Rosenthal - Tapio Wirkkala - Vase (3) - Do not litter - Biscuit porcelain

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Set of three white biscuit porcelain vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line in Germany, circa 1975, model 'Do not litter', in excellent condition.

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Description from the seller

Dear Bidders,

I'm offering here a beautiful set of 3 porcelain vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala made for Studio Line - Rosenthal.

SOME ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
* Made in Germany by Rosenthal
* Material : biscuit porcelain in white
* Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in ca. 1975 under the name "Do not litter” in shape of paper bag
* Measurements: approx. 1. 22,5x10,5x7 cm ( big version! ); 2. 15,5x10,5x7 cm ( with original paper box ); 3. 10,5x7,5x5 cm
* Without decoration
* Please watch all the pictures, they are also a part of description
* I would like to point out that the items I am selling are several decades old and therefore show general signs of use and age, such as minor scratches, scuffs, discoloration, dust, cracks, dents, patina, chips etc.
Any major damage is always shown in the photos

* Please remember about Catawiki’s rules and make a payment maximally within 3 days after auction end

The vases will be properly prepared for the shipping ( mainly recycled materials ) and sent insured ( up to 500€).
IMPORTANT:
If, however, the item is damaged or lost, please contact me via the internal Catawiki chat.
According to EU law for courier companies, in any case of damage to an international shipment, the first step in obtaining compensation is for the RECIPIENT to report the damage to their local supplier within 7 days of receiving the shipment. Only then, after the RECIPENT ( you ) receives a certificate of damage, I as the sender can claim compensation.
In addition, the following photos will be required: the damage to the item, the outside of the box with the shipping label, and the inside of the box including the materials used to protect the shipment.
Please don’t bid if you don’t accept that.

Happy bidding and good luck!

***Condition categories according to Catawiki:***

* „as new” - unused
* „excellent condition” - barely used with minimal signs of wear / usage
* „good condition” - used with small signs of aging
* „fair condition” - heavily used with possibly minor damage / parts missing
* „poor” - heavily used with major cracks, damages and / or major parts missing
* „very poor” - showing significant decay, loss of original texture or solidity of the material


Dear Bidders,

I'm offering here a beautiful set of 3 porcelain vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala made for Studio Line - Rosenthal.

SOME ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
* Made in Germany by Rosenthal
* Material : biscuit porcelain in white
* Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in ca. 1975 under the name "Do not litter” in shape of paper bag
* Measurements: approx. 1. 22,5x10,5x7 cm ( big version! ); 2. 15,5x10,5x7 cm ( with original paper box ); 3. 10,5x7,5x5 cm
* Without decoration
* Please watch all the pictures, they are also a part of description
* I would like to point out that the items I am selling are several decades old and therefore show general signs of use and age, such as minor scratches, scuffs, discoloration, dust, cracks, dents, patina, chips etc.
Any major damage is always shown in the photos

* Please remember about Catawiki’s rules and make a payment maximally within 3 days after auction end

The vases will be properly prepared for the shipping ( mainly recycled materials ) and sent insured ( up to 500€).
IMPORTANT:
If, however, the item is damaged or lost, please contact me via the internal Catawiki chat.
According to EU law for courier companies, in any case of damage to an international shipment, the first step in obtaining compensation is for the RECIPIENT to report the damage to their local supplier within 7 days of receiving the shipment. Only then, after the RECIPENT ( you ) receives a certificate of damage, I as the sender can claim compensation.
In addition, the following photos will be required: the damage to the item, the outside of the box with the shipping label, and the inside of the box including the materials used to protect the shipment.
Please don’t bid if you don’t accept that.

Happy bidding and good luck!

***Condition categories according to Catawiki:***

* „as new” - unused
* „excellent condition” - barely used with minimal signs of wear / usage
* „good condition” - used with small signs of aging
* „fair condition” - heavily used with possibly minor damage / parts missing
* „poor” - heavily used with major cracks, damages and / or major parts missing
* „very poor” - showing significant decay, loss of original texture or solidity of the material


Details

Era
1900-2000
Porcelain type
Biscuit porcelain
No. of items
3
Country of Origin
Germany
Model
Do not litter
Designer/Artist/Maker
Tapio Wirkkala
Material
Porcelain
Style
Modern
Manufacturer/ Brand
Rosenthal
Colour
White
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
0 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated Period
1975
GermanyVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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