Pagoda vase
Vase and Cover
1886 (made)
1886 (made)
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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 Rozenburg 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 Rozenburg 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 | Pagoda vase (popular title) |
| Materials and techniques | Earthenware, painted |
| Brief description | Earthenware vase and cover painted with stylised floral motif, designed by Theodoor Colenbrander, Haagsche Plateelbakkerij Rozenburg, 1886. |
| Physical description | Earthenware vase and cover painted with a stylised symmetrical floral pattern in shades of yellow, green, blue and purple on a cream ground. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'W 'flag mark' G', 'Haag', 'B' (painted on base
'W 'flag mark' G', 'Haag' - factory mark
'B' - year mark for 1886) |
| Object history | Purchased from Sotheby's Amsterdam, February 2008, previously in the owndership of Justin Schiller and Dennis David, and J.W.N.van Agterbergh, Amstelveen |
| Subject depicted | |
| 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 Rozenburg 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. |
| Associated object | C.4:1-2008 (Set) |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.5:1, 2-2008 |
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| Record created | December 22, 2008 |
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