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Rare 70s Victor Vasarely Manipur Design 24 K Gold Rosenthal porcelain vase 8 cm
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Private sellerBerlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 23 sales
Product description
Porcelain Collectors Mini Vase – Victor Vasarely for Rosenthal Studio-Line, 1988
Shape "DUO" by Ambrogio Pozzi
Small porcelain vase from Rosenthal Studio-Line designed by Hungarian-French Op Art pioneer Victor Vasarely, featuring a striking gold geometric line pattern that creates a dynamic optical rhythm on white porcelain. The design reflects Vasarely’s iconic visual language of optical movement translated into collectible functional objects.
Dimensions: H 8.5 cm, W 5.5 cm, D 5.5 cm
Material: Porcelain
Brand: Rosenthal Studio-Line
Designer: Victor Vasarely
Color: White with gold geometric pattern
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Era: 1988
Origin: Germany
Remarks: Original Rosenthal Studio-Line mark on base
Designer
Victor Vasarely (1906–1997) is widely regarded as the father of Op Art, a movement that explores optical illusion and visual perception through geometric abstraction. Born in Hungary and later active in France, Vasarely developed a visual language based on rhythmic lines, grids, and shifting patterns that create the illusion of movement and spatial vibration.
His collaborations with Rosenthal in the 1970s–1980s brought this artistic vocabulary into the world of porcelain, translating gallery-level optical compositions into collectible design objects.
Manufacturer
Rosenthal Studio-Line was launched in the 1960s as Rosenthal’s avant-garde design program, inviting internationally renowned artists, architects, and designers to reinterpret porcelain as contemporary design. Collaborators included figures such as Tapio Wirkkala, Bjørn Wiinblad, Salvador Dalí, Andy Warhol, and Victor Vasarely.
Studio-Line pieces are highly sought after by collectors due to their combination of artistic authorship and high-quality German porcelain production.
Design Observations
The cylindrical form serves as a canvas for Vasarely’s signature optical language. Thin gold lines create flowing vertical rhythms that subtly distort and bend across the surface, producing the illusion of movement when viewed from different angles.
The compact size and minimalist form allow the graphic decoration to dominate, making the piece both a sculptural object and a miniature artwork.
What for
Ideal for collectors of Rosenthal Studio-Line, Op Art, and postmodern design. The vase works beautifully on a desk, shelf, or small console, perfect for a single flower stem or as a sculptural accent within modern, minimalist, or graphic interiors.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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International buyers welcome – import duties or taxes, if applicable, are the buyer’s responsibility.
All items are photographed and described with care. Vintage pieces may show minimal traces of age; any significant flaws will be clearly mentioned.
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Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsGold, WhiteMaterialPorcelainNumber of items1BrandRosenthalHeight8 cmWidth5 cmDepth5 cm
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Private sellerBerlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 23 sales