Alessi - George Sowden, decoration Nathalie du Pasquier - Vase - Vessel 1 - Extend yourselves - Porcelain

For sale is an absolute museal highlight and an extremely rare collectible of postmodern design: a large-format porcelain lidded jar, model “Vaso 1,” from the exclusive collection “The Objects” within the legendary “Tendentse” series by Alessi from 1997. This spectacular object unites the creative genius of two leading figures of the world-famous Milanese Memphis design group: the egg-shaped, sculptural form was designed by British designer George Sowden. The colorful, fantastical decor with exotic birds and floral elements comes from the hand of French artist and painter Nathalie du Pasquier. The style deliberately breaks with the strict, colorless Bauhaus rules and relies on emotional provocation and the pure joy of design. The exclusive porcelain piece was produced to Alessi’s exacting standards in a renowned German traditional manufactory. Absolute collector’s dream condition (New Old Stock): Condition: The lidded jar is completely new, flawless and unused. It has never been displayed or exposed to light and shows no chips, cracks, hairlines, or wear in the decoration. The porcelain is pristine white and the colors are as fresh as on the first day in 1997. Original packaging (OVP): The item is housed in the original Alessi factory packaging (including the stamped production number 95421 on the carton flap), which perfectly protects the lid and the jar. Manufacturer: Alessi (Line: Tendentse) Model: Vaso 1 (“The Objects”) Design: George Sowden (form) & Nathalie du Pasquier (decor) Year: 1997 Country of manufacture: Germany (underglaze stamp: “ALESSI TENDENTSE GERMANY”) Style: Postmodern / Memphis design Dimensions: Height: 31.5 cm | Diameter (widest point): 19.5 cm Weight: approx. 2.5 kg (without packaging)