Rosenthal Porcelain Vase Vintage Raymond Peynet The Lovers Hand Painted MCM Mid Century Modern Condition: Vintage 1960s hand painted vase in extremely well cared for condition, no chips or crazing, three tiny surface scratches near the bottom (so small they don't appear in photos) -- other than that paint and finish are like a new piece, not one that is over 50 years old Beautiful and rare Rosenthal vase from the 1960s featuring artist Raymond Peynet's "The Lovers" The vase is created of Rosenthal porcelain and is hand painted Peynet created The Lovers in 1942 In the 1960s and 70s The Lovers were featured on jewelry pieces In the 1950s and 60s latex foam dolls of the Peynet lovers and were a great success The characters have endured over the years appearing on Couleuvre in the 1950s and Rosenthal in the 1960s The Lovers have been so loved that they have been featured on stamps in France and on Champagne bottles This vase has the unique modernist look of MCM and appears to never have been used other than for display -- the interior is shiny and clean The front depicts the Lovers sitting on a park bench with two cupids, bluebirds -- a romantic setting The back of the vase features the two cupids sitting on the park bench This would be a fabulous gift for Valentine's Day, an engagement, wedding or for any fan of MCM design After extensive research, we were only able to find one other like this, not in the US, priced close to $500 -- this is truly a special piece! Interior Height: 8" Exterior Height: 8.375" Top Opening: 4.5" x 1.5" (at widest point) Base: 4.5" x 2.25" (at widest point) Exterior Width: 8.75" (at widest point) Colors may vary slightly due to different monitors. Our items are tagged for buyer/seller protection and must remain in place until transaction is complete. Items are packed under video surveillance so you can be assured that you will receive the item(s) that you have purchased. We can always be reached through your Order Details. Click on Contact Seller and select: "I have a question about using my product or I want to send the seller a message". #F4