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Porcelain Vase Duo by Johan van Loon × Helmut Drexler for Rosenthal Studio Linie Hand-painted Eosin-glazed
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**Iridescent Harmony — Porcelain Vase Duo by Johan van Loon for Rosenthal Studio Linie, 1970s**
An exquisite pairing of form and surface, this rare **duo of sculptural vases** exemplifies the visionary fusion of **avant-garde design and technical mastery** that defined Rosenthal Studio Linie’s golden age. Created in collaboration with **Dutch ceramicist Johan van Loon** and **decorator Helmut Drexler**, these porcelain vessels present a dynamic dialogue between fluid, architectural silhouette and radiant, **eosin-glazed surfaces** that shimmer in tones of gold, violet, and moss green.
The taller vase measures **22 cm**, while the smaller companion stands at **18 cm**, each showcasing subtle variations in contour and glaze behavior—like two verses in a shared visual poem. Their presence is both striking and meditative, offering sculptural elegance with the quiet gravity of museum-grade objects.
**About the Artist: Johan Gerard van Loon (1934–2019)**
A seminal figure in postwar European ceramics, **Johan van Loon** defied categorical boundaries by uniting the disciplines of **ceramics and textile design**. Educated at the **Gerrit Rietveld Academie** in Amsterdam and later at Stockholm’s **Konstfack**, van Loon developed a unique language of form: tactile, rhythmic, and never static. His work with **Rosenthal Studio Linie** in the 1970s pushed porcelain to expressive new frontiers, capturing fluidity within fired form.
In addition to his design practice, van Loon was a distinguished educator at **ArtEZ University of the Arts**, where he influenced a generation of European ceramicists. His works are included in major institutional collections such as the **Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam** and reflect a career devoted to exploring the **threshold between sculpture and surface**.
**About the Decorator: Helmut Drexler**
Celebrated for his masterful manipulation of ceramic glaze, **Helmut Drexler** developed a signature iridescent finish during his tenure at Rosenthal—most notably the **“Eos” glaze** used in this duo. Named after the Greek goddess of dawn, Drexler’s eosin technique imbues the porcelain with a luminous quality: metallic oxides applied in a kiln alchemy that yields shifting, prismatic hues depending on the light.
**Measurements**
* **Taller Vase:** H 22 cm × W 13 cm × D 8 cm
* **Smaller Vase:** H 18 cm × W 9.5 cm × D 6 cm
**Condition**
Both vases are in **excellent vintage condition**, exhibiting only minor patina consistent with age and careful use. No chips, cracks, or restorations. Their preserved surfaces enhance the mesmerizing luster of the eosin glaze and the sophistication of the overall design.
**Curator’s Note**
This vase duo is more than decorative—it is **a convergence of design philosophy and artistic experimentation**. The forms evoke folded fabric or organic architecture, while the glaze shimmers like liquid metal under changing light. Together, they exemplify the radical yet refined spirit of 1970s European design.
Whether placed as a focal point in a modern interior or added to a serious ceramics collection, these works offer **a rare opportunity to own a piece of Rosenthal’s most daring and poetic design legacy**.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsPurple, Green, Gold, Multi ColorMaterialPorcelainNumber of items2BrandRosenthalHeight22 cmWidth14 cmDepth8 cm