Dordtsche Kunstpotterij, model 61 vase with geometric decor, 1903–1908

Description

This vase was produced between 1903 and 1908 by the Dutch pottery company Dordtsche Kunstpotterij (Dordrecht Art Pottery) from the city of Dordrecht, near Rotterdam, also known as DKP. It is model 61, a tall and slender vase measuring 26.6 cm or 10.5 inch in height and 13.5 cm or 5.3 inch in width. The vase features a geometric design in blue and burgundy set against a white background. I particularly like the decoration around the neck, as well as the small ‘eye’ motifs on the shoulders. The vase is in good condition, with the exception of a chip on the base. Fortunately, this is not visible when the vase is standing upright. There is also a tiny nick on the neck where a small piece of glaze is missing, and the interior shows some slight discoloration. The vase bears a clear maker’s mark: the abbreviation ‘DKP’ and the words ‘Dordrecht Holland’ are painted on the bottom, along with references to the model and presumably the decor pattern: ’62’ and ‘K/’. This piece originates from the Meentwijck Collection, on of Hollands most renowned private collections of Art Nouveau and Art Deco artifacts.