Adolf Bodmer - Figurine - kroon of narrenmuts - Ceramic
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A handmade ceramic object from the Netherlands, dating to ca. 1930–1940, 8 × 8 × 8 cm, blue glaze with gold details, titled “kroon of narrenmuts,” by Adolf Bodmer, depicting a historical scene, in good condition with minor signs of aging and small stains.
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This unique handmade ceramic object represents a crown or fool’s cap and is finished in a deep blue glaze with golden details.
This type of object is often designed as decorative artwork, a small vase (such as a mini tulip vase) or as a fanciful candle holder. Regarding the initials AB, it could refer to a specific studio mark or to an individual potter:
Studio or artist mark: Many Dutch and Belgian studio potters sign their handmade wheel-thrown or hand-sculpted work with their own initials on the stand ring or bottom. Thus the mark is known, for example, with individual studios such as AB Ceramic or historic Dutch Delftware and pipe-baker marks.
Unique piece: Given the organic design and the hand-applied gold buttons, this is almost certainly a handmade studio piece (unique) rather than mass-produced.
A monogram in which the letters A and B interlock (are entwined) is a typical hallmark of a professional, artistic potter who has deliberately designed their own 'logo'.
The fact that the monogram is woven together by hand and incised makes identifying the exact maker much more specific. It virtually rules out incidental, loose initials from a hobbyist and strongly points toward a recognized studio potter.
A monogram in which the letters A and B interlock (are entwined) is a typical hallmark of a professional, artistic potter who has deliberately designed their own 'logo'.
The fact that the monogram is woven together by hand and incised makes identifying the exact maker much more specific. It virtually rules out incidental, loose initials from a hobbyist and strongly points toward a recognized studio potter.
This unique handmade ceramic object represents a crown or fool’s cap and is finished in a deep blue glaze with golden details.
This type of object is often designed as decorative artwork, a small vase (such as a mini tulip vase) or as a fanciful candle holder. Regarding the initials AB, it could refer to a specific studio mark or to an individual potter:
With the combination of studio pottery, an entwined AB monogram, and a fully glazed bottom, in the Netherlands you quickly arrive at a select number of well-known masters. A very strong candlestick and vase designer who signed his work with an incised, interlocking AB monogram is:
Adolf (Dolf) Bodmer (studio potter): Known for his organic and sculptural forms in the 20th century, with the letters exactly interwoven in the wet clay."
This unique handmade ceramic object represents a crown or fool’s cap and is finished in a deep blue glaze with golden details.
This type of object is often designed as decorative artwork, a small vase (such as a mini tulip vase) or as a fanciful candle holder. Regarding the initials AB, it could refer to a specific studio mark or to an individual potter:
Studio or artist mark: Many Dutch and Belgian studio potters sign their handmade wheel-thrown or hand-sculpted work with their own initials on the stand ring or bottom. Thus the mark is known, for example, with individual studios such as AB Ceramic or historic Dutch Delftware and pipe-baker marks.
Unique piece: Given the organic design and the hand-applied gold buttons, this is almost certainly a handmade studio piece (unique) rather than mass-produced.
A monogram in which the letters A and B interlock (are entwined) is a typical hallmark of a professional, artistic potter who has deliberately designed their own 'logo'.
The fact that the monogram is woven together by hand and incised makes identifying the exact maker much more specific. It virtually rules out incidental, loose initials from a hobbyist and strongly points toward a recognized studio potter.
A monogram in which the letters A and B interlock (are entwined) is a typical hallmark of a professional, artistic potter who has deliberately designed their own 'logo'.
The fact that the monogram is woven together by hand and incised makes identifying the exact maker much more specific. It virtually rules out incidental, loose initials from a hobbyist and strongly points toward a recognized studio potter.
This unique handmade ceramic object represents a crown or fool’s cap and is finished in a deep blue glaze with golden details.
This type of object is often designed as decorative artwork, a small vase (such as a mini tulip vase) or as a fanciful candle holder. Regarding the initials AB, it could refer to a specific studio mark or to an individual potter:
With the combination of studio pottery, an entwined AB monogram, and a fully glazed bottom, in the Netherlands you quickly arrive at a select number of well-known masters. A very strong candlestick and vase designer who signed his work with an incised, interlocking AB monogram is:
Adolf (Dolf) Bodmer (studio potter): Known for his organic and sculptural forms in the 20th century, with the letters exactly interwoven in the wet clay."
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Adolf Bodmer
Number of objects
1
Title
kroon of narrenmuts
Country of origin
Netherlands
Designer/artist/maker
Adolf Bodmer
Material
Ceramic
Colour
Blue, Gold
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
8 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
8 cm
Depiction/theme
Historical scene
Estimated period
1930-1940
