Dear Bidders, thank you for your interest in my offer. I´m offering here a set of 3 Rosenthal vases from the “Fast” series, designed by Cédric Ragot and introduced in 2007. These sculptural porcelain vases are characterized by their dynamic, fluid forms and three-dimensional surface structure, inspired by digital modeling and contemporary design processes. The Fast series won the prestigious Good Design Award (2007) for its innovative and dynamic shape. Cédric Ragot was a French designer known for pushing the boundaries between art, design and technology. The Fast series reflects Rosenthal’s commitment to innovative, avant-garde porcelain design of the 21st century, making these vases striking decorative objects and desirable collector’s pieces. SOME GENERAL INFORMATIONS: Rosenthal, founded in 1879 in Selb (Germany), is known for high-quality porcelain and long standing collaborations with leading designers of the 20th century — theirs is a legacy of merging art and industrial design in timeless creations. Cédric Ragot was a talented French industrial designer known for his innovative and expressive work with brands like Rosenthal, Roche Bobois, Paco Rabanne, LaCie, Krups and others. He studied at the École nationale supérieure de création industrielle (ENSCI-Les Ateliers) and set up his own design studio in Montreuil, France, in 2002. His creations won multiple awards and are included in significant design collections around the world. SOME ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS: *** If an items listed in the auction has a reserve price, rest assured that it is truly very reasonable for such a wonderful pieces *** * Designed by Cédric Ragot * Material : glossy porcelain in white * Measurements: approx. 27 / 22 / 13 cm * Please watch carefully all the pictures, they are also a part of description ( each one can be enlarged ) * 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, patina, chips, dents etc. - Any major damage -s is / are 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 and / or imperfections / defects * „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