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Sculptural Lidded Vessel by Jan van der Vaart for Rosenthal Studio-Linie Turquoise Glazed Porcelain 90s
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**Sculptural Lidded Vessel by Jan van der Vaart for Rosenthal Studio-Linie, Turquoise Glazed Porcelain, ca. 1990s**
**Designer:** Jan van der Vaart (1931–2000)
**Manufacturer:** Rosenthal Studio-Linie
**Model:** Lidded Bonbonnière (Bowl with Sculptural Lid)
**Glaze:** Glossy Celadon-Turquoise
**Dimensions:** Approx. 8.3 cm high, diameter 13cm
**Origin:** Germany
**Date:** Circa late 1980s to 1990s
A museum-worthy fusion of geometry, modernism, and pure sculptural intent — this lidded porcelain vessel by **Jan van der Vaart** for **Rosenthal Studio-Linie** exemplifies the Dutch ceramist’s rigorous and architectural design philosophy.
The sharply angular lid, evoking a cut circle or abstract fan blade, transforms the container into a near-minimalist sculpture. Executed in a luminous **turquoise celadon glaze**, the piece reveals van der Vaart's mastery of form: rational, modular, and precise, yet poetically balanced.
Van der Vaart, a towering figure in postwar European ceramics, developed a distinctly modernist language that distilled architectural principles into domestic scale. A professor and lifelong innovator based in Amsterdam, his works — whether hand-thrown studio pieces or industrial collaborations — often bear a serene clarity and monumental calm. He joined Rosenthal in the 1980s, where he translated a selection of his signature modular forms into limited edition porcelain objects for the **Studio-Linie** collection — a line dedicated to bringing avant-garde design into the home.
This vessel is part of that collaboration. While often referred to as a bonbonnière or lidded bowl, it transcends functionality — embodying van der Vaart’s belief that ceramic vessels can be abstract, almost architectural, objects in space. The play of shadow along the lid’s sharp cut and the subtle optical softness of the glaze reflect both austerity and sensuality.
**Collector’s Note:** Works from van der Vaart’s Rosenthal series are increasingly sought after, not only for their visual rigor but also for their rarity. This model, with its distinctive lid geometry, is among the most sculptural of his Rosenthal designs. Comparable examples are held in museum collections, including the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam and the Keramiekmuseum Princessehof.
**Condition:** Excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of age. No chips, cracks, or restoration.
A singular opportunity to own a work by one of the 20th century's most intellectually refined ceramic artists — ideal for collectors of modernist ceramics, Brutalist design, or Studio-Linie rarities.
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Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsTurquoiseMaterialPorcelainNumber of items1BrandRosenthalHeight8 cmWidth13 cmDepth13 cm
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 20 sales