Why was the Rosenthal Mark-Serb-Germany Sanssouci named?
The word Sanssouci is Rosenthal’s name for the baroque revival shape (and pattern in raised relief) of this particular porcelain ‘blank’ to which a wide range of colored patterns was applied. ‘Sanssouci’ means ‘carefree’ and named for the Palace of Sanssouci whose interiors made this high baroque decorative style famous.
What are the marks on a Rosenthal China?
Rosenthal Selb Germany Pompadour pattern 1941 mark with dot over a crown. Rosenthal 1958 mark with dashes left and right the word Germany. Three dots below the word Germany point to Kronach factory. RC Moliere Bavaria 1891 – 1906 mark. Rosenthal +Germany Bjorn Wiinblad 1971 mark. 1953 – 1956 Rosenthal china mark.
Who was the founder of marks-Rosenthal pottery?
Rosenthal overtook factories: Kronach, Marktredwitz (with Thomas brand), Selb, Waldenburg, Sophienthal and Waldershof. In 1910 and 1920 artistic ceramic divisions were opened. Philipp Rosenthal was a Jew.
Why was the Great Hall of Sanssouci important to Rosenthal?
Architecture and interior decoration were seen as an inseparable unit during that time. This is why the relief of the “Sanssouci” porcelain set by Rosenthal corresponds to the Rococo stucco ceiling’s delicate grid structure as found in the Great Hall at Sanssouci Castle.
The word Sanssouci is Rosenthal’s name for the baroque revival shape (and pattern in raised relief) of this particular porcelain ‘blank’ to which a wide range of colored patterns was applied. ‘Sanssouci’ means ‘carefree’ and named for the Palace of Sanssouci whose interiors made this high baroque decorative style famous.
Architecture and interior decoration were seen as an inseparable unit during that time. This is why the relief of the “Sanssouci” porcelain set by Rosenthal corresponds to the Rococo stucco ceiling’s delicate grid structure as found in the Great Hall at Sanssouci Castle.
Rosenthal overtook factories: Kronach, Marktredwitz (with Thomas brand), Selb, Waldenburg, Sophienthal and Waldershof. In 1910 and 1920 artistic ceramic divisions were opened. Philipp Rosenthal was a Jew.
What are the colored patterns in Rosenthal Sanssouci?
One of the colored patterns is this one named “10Rosen” a pattern similar to “Moss Rose” that was produced by innumerable china firms in the first half of the 1900s. There is still quite a bit of Rosenthal Sanssouci, 10 Rosenavailable on the secondary market, so it would be quite easy to obtain replacements or build a set, should you wish to do so.
