Martin Freyer for Rosenthal porcelain vase - Germany 1970s

Vintage Martin Freyer for Rosenthal bisque porcelain plissee vase, made in Selb, Germany in the 1970s.

Designed by German artist Hans Martin Freyer for Rosenthal. Green Rosenthal Germany marking on base also with the Martin Freyer signature. Style 3013/12 is stamped into base. Marked as a studio 2nd although no clear reason visible. Matte white surface with pleated ('plissee') ribbed relief texture, also known as the 'onion' series. The base and interior have a glossy glazed finish. Beautiful Op Art collector's item!

Condition:
In excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks or damage.

Measurements:
12.5cm tall x approx 15cm diameter = approx 5" x 6"
3cm diameter opening.

Other Freyer 'Plissee' styles shown in last image.

Hans Martin Freyer (1909-1975) was a German painter and designer, born in Hanover, Germany. Throughout his career Freyer worked as a portrait artist, as well as a graphic and industrial designer for surface decorations and structures. From 1964 to 1974, he designed for Rosenthal Porcelain, developing relief decorations for glass and porcelain vases of the studio-line. His most well-known design is the Pleated Vase designed in 1968.