VINTAGE
VASE
Hand Painted Ceramic
Made in Austria
1960's
Size: 8" H
This hand painted vase appears to be in good condition for it's age. Please, examine all pictures for your consideration. You are welcome to ask any questions prior buying or bidding. We can ship it anywhere within continental U.S. for a flat rate of 16.90$. It includes shipping, delivery confirmation and packaging material.
GMUNDNER KERAMIK
For over 500 years, Gmundner Keramik has built on its proud Austrian heritage and outstanding reputation for handcrafting beautiful and unique ceramic pieces. First mentioned in the annals in 1492, the manufactory situated in the town of Gmunden is one of the largest in Central Europe. Today, Gmundner Keramik is synonymous with the finest quality Austrian tableware. Its commitment to traditional craftsmanship ensures that each piece is unique – made and painted by hand and as unique as the person who buys it. The signature Green Flamed pattern is instantly recognisable and much sought-after worldwide.
The first products designed by Gmundner were quite basic. These early designs are known as Hafner ware, a style of lead-glazed earthenware that was popular in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Hafner ware had a porous body that had to be glazed to be made impermeable.
In the 17th century, the town of Gmunden established itself as the centre of the ceramics industry in Austria. Over the course of the next 100 years, local artisans began to develop recognisable patterns and ceramic shapes. An important development of this era was the painting of short, bold green lines on the edge of plates and bowls. The famous Green Flamed pattern was born.
In 1843, the Hafnerhaus was bought by Franz Schleiss and his wife Franziska. In 1903, his son Leopold Schleiss founded the Gmundner Tonwarenfabrik (Gmunden Pottery Factory) on what is now the site of the present-day Gmundner Keramik manufactory. In 2003, the company celebrated the 100th anniversary of the site with a series of events, including the hosting of an international ceramic symposium.
In the 19th century, famous artists such as Gustav Klimt, Gustav Mahler and Franz Lehàr often accompanied the Austrian Emperor Franz Josef and Empress Elisabeth (Sissi) to their summer residence in Bad Ischl and influenced the ceramic art of that time.
The Schleiss family was a patron the arts in the region. In 1909, the Franz and Emilie Schleiss Art Workshop opened its doors and began what makes our company so special to this day - the love of art.
In 1968, Johannes Fürst Hohenberg, a direct descendant of the Austrian imperial family, acquired the Gmundner Keramik manufactory and made it the number 1 tableware manufacturer in Austria. The new-found success was partly due to the growing popularity of the Green Flamed pattern. Fürst Hohenberg subsequently teamed up with Professor Gudrun Wittke-Baudisch to establish Gruppe H (Group H), a local ceramic art association - the H stand for Hallstatt (residence of Mrs Wittke-Baudisch) and Hohenberg.
Under Johannes Fürst Hohenberg the "Gmundner Keramik Hohenberg Ges.m.b.H." was awarded the national coat of arms of the Republic of Austria. Gmundner Keramik was granted the right to bear the national coat of arms for its special efforts in the economic sector. During this time, the company employed around 500 people.
The traditional Upper Austrian company Gmundner Keramik is changing ownership. The factory, which has been privately owned by the von Moy family since 1997, is transferred to the Salzburg entrepreneur Markus Friesacher in August 2018. He took over the manufactory, which has been in existence for over 500 years, with its 130 employees, the associated world of experience and the brand stores. The company therefore remains firmly in Austrian hands.
In autumn 2019, Gmundner Keramik opened a new store in Hallstatt, Upper Austria. The store is located in the historic Marktplatz, next to the town square's cosy cafés, restaurants and bars. Here you will find the entire collection of Gmundner ceramics to choose from.
In May 2021, the "flaming of pottery" was designated as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. The flaming of pottery denotes the application of a recognisable pattern on ceramic parts. First finds of white-blue coloured pottery in the area around Gmunden date back to the year 1600, from which the typical decoration technique, the “flamed” or “Gmundner crockery” developed. The craftsmanship of flaming takes about two years to learn, focusing on sustainable and local production. Typical patterns include ribbons or loops, in stripes, waves or arches. The green banding combined with the white blazing foundation forms the typical “green-flamed”, which is applied onto the crockery and decorative items.
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