Sabena Airlines' porcelain service ( First Class ), decorated with L'oiseau de ciel ( René Magritte )
Prix régulier 450,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
Special features | Made by Seltmann Weiden ( Bavaria, Germany ), One cup has a slightly cracked handle |
Condition | Collector’s item |
Production date | Undated |
Language | English |
Belgian Aviation | Yes |
Measurements |
30.047 x 36.7 x 11.5 cm |
User | Sabena Airlines |
Manufacturer |
Seltmann Weiden |
Description
Today, we offer for sale this magnificent First Class' porcelain service used by Sabena Airlines aboard its aircraft, and decorated with L'oiseau de ciel created by the Belgian surrealist artist René Magritte ( 1898 - 1967 ). Made by Seltmann Weiden ( Bavaria, Germany ), and although one cup has a slightly cracked handle, the porcelain service is in mint condition.
Here are the different dishes along with the information which are either printed or carved on the back :
- one large plate ( sabena - AVG - 03 / 232 48 19, Seltmann Weiden, Bavaria, Germany ). Measurements : 19 x 1.8 centimetres.
- two medium - sized plates ( ++K+, SAG 024 ). Measurements : 17.225 x 1.7 centimetres each.
- two medium - sized oval dishes ( SAG - 040 ). Measurements : 12.21 x 18.1 x 3.1 centimetres each.
- three saucers ( SAG 025 ). Measurements : 13.1 x 2 centimetres each.
- seven large bowls ( SAG 028 ). Measurements : 11.7 x 4.8 centimetres each.
- five cups ( SAG 026 ). Measurements : 9.11 x 7.120 x 4.7 centimetres each.
- Two small bowls ( SAG 042 ). Measurements : 7.94 x 4.85 centimetres each.
A little History :
As for the representation of René Magritte's L'oiseau de ciel on the tableware, its use predates the last decade of the 20th century. During the 1960s, the Director of Sabena Airlines, Gilbert Périer ( 1902 - 1968 ), wanted to link the company's image to a great Belgian painter. Contact was made with René Magritte in December 1965, in order to commission a work from him. This was delivered three months later. The image of L'oiseau de ciel was used for all adjoining advertising : posters, labels, leaflets, etc... until 1973. The said year was the 50th Anniversary of Sabena Airlines, which chose new advertising symbols for the occasion. Nevertheless, L'oiseau de ciel did not disappear from radar screens of the Belgian national airline, as the porcelain service presented here demonstrates.
( sources : www.lesoir.be, www.kaowarsom.be )