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Turban vase

Vase and Cover
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.

Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Vase
  • Cover
TitleTurban 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.
Dimensions
  • Height: 45.5cm
  • Base, widest point diameter: 17.7cm
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 createdDecember 22, 2008
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