Dear Bidders, thank you for your interest in my offer. I'm offering here a refined art porcelain set by Rosenthal, designed by Johan van Loon, consisting of three vases, two collectible artist cups (Künstlertasse No. 11) with matching saucers, and a lidded box. Produced in the late 20th century (circa 1980s–1990s), the set features a striking hand-glazed blue/turquise-and-white color transition, characteristic of van Loon’s expressive, sculptural approach to porcelain. The Künstlertasse belongs to Rosenthal’s renowned collector series, created in collaboration with internationally recognized artists and designers. Each numbered cup was conceived as a functional art object and issued in limited editions, making them highly sought after by collectors worldwide. A coherent and visually strong ensemble, ideal for collectors of modern Rosenthal design and contemporary studio ceramics. 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. Johan Gerard van Loon (1934–2020) was a Dutch ceramist and textile artist who became internationally renowned for his innovative approach to ceramic art and design. He studied textile design in Amsterdam and later deepened his craft through training in ceramics in Stockholm and London, working with well-known figures such as Lucie Rie and Stig Lindberg early in his career. SOME ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS: *** If an item listed in the auction has a reserve price, rest assured, that compared to the prices that can be found online in internet, is truly very reasonable for such a wonderful piece *** * Made in Germany by Rosenthal * Designed by Johan van Loon * Material : very fine porcelain * Measurements: approx. 1. 25x12 cm; 2. 18x12 cm; 3. 17x5 cm ( with original paper box ); 4. 16x9x5,5 cm ( lidded box ); 5. 10x8 cm ( 2 coffee / esspreso cups ); 6. 14x15 cm ( 2 saucers ) * 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 set 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