Rosenthal - Alev Ebüzziya Siesbye - Bowl - Porcelain

Designer bowl / centerpiece / fruit bowl:
• Designer: Alev Ebüzziya Siesbye
• Manufacturer: Rosenthal (Studio-Linie collection)
• Period: 1970s–1980s
• Design: High-quality white porcelain with fine horizontal lines and a distinctive abstract brown motif.

Visual Appearance and Design

The bowl has a low, flared circular shape, with slightly convex vertical walls that curve toward a stable base and a wide opening.
The design embodies Nordic minimalism combined with Middle Eastern elegance, hallmarks of ceramicist Alev Ebüzziya Siesbye’s style.

Color and Decoration
• Base: The surface is made of high-quality, glossy white porcelain, smooth and reflective.
• Horizontal bands: The exterior and interior are encircled by fine, parallel dark brown lines running all the way around, emphasizing the object’s linearity.
• Graphic medallions: Decorative motifs enclosed in an oval stand out on the walls (both inside and out): an abstract brown symbol resembling three circles or stylized petals, serving as a visual focal point.

Dimensions and Proportions

The object has the typical proportions of a centerpiece bowl or serving bowl, and is designed to enhance its surroundings both as a functional piece and as a collectible decorative art object.

The Designer:
Alev Ebüzziya Siesbye is one of the most distinguished and celebrated figures in the world of international contemporary art ceramics.
Her style blends the rich decorative tradition of Asia Minor with the essential simplicity of Scandinavian minimalism.
Alev Ebüzziya Siesbye is universally recognized for her near-exclusive mastery of creating monochromatic bowls and vases.
Technique: Her unique works of art are not made using molds, but are shaped entirely by hand using the coiling technique on a wooden kick wheel.
Aesthetic: Her works evoke the purity of vessels from classical antiquity (Anatolian, Roman, or Byzantine art), reinterpreted in a modern style. They are characterized by extremely thin walls, sharp rims, and tiny, concealed bases, which give the impression that the object is floating in space.
Alongside her studio art production (often in stoneware), she has collaborated with iconic design brands to create porcelain and glass collections for a wider audience. These include:
• Rosenthal (1975–1990): A historic collaboration that produced serially made art pieces, including the celebrated collection to which this bowl belongs, and the limited-edition “Taurus” collection.
• Royal Copenhagen (1984–2000): A return to the Danish brand as a commercial designer.
• Pasabahce Glass (since 2007): A collaboration with the historic Turkish brand on the design of crystal-clear glass objects.
Her works are included in the permanent collections of more than 34 major international museums, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, and the Cooper Hewitt in New York.
In recognition of her artistic achievements, she has been awarded the title of Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in France and the Order of the Dannebrog in Denmark.

Acquiring this object means acquiring not merely a functional piece of porcelain, but a design work of unquestionable value that can enhance any space in which it is placed.