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Being offered on this auction is
beautiful vase made by Lorenz Hutschenreuther, Selb, Bavaria. It is
of famous now German Op-Art line. It has oval penal shape. Its
surface is similar to theatrical curtain. Vase is all white. It is fully
glazed. Looks splendid. Hutschenreuther was well known as one of the
greatest porcelain figurine makers for about 200 years. Its most famous
Lion mark is a symbol of high quality and artistic design.
Hutschenreuther’s art department was established in 1917. Nowadays, the
Lion mark is under umbrella of Rosenthal Group. This vase is marked on the
backside with standard green production mark used in c. 1970. Other
marking is form number 6373 incised on the backside.
Hans Achtziger (1918 – 2003) designed this vase in the series of porcelain objects
on his workshop on modern ceramics in Selb. He is one of the leading names
in German porcelain making industry. He worked for Hutschenreuther since
1946. Achtziger designed many beautiful Hutschenreuther’s coffee and china
sets as well as worked as an artist. He was director of Hutschenreuther’s
Art Department since 1972. He retired formally in 1981 keeping adviser
function. During Op-Art era Achtziger ran a porcelain workshop on modern
design. Many his vases including vase on this auction came from this
effort.
Vase measures about 4 ¼” x 3” and
stands 9 ½” tall. Condition is immaculate with no cracks or chips found.
This porcelain is thick and heavy. Please take a look at he pictures to
find out more about this item.
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