Turban vase
Vase and Cover
1889 (made)
1889 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Theodoor Colenbrander (1841-1930) was one of the leading late-nineteenth century European designers employing an eclectic mix of Iznik and Japanese motifs in their designs for ceramics. As seen in the symmetrical floral pattern on this vase, his work was eccentric and eye-catching, combining forms and colours and typifying Dutch Art Nouveau.
Colenbrander joined the firm of Rozneburg in 1884 and left in 1889. This vase dates to his time at the factory. Designs in the Colenbrander style were continued for many years after his departure.
Vases such as this were often displayed in garnitures.
Colenbrander joined the firm of Rozneburg in 1884 and left in 1889. This vase dates to his time at the factory. Designs in the Colenbrander style were continued for many years after his departure.
Vases such as this were often displayed in garnitures.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Turban vase (popular title) |
| Materials and techniques | Earthenware, painted |
| Brief description | Earthenware vase and cover painted with stylised floral motif, designed by Colenbrander for Rozenburg, 1889 |
| Physical description | Earthenware vase and cover painted with a symmetrical stylised floral pattern in shades of blue, yellow, red and green on a cream ground. |
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| Style | |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'K', 'Den Haag', '43.,' 'E' (Painted on base.
'K' - possibly painter's mark,
'E' - date mark for 1889) |
| Object history | Purchased from Sotheby's Amsterdam, February 2008, previously owned by Justin Schiller and Dennis David |
| Summary | Theodoor Colenbrander (1841-1930) was one of the leading late-nineteenth century European designers employing an eclectic mix of Iznik and Japanese motifs in their designs for ceramics. As seen in the symmetrical floral pattern on this vase, his work was eccentric and eye-catching, combining forms and colours and typifying Dutch Art Nouveau. Colenbrander joined the firm of Rozneburg in 1884 and left in 1889. This vase dates to his time at the factory. Designs in the Colenbrander style were continued for many years after his departure. Vases such as this were often displayed in garnitures. |
| Bibliographic reference | Dutch Modernism: The Schiller-David Collection of Symbolism, Art Nouveau & Art Deco 1880-1930, Sotheby's Amsterdam, Tuesday 5th February 2008 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.3:1, 2-2008 |
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| Record created | December 22, 2008 |
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