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I love the illustration on these vases - they are like the early experiments of artists Len Lye, or Oskar Fischinger, both 20th-Century pioneers of experimental animation. You can turn the vases and they come alive! A matching pair of rare mid-century vases, masterfully crafted by renowned pottery producer Carsten Tonnieshof in Austria. The striking modernist decorative relief is a departure from the ornate baroque style (commonly associated with Italian craftsmanship), and the exquisite shape and glaze embody the unmistakable essence of Carsten's wife’s artistic expression, who designed for Tonnieshof during this era. The Austria stamp '1245-25 AUSTRIA' discreetly marked on the base attests to the vases' origins and authenticity. Carsten Tönnieshof was a distinguished West German and in production from 1945 to 1987. By the 1970s, they had expanded their presence across the globe, establishing branches in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Australia, and Austria. H: 25cm...more

Scandinavian Modern

United Kingdom

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