Gustav Klimt, the renowned Austrian painter and a prominent figure in the Viennese Art Nouveau movement, has left an indelible mark on the world of art. His influence has transcended the boundaries of canvas and has found expression in various forms, including the exquisite "Goebel" vintage 3-piece glass set from the 1970s. The centerpiece of this ensemble is the vase inspired by Klimt's iconic painting, "The Kiss." This painting, created between 1907 and 1908, depicts an embracing couple shrouded in a golden robe adorned with intricate patterns and symbols. The baked decor and real gold plating that accentuate the mirror effect of the glass. Handicraft meets art and turns every piece into an unmistakable unique piece. Each item in the set bears the mark of the skilled craftsmen who poured their expertise and passion into creating these stunning works of art. The transferred print technique ensures that the intricate details of Klimt's paintings are faithfully reproduced on the glass surface, allowing admirers to appreciate the beauty of his work in a new and captivating form. This set, consisting of two vases and a bowl (or wide vase fruit, candies or cookies), pays homage to Klimt's artistic genius.
Size app.: Vase 22 cm (roughly 8.7 in) high, 16 cm (roughly 6.3 in) wide, 9 cm (roughly 3.5 in) deep; bowl 19.5 cm (roughly 7.7 in) wide; small vase 6.7 cm (roughly 2.6 in) high. Very good condition, age and usage wear, few of tiny chips. Please study high-res pictures for cosmetic condition! In person actual item may appear darker or brighter than in our pictures, strictly depending on sufficient light in your environment. Weight of app. 2.4 kg is going to measure some 5 kg volume weight packed for shipment.
The company was founded by Franz Detleff and William Goebel in 1871. It was known as F&W Goebel. The company in the beggining was making marbles and slates but soon started making porcelain tableware and figurines. In 1893 the company was already fully owned by William Goebel. Luxury porcelain was exported to America. The factory produced also Meissen style figurines. In 1911 Max Louis Goebel took over the management of the factory. He brought innovative spirit to the company. One of examples of his new approach was the luxury brand “Kunstwerkstätten Wilhelmsfeld”. Thanks to founder's grandson Franz Goebel in 1935 famous Hummel figurines were born. In 1950s in Goebel collection appeared Walt Disney characters. In the turn of the millennium, the factory fortune turned. In 2006 creditors refused farther financing of the company. The business activity was continued by a new entity Goebel Porzellanmanufaktur GmbH.