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| A WINDOW FOR HUGO LONITZ MAJOLICA |
Have you ever wished to write a book�.well I have wished to recapture what is know for Lonitz and the small amount of years of his highest creativity. And as I am limited in time and talent in that respect, the internet offers the opportunity to "publish".
I am also showing examples, the good and not so good, of Lonitz creativity. I know there are many wonderful pieces that are not widely known and want to invite you to send pictures for all of us to share. I will or will not list your name in contributing to my "book"...what ever is best for you.
Some information is known, but there is more to the story. I do wish to thank another research/dealer in Europe for her contribution to the effort and for verification.
Lonitz was born in 1838 in Waldenburg in Silesia. His first factory was for terracotta and fine stonewear .He produced daily tablewear and some small pieces of a more decorative nature. This evolved to more decorative pieces in the majolica style of palissy as well as angels, vases and pieces for the conservatory...as majolica styles evolved.
Lonitz was an artist and absorbed the fashion and style of his time. Many of his pieces are highly regarded and compared to being the "Minton" of Germany. But the management of his business was always an issue and financial success was hard. It is reported that the factory at one time had an output of 30 to 50 people...so his production was of some consequence.
In 1886 he did take a silent partner for financial management, but he did leave the business in 1904 under great duress. It is thought that he did take his on life at this time.
It is known that he had a store in Australia in the town of Sydney. This history of the store has been difficult to research and I would appreciate anyone with more information in this area to contribute.
And as is said, a picture is more then a thousand words. I would like to note that while the palissy style with the birds, animals, fauna is known as some of his best work, I would also show the cherubs and faces in some of his as especially angelic. There is one wall shelf with the face of a cherub that speaks to his artistry.
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