Schramberg - Eva Zeisel - Ewer - Ceramic - Mondrian decor
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Eva Zeisel for Schramberg ceramic pitcher in Mondriaan decor, Bauhaus style, with hand-painted multicolour Mondrian bands on a grey speckled glaze, oxblood-glazed handle and matching stopper, height 26 cm, width 11.7 cm, weight 500 g, includes the original stopper, in good condition with minor signs of age.
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Eva Zeisel Schramberg Keramik Kan - 'Mondriaan' Decor (Liqueur)
A striking stoneware pitcher with a footed, rounded body and a pinched spout, designed during Eva Zeisel's short but productive period in Germany. The vessel is decorated with the 'Mondriaan' pattern, characterized by lively, hand-painted polychrome 'striped bands' in primary colors on a speckled gray background. The deep oxblood-red glazed handle and the matching rounded stopper provide a refined contrast to the playful geometric abstraction of the body.
A highly collectible icon of women-led modernism and the early career of a design legend.
The name 'Mondriaan' pattern is a tribute to the Dutch De Stijl artist Piet Mondriaan, and reflects the era's preoccupation with primary colors and geometric lines.
Surface
Glossy tin glaze (majolica) with hand-painted underglaze decoration; The gray background shows a characteristic brush-stroke texture, while the colored bands have a slightly raised impasto appearance.
Weight & Feel
Lightweight for its size, typical of ceramics produced at SMF, with a balanced feel when held by the band-style handle.
The presence of the original stopper also significantly increases value.
Height 26 cm
Width 11.7 cm
Weight 500 g
Eva Zeisel Schramberg Keramik Kan - 'Mondriaan' Decor (Liqueur)
A striking stoneware pitcher with a footed, rounded body and a pinched spout, designed during Eva Zeisel's short but productive period in Germany. The vessel is decorated with the 'Mondriaan' pattern, characterized by lively, hand-painted polychrome 'striped bands' in primary colors on a speckled gray background. The deep oxblood-red glazed handle and the matching rounded stopper provide a refined contrast to the playful geometric abstraction of the body.
A highly collectible icon of women-led modernism and the early career of a design legend.
The name 'Mondriaan' pattern is a tribute to the Dutch De Stijl artist Piet Mondriaan, and reflects the era's preoccupation with primary colors and geometric lines.
Surface
Glossy tin glaze (majolica) with hand-painted underglaze decoration; The gray background shows a characteristic brush-stroke texture, while the colored bands have a slightly raised impasto appearance.
Weight & Feel
Lightweight for its size, typical of ceramics produced at SMF, with a balanced feel when held by the band-style handle.
The presence of the original stopper also significantly increases value.
Height 26 cm
Width 11.7 cm
Weight 500 g
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Mondrian decor
Number of objects
1
Material
Ceramic
Manufacturer/brand
Schramberg
Country of origin
Germany
Designer/artist/maker
Eva Zeisel
Style
Bauhaus
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
26 cm
Width
11.7 cm
Diameter
11.7 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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