The art of the zsolnay factory during the periods of art nouveau and art deco. Formerly the drip of khadi from the turkish times was in its stead, operating until 1893. Filed in may 10 1990, the zsolnay hungary 1868 pecs handpainted covers porcelain urns and vases zsolnay hungary 1868 pecs handpainted trademark registration number 1810806 serial number 74057677 justia trademarks. One of his first acts was the forcible takeover of the citys hydroelectric company with a view to expropriating the 48% of the companys shares owned by suez environment, a french. The zsolnay brand is a mysterious entity in the history of hungarian art.
Sep 17, 2002 the manufactorys history is very much a zsolnay family affair. Incised factory mark and form number 1514 dating these to around 1885. This striking book recounts the story of the 150yearold company and presents numerous examples. This is a valuable book if you are interested in the history of the zsolnay manufactory. European ceramics in the age of historicism and art nouveau.
Decorated with eosin and iridescent colored glazes. Bibliographic references citation, noteabstract, nal no. A pair of zsolnay pecs vases of short, circular form with gourdshaped necks, with yellow and blue flowers against a creamcoloured ground, the undersides with factory marks and initials j. Pdf art nouveau and hungarian cultural nationalism megan. The tradition of the unique production techniques goes back to 161 years. Using imaginative techniques, this ambitious and creative factory, located in southwestern hungary, has employed an extraordinarily wide range of styles in its work. The zsolnay factory was established by miklos zsolnay 18001880 in pecs, hungary. There really were few popular examples after 1948, says federico santi of the drawing room antiques, who together with john gacher wrote the book, zsolnay ceramics. The book provides new photographs of some two hundred objects and designs as well as a selection of fifty archival photographs from throughout the manufactorys years of production. There are also detailed entries for all work shown, biographies of the manufactorys premier artists and of zsolnay family members, and a glossary of ceramics. The zsolnay porcelain factory was one of the most renowned hungarian. The creation of a national style of ornamentation at the end of the nineteenth century. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Zsolnay ceramic works manufacturer materials and techniques.
Art nouveau zsolnay ceramics and pottery arts and resources. At that time, hungary lay at the center of the extensive austrohungarian empire, which would survive until 1918. Zsolnay fountain pecs, hungary by friedwaldltd thingiverse. Vase of earthenware modelled in relief, made by zsolnay ceramic works, pecs, ca. The book covers the three main periods of zsolnay production. Zsolnay pecs hungary trinket box hand painted porcelain. The manufactorys history is very much a zsolnay family affair. The most common eosin glaze on zsolnays exported wares was a shimmering monochrome greengold. The over 400 color photos detail zsolnay by size, form number, date of production and current market value.
The zsolnay factory rose to prominence after the 1867 formation of the austrohungarian empire ended political unrest in hungary. The studied tiles are made by the hungarian zsolnay factory and. Zsolnay, or formally zsolnay porcelanmanufaktura zrt is a hungarian manufacturer of porcelain. To the verso are his life dates, 19 april 1828 23 march 1900. Academy its zsolnay bachar najari factory owner warsaw berlin kiev. The zsolnay family founded the museum in 1928 to mark the centenary of the birth of vilmos zsolnay. See more ideas about pottery art, pottery and tile art. Buy zsolnay porcelain for sale at auction invaluable. There are many pieces of art that are worth a look. The zsolnay porcelain factory has been a symbol of the town of pecs and hungary for more than 160 years.
At this point, the zsolnay name was dropped and the company operated under the title pecs porcelain factory. The zsolnay ceramics factory has produced some of the most beautiful and innovative artistic products in its field since the mid19th century. Despite the fact that the zsolnay ceramics are considered as traditional. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. The zsolnay factory was established by miklos zsolnay 18001880 in pecs, hungary, to produce stoneware and other ceramics in 1853. Zsolnay pecs, hungary handpainted porcelain lidded trinket box, in a square form with scalloped edges. Sep 11, 2011 for 158 years, the iconic hungarian company of zsolnay has been producing innovative and high quality ceramic wares. The birth of the well goes back to the offer of miklos zsolnay in 1908, who offered to donate pecs a fountain to commemorate his late father, vilmos zsolnay. Building, towers in circle, pecs excellent site by jason jacques new york in regards to zsolnay marks. This beautiful large zsolnay butterfly decor tea set includes the following items.
For 158 years, the iconic hungarian company of zsolnay has been producing innovative and high quality ceramic wares. Nov 18, 2014 on the south side of the main square of pecs, szechenyi square we can see the 4 metre high pyrogranite well called zsolnay well. Jun 17, 2016 the case of the famed zsolnay porcelain factory zsolt pava made quite a splash back in october 2009, right after he became the mayor of pecs in a byelection. Pdf kulonbozo koru zsolnay epuletkeramiak osszehasonlito. This book is 191 pages and is a large format hard cover. This listing includes the signed zsolnay hungary porcelain trinket jewelry covered box shown in very nice condition with no chips, cracks or crazing. In his factory, zsolnay produced all the required details of ceramic decoration for buildings according to the exact. Gallery ii of the zsolnay store of newport, rhode island. What started as a small family ceramics workshop in pecs in 1853 had grown into a modern factory by the 1880s, thanks to vilmos zsolnays long decades of painstaking and dedicated experimentation.
Even though the porcelain products of zsolnay are made in factories, they reflect the elegance and quality of the pieces of fine art. The exhibition at the bard graduate center, held from july 17 to october, 2002. Designs consistent with those of armin klein who designed for the zsolnay factory. Eosin came in a rainbow of colors including red, brown, silver, gray, blue and an iridescent greengold. Marks and inscriptions zsolnay pecs and five church spires within a dotted circle in green zsolnay pecs impressed 5668 and 2 impressed. The zsolnay manufactory represents a triumph of hungarian applied arts, for during its heyday it produced elegant and innovative ceramics for an international clientele as well as architectural ceramics that embellished some of the finest public and private buildings in the austrohungarian empire. A striking cylindrical art pottery vase from the zsolnay pecs ceramics factory of hungary, the modernist design is enveloped in the firms signature metallic goldengreen eosin gla. The factory was nationalized by the government and production fell to its lowest standard and has never really recovered. Zsolnay porcelain manufactory vase with handle hungarian, pecs. Zsolnay pitcher ceramics and pottery arts and resources. Media in category zsolnay ceramics the following 168 files are in this category, out of 168 total.
The zsolnay factory was established in pecs, southern hun. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Zsolnay porcelain and ceramics collection of hungarikums. Aug 01, 2002 this is a valuable book if you are interested in the history of the zsolnay manufactory. Zsolnay exkluziv katalogus angol web free download as pdf file. Over its long history, it has always been able to give something new and relevant for. Shop authentic zsolnay furniture and other zsolnay furniture from the worlds best dealers. Learn about zsolnay, loetz, galle, durand, steuben, louis comfort tiffany, and more. The zsolnay factory in pecs is one of the few factories which are wellknown not only in hungary but also in other european countries due to their quality and unique ceramic products. An exhibit on the life, times and decorative ceramics of.
A set of three decorative mugs from the zsolnay factory of pecs hungary. Pdf chemical durability of leadbearing glazes in sulphuric acid. Zsolnay museum pecs 2020 all you need to know before. This item features vivid hand painted pansies in violet, pinks, and yellows, with a visiting butterfly painted to the lid, on a white field. Zsolnay exkluziv katalogus angol web tableware handicrafts. Zsolnay pottery and ceramics reference information and. For more than 150 years, hungary has had a high quality and innovative ceramics factory, the zsolnay manufactory of pecs in southwest hungary. The zsolnay family and their manufacture has a unique role in the hungarian industrialization and in the hungarian history applied arts, as this manufacture has become one of the best in the world within a few decades starting from virtually nowhere, thanks to the genius of vilmos zsolnay and his daughters.
Hungarian ceramics from the zsolnay manufactory, 18532001. The text makes up only a small portion of the book and the authors are clearly not scholars. Depicted is an elder vilmos zsolnay with a flowing beard. Zsolnays most dramatic and expensive art nouveau forms have at least three eosin colors. Laboratory experiments performed on zsolnay architectural ceramics from. It began by making stonewares in local hungarian styles. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features.
Founded in 1853 in pecs, hungary, the company rose to prominence twenty. Zsolnay pottery ceramic bust of vilmos zsolnay ebth. Over its long history, it has always been able to give something new and relevant for the current times. Zsolnay is still operating, and in 2008, signed a contract with ikea to produce 5,000 tons of ceramic per year. After the market economy resumed in 1982, the name was returned along with its operational independence. This museum is the history of the ceramics factory in pecs. The flower and butterfly design porcelain box measures approximately 1 78 inches tall x 3 x 3 inches wide. The advantage of this book is that they provide a price value range for the shown items, which can be useful in case you decide to collect antique zsolnay ceramics. Zsolnay largest selection of patterns at replacements, ltd.
Pdf the zsolnay factory in pecs is one of the few factories which are wellknown not. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Zsolnay museum pecs 2020 all you need to know before you. In 1863, his son, vilmos zsolnay 18281900 joined the company and became its manager and director after several years. Founded in 1853 by miklos zsolnay and operated by his family for decades, the factory has made significant contributions to the countrys artistic and economic success. A hungarian eosinglazed ewer woman drinking from fountain, zsolnay porcelain factory, pecs, circa 1900 designed by sandor apati abt and lajos mack, of slender form with bulbous base, the handle in the form of a nude female figure looking to the interior, decorated overall in lustrous gold glaze shading to deep bluegreen around the base, applied factory mark and impressed model number 5986. Zsolnay pecs and five church spires within a dotted circle in green zsolnay pecs impressed 5668 and 2 impressed. Vintage, fine china, home decor, floral vase, office decor, stamped sch1hshops 4. The zsolnay brand name is a symbol of tradition, unique nature, artistic value and constant revival. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The real run to glory began when vilmos zsolnay took over the stumbling factory in pecs from his brother ignac in 1868. A hungarian eosinglazed ewer woman drinking from fountain, zsolnay porcelain factory, pecs, circa 1900 designed by sandor apati abt and lajos mack, of slender form with bulbous base, the handle in the form of a nude female figure looking to the interior, decorated overall in lustrous gold glaze shading to deep bluegreen around the base, applied factory mark and impressed.
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