THE ITEM
These beautiful pieces of Mid Century Modernist pitcher and tumblers are by pottery studio Fritz Van Daalen, Germany.
These high-quality pieces glazed on the exterior with a silky, glossy red that is lightly mottled with brown. The interior is glazed with a glossy white, beautifully contrasting the red.
The forms of the pitcher and tumblers are of an elegantly simple design, staying true to the Modernist design principle of providing an honest and beautiful expression to the natural materials. The form and glaze combination is a rare find, especially in such superb condition.
A BIT OF HISTORY
Van Daalen Keramiks was founded in 1938 by Fritz van Daalen in Schwäbisch Gmünd and later moved to Aalen in the 1950s, from the mid-1950s Fritz van Daalen's son produced may of the decors. Van Daalen was an outstanding ceramicist who began his craft just before World War 2 however, it is unknown when he retired from his works.
CONDITION
Excellent. No chips, cracks or repairs, please see photos as part of the condition report. The underside of the pitcher is marked with the form number, 'W GERMANY' and the 'Van Daalen' logo.
MEASUREMENTS
Pitcher Jug: c. 8.8" / 22.3 cm tall x c. 7" / 18 cm wide - from handle, 3.9" / 10 cm diameter across base. Tumblers: 3.5" / 9 cm tall by 2.6" / 6.5 cm diameter. Unpackaged weight (full set): c. 1.7 kg / 1,745 g
NOTES
Set will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured.
Shipping will be combined for multiple items.
