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Cuno Fischer Large Vase Hutschenreuther Bisque Porcelain Op Art Relief H32cm MCM
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Product description
Cuno Fischer Relief Bisque Porcelain Vase – Hutschenreuther Selb, Germany, 1960s
An elegant and highly refined white bisque porcelain vase designed by Cuno Fischer for Hutschenreuther Selb, representing a superb example of German mid-century porcelain design. Combining sculptural relief decoration with a restrained modernist silhouette, the vase reflects Fischer's distinctive ability to translate organic forms into sophisticated porcelain sculpture.
Historical and Design Context
Hutschenreuther Selb
Founded in 1814 in Bavaria, Hutschenreuther ranks among Germany's most important porcelain manufacturers. The Selb workshops became particularly influential during the postwar period, collaborating with artists and sculptors whose work elevated porcelain beyond decoration into the realm of modern design and applied art.
Cuno Fischer
Cuno Fischer (1924–1973) was a German sculptor and designer known for his rhythmic reliefs, organic abstraction, and sensitivity to form and surface. His designs for Hutschenreuther frequently explored botanical motifs interpreted through a distinctly modern vocabulary. Rather than literal representation, Fischer transformed flowers, leaves, and natural growth patterns into sculptural compositions animated by light and shadow.
Material and Decoration
Produced in fine white bisque porcelain, the vase features an all-over relief decoration of stylised flowers and foliage. The unglazed matte surface enhances the sculptural qualities of the design, allowing subtle shadows to articulate the relief and reveal its remarkable depth and complexity.
Bisque porcelain was particularly prized in mid-century design for its tactile character, visual purity, and ability to emphasise form over ornament.
Dimensions
Height: approx. 32.5 cm
Diameter: approx. 13 cm
Material
White bisque porcelain (matte finish)
Brand
Hutschenreuther Selb
Designer
Cuno Fischer
Decoration
All-over sculptural floral and leaf relief
Era
1960s
Origin
Germany
Style
Mid-Century Modern, sculptural modernism
Condition
Very good vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or restorations observed. Minor signs of age consistent with careful use and original production.
Remarks
An excellent example of Cuno Fischer's porcelain work for Hutschenreuther, combining sculptural sophistication with the quiet elegance characteristic of German modernist design. Equally effective as a standalone statement piece or as part of a curated collection of mid-century porcelain.
Collectors of Hutschenreuther, Rosenthal, and other leading German porcelain manufacturers will appreciate the artistic quality, refined craftsmanship, and enduring modernity of this design.
General Information
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsWhiteMaterialPorcelainNumber of items1Height32 cmWidth13 cmDepth13 cm
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Private sellerBerlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 25 sales