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By Heimito von Doderer In his eminence, his iconic status, and his masterful command of enormous fictional realms in several huge novels, Heimito von Doderer (1896-1966) still enjoys legendary status close to forty years after his death. The daunting scope of his novels—his magnum opus is over 1300 pages long—has tended to obscure his achievement as a writer of shorter fiction, even in the German-speaking world. Doderer came to esteem his brief stories and tales quite highly, and he took special pride in condensing whole plots and conflicts into one-sentence fictions. By turns playful and poignant, grotesque and idyllic, the short fiction merits a wider audience. Paperback288 pagesAriadne Press, 20055.5 x 0.5 x 8.2 inchesISBN 9781572411418Short Stories

Person Made of Porcelain & Other Stories

HALLE VASEMarguerite Friedländer-Wildenhain Designed ca. 1931Produced by KPMWhite Berlin porcelain The renowned Berlin porcelain company, Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM), founded in 1763 by Frederick the Great, is synonymous with enduring design. KPM upholds the great tradition of meticulous hand-crafted porcelain, and continues the cultural and historical heritage of the great German designers.

Friedländer-Wildenhain Vase

Inspired by an 1835 Biedermeier design Hand-painted bone china with 24 karat matte gold, hand-burnished interiorSet of six, one of each color: blue, fuchsia, green, red, white, and yellowPresented in a linen-lined wooden presentation boxH. 3 x D. 2 in.

Golden Morning Cups

Produced by AugartenPure white porcelainHand-burnished interior of 24 karat goldSnow white hand-painted exteriorH. 2 x D. 3½ in. Hand-wash only Shown with Yali Gelato Spoons

Golden Bowl

Dagobert PecheDesigned 1912Hand-painted black and white glazed bone chinaSet of two: one geometric and one botanical patternPresented in a linen-lined wooden presentation boxH. 6 x D. 4 in.

Dagobert Peche Porcelain Powder Jars

Josef Hoffmann Designed 1909-10Produced by First EditionHand-crafted in sterling silver and lacquered rosewoodD. 5 x H. 1⅜ in. This item is eligible for a maximum Member's discount of 10%.

Hoffmann Sterling Silver/Rosewood Wine Coaster

Josef Hoffmann Designed 1909-10Produced by First EditionHand-crafted in sterling silver and lacquered rosewoodL. 14 x W. 11½ x H. 1⅜ in. This item is eligible for a maximum Member's discount of 10%.

Hoffmann Sterling Silver/Rosewood Tray

Koloman Moser Designed 1904Produced by First EditionHand-crafted in sterling silver with semi-precious cabochonof carnelian, rose quartz, lapis lazuli, amethyst or onyx. Limited and numbered editionD. 2 in. This item is eligible for a maximum Member's discount of 10%.

Koloman Moser Sterling Silver Napkin Ring

Designed ca. 1820 Produced by J. & L. Lobmeyr A traditional wedding gift during the Biedermeier period Mouth-blown, hand-cut and polished crystal Custom monogram available for additional fee H. 4 ½ x D. 3 ½ in.

Biedermeier Wedding Beaker

Dagobert PecheDesigned ca. 1922Hand-painted porcelainD. 15½ x H. 4½ in. "Dagobert Peche was the greatest ornamental genius Austria has produced since the Baroque." —Josef Hoffmann

Dagobert Peche Centerpiece Bowl

Josef HoffmannDesigned 1902Produced by Wiener Silber ManufacturSterling silver or silver-plated stainless steel This item is eligible for a maximum Member's discount of 10%.

Hoffmann No. 135 Pastry Server

Josef Hoffmann Designed 1908Produced by First EditionSterling silver with pair of Bohemian crystal carafesH. 7 x L. 5 x W 2 in. Additional items available:Pair of Bohemian crystal barrel inserts $850Pair of mother-of-pearl spoons $90 This item is eligible for a maximum Member's discount of 10%.

Hoffmann Sterling Silver Cruet Stand

Josef HoffmannDesigned 1912-13Produced by J. & L. LobmeyrMouth-blown, hand-cut and polished crystal Small: L. 5½ x W. 3¼ x H. 4 in.Large: L. 9¼ x W. 4¾ x H. 4 in.

Hoffmann Flower Bowl

Josef Hoffmann Designed 1902Produced by Wiener Silber Manufactur94% pure silver, 965g Lapis lazuli decoration Tarnish resistantH. 4 3/4 x D. 9 1/2 in. This item is eligible for a maximum Member's discount of 10%.

Hoffmann Pure Silver Pedestal Centerpiece

Josef Hoffmann Designed 1902Produced by Wiener Silber Manufactur94% pure silver Tarnish resistant 56 gramsL. 5¾ in. Shown with Biedermeier Tray and Hand-loomed Table Linens This item is eligible for a maximum Member's discount of 10%.

Hoffmann No. 135 Butter Knife

Josef Hoffmann Designed ca. 1911 Produced by First EditionHand-crafted sterling silver D. 2 in. This item is eligible for a maximum Member's discount of 10%.

Hoffmann Sterling Silver Napkin Ring

Produced by Munnu, The Gem Palace22 karat gold ring inset with diamondsSize 7 / Sold Individually The Gem Palace of Jaipur, India, has served as jeweler to the court of the Mughal emperors for more than eight generations. These jewels are created by master goldsmiths using traditional methods in the art of stone-cutting. This item is eligible for a maximum Member's discount of 10%.

Gem Palace Diamond Ring

Designer unknown Vienna, 1819 Produced by First Edition Hand-crafted in sterling silver Numbered and limited edition L. 9 x W. 4 in. The softly flowing lines of this wonderful little tray are characteristic of Biedermeier design. Its subtly streamlined edges enable the tray to sit perfectly in the hand. It was most likely originally designed to hold visitor cards. Its balanced proportions are those of timeless elegance and noblesse. SALE / SAVE 25%LIMITED QUANTITIES / WHILE SUPPLIES LASTOriginal price $1,300, now $975 SAVE MORE WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT FINAL SALE /NO EXCHANGES OR RETURNS

Biedermeier Sterling Silver Tray

Josef HoffmannDesigned 1907 Produced by First EditionHand-crafted in sterling silver with Bohemian crystal inserts and a pair of sterling silver spoonsLimited and numbered editionH. 4⅞ x L. 4 x D. 1 in. This salt and pepper cellar, an early Hoffmann design in the geometric constructivist style, was made by the Wiener Werkstätte a mere six times. The long, functional handle and ornamentation reminiscent of rivets add to its singular design. This item is eligible for a maximum Member's discount of 10%.

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