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MAX LAEUGER (1864-1952)

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.

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