Teacup, between 1930 and 1938

  • Josef Hoffmann, Austrian, 1870-1956
  • Augarten Porcelain Manufactory, Vienna, Austrian, founded 1923

Porcelain

  • Overall: 4 inches (10.2 cm)

Founders Society Purchase, Jerome M. and Patricia J. Shaw Purchase Fund

1985.13.2A

On View

  • Modern, Level 2, North

Department

European Modern Art to 1970

see Marks

Marks, on bottom: 1985.13.2A Marks, on bottom, center, in blue, faded: [probably a symbol and "Wein," similar to saucer] Marks, on bottom, in black: ENTWURF | PROF. JOS. HOFFMAN Marks, on bottom, in blue: GES GECH. Marks, on bottom, in black: 18 | 5544 Marks, on bottom, in red: Augarten | Austria

(Barry Friedman Ltd.)

1985-present, purchase by the Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit, Michigan, USA)

Josef Hoffmann; Augarten Porcelain Manufactory, Teacup, between 1930 and 1938, porcelain. Detroit Institute of Arts, Founders Society Purchase, Jerome M. and Patricia J. Shaw Purchase Fund, 1985.13.2A.