Martin Freyer Vase Porcelain Pleated Plissee Black 1968

Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studio: Massive, black, porcelain, pleated or plissee vase, 1968

- The pleated vase is known as Martin Freyer's best work working with the ancient theme of drapery in art Freyer worked as a portrait artist as well as a graphic and Industrial designer for surface decorations and structures which informed his signature style of dispensing with color and using the surfaces of objects as the decoration, a distinctive feature of his work. - The Plissée vase appears to be made from or draped with a finely, pleated textile which emphasizes and softens the contours of the curvaceous form. - The base and interior have a contrasting glossy glazed finish. - The black monochrome enhances the color of flowers and stems that are displayed in the vase. - This vase is in exceptional original condition and has come from a private collection. - Signed Martin Freyer, stamped Rosenthal Porcelaine Noire, Studio Line. Bearing private collection number 187.

Diameter 30 cm, 12 inches, height 43 cm, 17 inches.