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Pair of Large Ceramic Dutch Sphinx Vases by Wim Visser, 1950s

$903.55per set
£650per set
€767.71per set
CA$1,231.17per set
A$1,386.71per set
CHF 718.13per set
MX$16,841.03per set
NOK 9,121.87per set
SEK 8,652.86per set
DKK 5,728.19per set
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About the Item

Two individually decorated vases by Wim Visser for the Dutch company Sphinx in Maastricht, early 1950s. The undertone of the ceramic is orange and the top glaze is white. After turning them they have been hand decorated by an engraved pattern inspired by Art Deco ornaments. This brings out the red color from the underneath layer. Both vases have the same pattern but their size are different. The tall one; height 34, width 28 cm The smallest one; height 28, width 20 cm and is a tone lighter.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.39 in (34 cm)Diameter: 11.03 in (28 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU100159676693

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