porcelain with geometric-abstract decoration

edition: regularly limited to 99 pieces; this piece

without edition number, possibly an early
pre-production version or sample.

markings:

colored rosenthal manufacturer's stamp on the underside, without additional edition information or individual numbering.

printed artist signature "marcello morandini" within the decoration.


dimensions:

weight: 704 g

collector's note:

the rosenthal artist edition "homage to gropius" combines the bauhaus tradition with significant artistic positions of the late 20th century.

morandini's consistently geometric design lends the classic tac form a distinctive, sculptural character.

due to the lack of an edition mark and its possible early production date, this particular piece is of interest to collectors of rosenthal artist porcelain, bauhaus, and international design.

note regarding the images:

other artist teapots, furnishings, decorative objects, and collages shown in the photographs are for illustrative purposes only and are not included in this offer.

this listing is for a single teapot with lid.

condition:

unused!

very beautiful, well-maintained condition with impressive color and glossy decorative surfaces.

the condition and details are well documented in the numerous photographs. 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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