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Rosenthal Selb‑Bavaria · Set of 4 Mocha Cups & Saucers · Design by Kurt Severin · ca. 1925–1930

Composition:
- 4 mocha cups - diameter 6 cm, height 4 cm, approx. 60 ml
- 4 matching saucers - diameter 10 cm

Rosenthal Selb‑Bavaria green mark, period appropriate for the late 1920s
Condition: outstanding, without wear, damage or restoration

A rare and exceptionally well‑preserved Art Deco mocha set from the renowned Rosenthal manufactory in Selb, Bavaria. Created in the late 1920s, this ensemble reflects the unmistakable spirit of the Weimar era: bold, expressive, and infused with the refined craftsmanship that established Rosenthal as one of Europe’s most prestigious porcelain producers.

Each cup and saucer is adorned with a vivid ornamental composition, characterised by stylised floral forms, dynamic colour contrasts and a delicate gilded rim that remains strikingly intact. The porcelain is luminous, thinly potted and perfectly balanced — a hallmark of Rosenthal’s finest artistic period.

Sets from this era rarely appear in such immaculate condition, making this quartet particularly desirable to collectors seeking early 20th‑century design at its most elegant.

The design is attributed to Kurt Severin, an artist and illustrator whose work for Rosenthal captures the transition from Jugendstil softness to the sharper rhythms of early Art Deco. His motifs are known for their graphic clarity and confident use of colour, qualities that lend this set both decorative sophistication and a distinctive artistic signature. Severin’s designs are coveted precisely because they embody the creative experimentation of Rosenthal’s artistic department during its golden decades.

The proportions of the mocha cups — petite, refined and ideal for modern espresso rituals — lend the set contemporary relevance while preserving its historic charm. This is a piece of design heritage that effortlessly bridges past and present: decorative enough to display, refined enough to use, and rare enough to elevate any curated collection.

A distinguished and scarce Art Deco set of remarkable freshness and beauty, suitable for discerning collectors of early Rosenthal and connoisseurs of European design history. This is a luxurious piece of cultural craftsmanship, ready to be treasured for decades to come.