| Special features | Made by Seltmann Weiden ( Bavaria, Germany ) |
| Condition | Like New |
| User | Sabena Airlines |
| Manufacturer |
Seltmann Weiden |
Today, we offer for sale this magnificent First Class’ porcelain service used by Sabena Airlines aboard its aircraft, and decorated with L’oiseau de ciel created by the Belgian surrealist artist René Magritte ( 1898 - 1967 ). Made by Seltmann Weiden ( Bavaria, Germany ), and although one cup has a slightly cracked handle, the porcelain service is in mint condition.
Here are the different dishes signed Seltmann Weiden, Bavaria, Germany sabena - AVG - 03 / 232 48 19 along with the information which are either printed or carved on the back :
29 € per piece, your choice by mail to info@aviation.brussels
Details of availability under description.
Three saucers SAG 025
Measurements : 13.1 x 2 centimetres each.
SOLD
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Seven large bowls SAG 028
Measurements : 11.7 x 4.8 centimetres each.
SOLD
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One cup SAG 026
Seltmann Weiden ( Bavaria, Germany )
6 centimeters
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One cup SAG 042
Measurements : 7.120 x 4.7 centimetres each.
SOLD
A little History :
As for the representation of René Magritte’s L’oiseau de ciel on the tableware, its use predates the last decade of the 20th century. During the 1960s, the Director of Sabena Airlines, Gilbert Périer ( 1902 - 1968 ), wanted to link the company’s image to a great Belgian painter. Contact was made with René Magritte in December 1965, in order to commission a work from him. This was delivered three months later. The image of L’oiseau de ciel was used for all adjoining advertising : posters, labels, leaflets, etc... until 1973. The said year was the 50th Anniversary of Sabena Airlines, which chose new advertising symbols for the occasion. Nevertheless, L’oiseau de ciel did not disappear from radar screens of the Belgian national airline, as the porcelain service presented here demonstrates.
( sources : www.lesoir.be, www.kaowarsom.be )