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Rosenthal Studio Line Johan van Loon Drexler Fine Porcelain Art Vase Trio Eosin
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Product description
Vintage Porcelain Vase Trio by Johan van Loon for Rosenthal Studio Linie – Helmut Drexler Decor
This remarkable trio of vintage porcelain vases epitomizes the harmonious marriage of avant-garde design and masterful craftsmanship, produced under the discerning eye of Rosenthal Studio Linie in Germany. Conceived by the visionary Dutch ceramicist Johan van Loon, the collection is elevated by Helmut Drexler’s signature eosin glaze—an alchemical glaze technique that bestows a shimmering, iridescent surface, reminiscent of dawn’s early light captured in porcelain.
The trio presents a dynamic dialogue between form and finish: Vase No. 1 retains van Loon’s iconic undulating, sculptural silhouette, a flowing testament to the artist’s fascination with organic movement frozen in time. Vase No. 2 boldly contrasts this with a sleek, obelisk shape—26 cm tall and a slender 6.5 cm in diameter—its austere geometry enhanced by the same ethereal eosin sheen, evoking an elegant beacon of modernist minimalism. Vase No. 3 rounds out the set with a generously proportioned, almost architectural form (14.5 cm high, 21 cm wide, and 9 cm deep), its broad contours providing a sculptural canvas for the glimmering play of color and light.
Condition and Provenance:
All three pieces are in excellent vintage condition, presenting only the faintest whispers of patina that naturally accrue with time and gentle use—like fine lines on a well-loved manuscript. No chips, cracks, or repairs detract from their pristine beauty. These vases stand as rare collectibles, emblematic of the daring innovation and meticulous artistry that defined 1970s European design.
The Designer: Johan Gerard van Loon
Johan van Loon (1934–2019) was a polymath of the design world—equal parts ceramic sculptor and textile visionary. Educated at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie and refined further at Konstfack in Stockholm, van Loon was instrumental in expanding the expressive possibilities of porcelain. His work defies the static, capturing a sense of fluidity and motion that breathes life into the coldest material. His collaboration with Rosenthal remains a high-water mark in modern ceramic artistry, combining technical precision with poetic imagination.
Beyond ceramics, van Loon’s influence rippled through generations of artists as a respected professor at ArtEZ University of the Arts. His legacy is preserved in major museums, including Amsterdam’s Stedelijk, where his work continues to inspire.
The Decorator: Helmut Drexler
Helmut Drexler’s mastery lies in the surface, where chemistry meets alchemy. His eosin glaze—infused with metallic oxides—transforms porcelain into a shimmering spectrum of golds, violets, and greens, its iridescence shifting with every glance. This glaze, named after Eos, the Greek goddess of dawn, imparts a mystical glow that elevates these vases from mere vessels to luminous sculptures.
Measurements:
Vase No. 1 (Classic undulating form):
Height: 21.5 cm
Width: 14 cm
Depth: 8 cm
Vase No. 2 (Obelisk shape):
Height: 26 cm
Diameter: 6.5 cm
Vase No. 3 (Broad sculptural form):
Height: 14.5 cm
Width: 21 cm
Depth: 9 cm
This exceptional trio is more than decoration; it is a narrative in porcelain—an eloquent conversation between shape, surface, and light. Whether gracing a minimalist modernist interior or anchoring a curated vintage collection, these vases embody the innovative spirit of 20th-century European art design.
Don’t miss the chance to claim a fragment of this creative legacy—timeless, transformative, and utterly captivating.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsPurple, Green, Gold, Multi ColorMaterialPorcelainNumber of items3BrandRosenthalHeight26 cmWidth6 cmDepth6 cm