
MAX LAEUGER (1864-1952)
Black twists and round-headed rampions, the model presented at the World’s Fair of 1904, Saint-Louis
Large baluster jug with two twisted handles and a straight neck with a double pouring spout.
Polychrome enamelled ceramic proof.
Model created around 1897-1899.
Signed and numbered under the base.
Height : 44 cm
Public collections and related works:
- Dreiländermuseum, Lörrach – An identical model with broken handles is kept in this institution's collections under inventory number KL 0169.
- Badisches Landesmuseum, Karlsruhe– A similar model, with three handles and a different decor, is kept in the collections of this institution under inventory number 78/47.
Exhibition and related work:
World’s Fair of 1904 – Saint-Louis, Missouri, from April 30 to December 1st, 1904. An identical model was exhibited at this event.
Bibliography:
- Deutsches Kunstgewerbe St. Louis 1904 – Ernst Wasmuth Editions, Berlin, 1904. Identical models reproduced in the exhibition catalogue, pages 67 and 72.
- Kunstgewerbeblatt – Sixteenth year – 1905. An identical model reproduced on page 66.
- Dekorative Kunst – Band XIII – 1905. An identical model reproduced on page 34.
