Clearly, an Italian interpretation of the iconic Finnish Ultima Thule design for Iitala by Tapio Wirrkala in 1968 but this set brings with it its own design nuances. This beautiful set is of Italian mid-century Modernist design by Kristal, Italy. The base bears the handpainted model numbers '1459/42', '4759/49' and the origin of 'Italy'. Please refer to photographs as they form part of the condition report. Mentioned for completeness: There is one area at the base rim with incomplete glazing and dusting of black glaze that was part of the production process and not damage. The most notable wear is to the handpainted gold trim and mild movement marks on the underside of the base that is commensurable with the age of the pieces. This charming and elegant work is suitable for standalone display or for functional use as a vide poche.Įxcellent. Accentuating the form is a textured Milk white glaze that creates the canvas for the handpainted vibrant Poppy and flora design with a gold-edged trim framing the pieces. The gently exaggerated curves create beautifully sleek arches giving the dish the form of a lightly curled leaf. This stylised Italian 'Alla Moda' work of Art Pottery is of mid-century Modernist design.Ĭurrently held on consignment at Andrews Oakville Groeneveldt died in 1982, at the age of 93. However, Groeneveldt remained artistically active until the very end of his life, continuing to produce ceramic works at home.
Much of his earlier work shows very subtle variations in colour caused by different layers of glaze put over one another.ĭuring the 1960s, mass-produced pottery from Western Germany and other countries flushed the market and in 1972, after a drawn-out struggle, Groeneveldt's Voorschoten workshop succumbed to financial difficulties. Many ceramists of the time were part of a modern art movement which abandoned figurative designs and decoration and instead brought forth strong emotive effects created by glazes in various colours and textures. However, ceramics attracted his attention the most and it is through ceramic that Groeneveldt famous. After finishing the Arts State School in Amsterdam around 1914, the young Groeneveldt developed a broad range of skills including painting and sculpting. Shipping will be combined for multiple items.īorn 1889, Groeneveldt was a Dutch artist and ceramist who was active during the greater part of the 20th century. 5.3" / 13.5 cm in rim diameterĬeramic will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. The base is inscribed with Pieter Groeneveldt's 'PG MADE IN HOLLAND' stamp and the number '723'.Ĭ. No chips or scratches, please see photos as part of condition report. The interior decor is of a Sienna base overlaid with Chartreuse gloss glaze and finished with a thick layer of smooth crackled glass.Įxcellent. The exterior decor is a blue Quartz-like fat lava glaze that flows over the Travertijn effect. The Travertijn effect was introduced in the Netherlands by Groeneveldt during the 1960s. This piece bears Groeneveldt's signature Travertijn (Travertin) effect of a roughened surface wiped with a dark glaze, creating a stony, wood-like Travertin-effect. Presenting a beautifully creative studio pottery piece by the renowned Dutch artist and ceramist Pieter Groeneveldt.
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