AK Kaiser - Martin Freyer - Centrepiece (4) - 0285, 0221, 1398, 1393/3 signed - Biscuit porcelain - 3 vases & 1 lidded container

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This lot comprises four white biscuit porcelain pieces by AK Kaiser, designed and signed by Martin Freyer: three vases and a lidded box, models 0285, 0221, 1398 and 1393/3, in the mid-century modern style and in good used condition with minor signs of age.

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Martin Freyer for AK Kaiser – A set of 4 bisque porcelain objects – 3 vases & 1 lidded box.

For sale is a high-quality set of four white bisque porcelain pieces by AK Kaiser after designs by Martin Freyer.

The four pieces are characterized by the plastic relief structures and clean, sculptural forms typical of Freyer's designs. The combination of different shapes within the same design line is particularly appealing.

All four objects bear the AK-Kaiser mark, a model number, and the carved signature of Martin Freyer.

1. Round Vase – Model 0285
Bulbous, rounded form with a surrounding vertical relief structure.

* Height: approx. 14.5 cm
* Diameter: approx. 15.5 cm
* Weight: approx. 727 g
* Model: 0285

2. Tall Vase – Model 1393/3
Slim, tall vase with an elliptical base and a distinctive side rib relief.

* Height: approx. 25.2 cm
* Base: elliptical, approx. 11 × 6.4 cm
* Weight: approx. 575 g
* Model: 1393/3

3. Small Round Vase – Model 0221
Small, flat-bulbous vase with a surrounding, finely ribbed relief structure and a small opening.

* Height: approx. 7 cm
* Diameter: approx. 11.7 cm
* Opening: approx. 5.8 cm
* Weight: approx. 211 g
* Model: 0221

4. Lidded Box – Model 1398
Elegant, slightly elliptical lidded box with a plastically ribbed design. The lid features a matching sculptural knob.

* Height including knob: approx. 13 cm
* Width: approx. 13.5 cm
* Depth: approx. 10.5 cm
* Weight: approx. 511 g
* Model: 1398

Manufacturer: AK Kaiser, Germany
Designer: Martin Freyer
Material: White bisque porcelain
Color: White

All four objects are in very good overall condition with only minor age- and use-related traces. No major damages. The matte surface and the relief structure are very well preserved.

Total weight of the set: approx. 2,024 g.

An attractive set for collectors of German studio and design porcelain, and in particular the works of Martin Freyer for AK Kaiser.

Martin Freyer for AK Kaiser – A set of 4 bisque porcelain objects – 3 vases & 1 lidded box.

For sale is a high-quality set of four white bisque porcelain pieces by AK Kaiser after designs by Martin Freyer.

The four pieces are characterized by the plastic relief structures and clean, sculptural forms typical of Freyer's designs. The combination of different shapes within the same design line is particularly appealing.

All four objects bear the AK-Kaiser mark, a model number, and the carved signature of Martin Freyer.

1. Round Vase – Model 0285
Bulbous, rounded form with a surrounding vertical relief structure.

* Height: approx. 14.5 cm
* Diameter: approx. 15.5 cm
* Weight: approx. 727 g
* Model: 0285

2. Tall Vase – Model 1393/3
Slim, tall vase with an elliptical base and a distinctive side rib relief.

* Height: approx. 25.2 cm
* Base: elliptical, approx. 11 × 6.4 cm
* Weight: approx. 575 g
* Model: 1393/3

3. Small Round Vase – Model 0221
Small, flat-bulbous vase with a surrounding, finely ribbed relief structure and a small opening.

* Height: approx. 7 cm
* Diameter: approx. 11.7 cm
* Opening: approx. 5.8 cm
* Weight: approx. 211 g
* Model: 0221

4. Lidded Box – Model 1398
Elegant, slightly elliptical lidded box with a plastically ribbed design. The lid features a matching sculptural knob.

* Height including knob: approx. 13 cm
* Width: approx. 13.5 cm
* Depth: approx. 10.5 cm
* Weight: approx. 511 g
* Model: 1398

Manufacturer: AK Kaiser, Germany
Designer: Martin Freyer
Material: White bisque porcelain
Color: White

All four objects are in very good overall condition with only minor age- and use-related traces. No major damages. The matte surface and the relief structure are very well preserved.

Total weight of the set: approx. 2,024 g.

An attractive set for collectors of German studio and design porcelain, and in particular the works of Martin Freyer for AK Kaiser.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Porcelain type
Biscuit porcelain
Title additional information
3 vases & 1 lidded container
Number of objects
4
Country of origin
Germany
Manufacturer/brand
AK Kaiser
Designer/artist/maker
Martin Freyer
Model
0285, 0221, 1398, 1393/3 signed
Material
Porcelain
Style
Mid-century modern
Colour
White
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
25.2 cm
Width
15.5 cm
Depth
15.5 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
GermanyVerified
102
Objects sold
100%
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