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Rosenthal – Walter Mutze – “Zaubergarten” – 1949 – Magnificently hand-painted porcelain vase with gold trimmings

For sale is an exceptionally beautiful and rare porcelain vase from the renowned German porcelain manufacturer Rosenthal, dating to 1949, featuring the artistic decoration “Zaubergarten” after a design by the porcelain artist Walter Mutze (1893–1963).

The year 1949 is corroborated by the base mark.

The elegant, bulbous vase captivates with its intensely luminous, deep red background and the extraordinarily elaborate floral design. Large, imaginatively worked blossoms in white, cream, and warm orange tones create a striking contrast to the vivid red.

Delicate gold leaves, fine tendrils, and meticulously detailed blossoms underscore the artistry. The gold-trimmed upper rim harmoniously completes the grand appearance.

About the artist Walter Mutze

Walter Mutze (1893–1963) was a German porcelain artist and decorator whose work is closely tied to the Rosenthal porcelain manufactory.

His designs are especially characterized by imaginative floral compositions, strong color contrasts, and elaborate decorative techniques.

The decoration “Zaubergarten” is a striking example of his artistic handwriting and the demanding porcelain design of the postwar era.

Overglaze painting: Overglaze painting is a technique in which ceramic or porcelain is painted with special colors containing metal oxides after the first firing and glazing. A third firing then takes place at a lower temperature, causing the colors to fuse with the glaze and become permanently fixed.

Objektdetails

* Manufacturer: Rosenthal, Germany
* Artist and designer: Walter Mutze (1893–1963)
* Decor: Zaubergarten
* Year of manufacture: 1949
* Dating: Corroborated by base mark
* Material: Porcelain
* Decoration: Floral hand-painting with gold trim
* Height: 19 cm
* Diameter of the opening: 9 cm
* Greatest width: approx. 20 cm

Condition

The vase is in perfect preserved condition.

No chips, no cracks, no damage. The vibrant colors and decorative gold accents present themselves in excellent preservation.

Special feature

An exceptionally decorative Rosenthal vase from 1949, impressed by its intense color scheme, the magnificent floral painting, and its harmoniously curved form.

A charming collectible for connoisseurs of high-quality Rosenthal porcelain art and historic artist decorations.

Shipping

The vase will, of course, be carefully packed, professionally handled, and insured for shipment.

Walter Mutze

(1893–1963) was a significant German ceramic artist and painter who played an important role in Rosenthal’s Art Department.

Activity as teacher and painter: Mutze served as a teacher and influential artist in Rosenthal’s hand-painting department. One of his pupils was, for example, Helmut Drexler, who later also became a well-known porcelain painter and succeeded Mutze after his retirement.

Designs and works: He designed various motifs and decors for Rosenthal products. Among his well-known works are the Christmas plates of 1940 (“Marienkirche in Danzig”) and 1942 (“Ordensschloss Marienburg”) as well as the vase decoration “Dreamland” or “Zaubergarten.”

Signature: His works are often signed with “W. Mutze” or “WM.”

Artist colleague: He belonged to a group of important artists and leaders of Rosenthal’s art department, including Julius V. Guldbrandsen, Hans Schiffner, and Fritz von Stockmayer.

Rediscovery: His artistic output has been rediscovered in recent times and honored in exhibitions.