Early to Mid 20th Century Decorative Arts Auction
Thursday, 5 - Thursday, 12 October 2023
Superb mid-century West German Carstens oversized chalice vase
Current Bid $65 (3 bids, reserve met)
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Lot Details
Superb mid-century west german Carstens oversized chalice vase. Originating from the 1962 Artelier series. Finished in lovely earthy tones with full studio marks beneath. A particularly early example. Measuring 310mm high. Founded by brothers Christian and Ernst Carstens after they lost most of their factories to the DDR. The Carstens Uffrecht studio in East Germany became the manufacturer VEB Haldensleben. The Carstens Tonnieshof studio was located in Freden an der Leine (West Germany). During the 1960s Carstens expanded and products were produced in Austria, Chile, Argentina and Australia. Designers included Trude Carstens (wife of Ernst Carstens), Heinz Siery, Gerda Heuckeroth and Dieter Peter. The Atelier series was first introduced 1962. In the beginning it represented a limited high quality range but was later on used on more standard ceramics.
