Lorenz Hutschenreuther Vase – Department of Art in Selb, circa 1920
Antique Art Nouveau vase with hand-painted floral decoration and gold accents
This exquisite porcelain vase by Lorenz Hutschenreuther, crafted around 1920 in the renowned Department of Art in Selb, features a magnificent hand-painted anemone design in shades of pink, red, and violet, adorned with delicate gilded details. The lid harmoniously echoes the floral motif and accentuates the elegant lines.
The green base mark "Lorenz Hutschenreuther AG, Selb, Department of Art" confirms the authenticity and high quality of this handcrafted piece.
The vase's design combines Art Nouveau and Art Deco elements: The naturalistic floral painting is rooted in the Art Nouveau tradition, while the form and luxurious finish already reveal modern Art Deco influences.
This antique Hutschenreuther vase is an authentic collector's item of German porcelain art from the early 1920s – a decorative highlight for lovers of Art Nouveau porcelain, Art Deco vases and classic Hutschenreuther porcelain.
About the manufacturer: Lorenz Hutschenreuther AG, Selb
Lorenz Hutschenreuther AG, headquartered in Selb, Bavaria, was founded on August 10, 1857, by Lorenz Christian Friedrich Hutschenreuther (1817–1886). He was the son of Carolus Magnus Hutschenreuther, the founder of C. M. Hutschenreuther AG in Hohenberg. After Lorenz Hutschenreuther's retirement in 1877, his sons Viktor and Eugen, along with his son-in-law Hans Pabst, continued to run the company. In 1902, the company was renamed Lorenz Hutschenreuther AG, Selb Porcelain Factories.
In 1917, the prestigious "Department of Art" was established, positioning the company in the luxury and art market. Professor Fritz Klee, who was also the director of the Royal School of Art in Selb, assumed artistic direction. The first artists were hired as early as 1918. In the 1920s, high-quality, unique pieces were created, including ornate vases with historical and Art Deco decorations. Until the war-related closure in 1945, over 2,000 designs by more than 75 artists were realized.
