A. F. von Löwenfinck
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A. F. von Löwenfinck was a German potter known for his work with tin-glazed earthenware in the 18th century. He was particularly associated with the factory at Bayreuth, where he created decorative wares. His work is noted for its use of motifs such as "leaf and strapwork" (Laub-und-Bandelwerk) and for its quality in overglaze colors. While he also worked on porcelain, his contributions to faience are significant in the context of German pottery of that era.12
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potteryFaience, or tin-glazed ware…flowers”) were introduced, perhaps by A.F. von Löwenfinck, about 1750, and inspired similar painting elsewhere. Figures by J.W. Lanz, who also worked in porcelain here and at Frankenthal, are to be seen. Much work was done in the fashionable Rococo style, including objects, such as clock cases and wall cisterns,…
Read More…flowers”) were introduced, perhaps by A.F. von Löwenfinck, about 1750, and inspired similar painting elsewhere. Figures by J.W. Lanz, who also worked in porcelain here and at Frankenthal, are to be seen. Much work was done in the fashionable Rococo style, including objects, such as clock cases and wall cisterns,…
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von Löwenfinck (who is known particularly for his work on porcelain) and Joseph Philipp Danhofer. Perhaps the finest 18th-century faience was made by the factory at Höchst, near Mainz, which also manufactured porcelain. Decoration was usually in overglaze colours, and landscapes, figure subjects, German flowers, and…
Read Morevon Löwenfinck (who is known particularly for his work on porcelain) and Joseph Philipp Danhofer. Perhaps the finest 18th-century faience was made by the factory at Höchst, near Mainz, which also manufactured porcelain. Decoration was usually in overglaze colours, and landscapes, figure subjects, German flowers, and…
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