Kandern - Horst Kerstan - Vase - Ceramic - Kalebassen Design
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A brown stoneware Kalebassen vase by Horst Kerstan, Kandern, Germany, with a 13.5 cm height, 13.5 cm width and depth, weighing 700 g, signed and dated “Kerstan 86” and bearing the workshop mark “K” in a square, produced in Kandern, Baden-Württemberg, in the late 20th century.
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Horst Kerstan (1941–2005) – Calabash Vase, Kandern, 1986
Exceptional hand-turned studio ceramics by the renowned German ceramicist Horst Kerstan from Kandern (Baden-Württemberg). The vase features the characteristic calabash form with a harmoniously balanced silhouette and a small, cylindrical opening.
Made of stoneware with a natural, vividly flowing brown-beige glaze. The surface shows Kerstan’s typical earthy color transitions and fine glaze traces that give each piece its unique character. The restrained form and modest glaze align with the tradition of late 20th-century modern German studio pottery.
The base bears the pressed workshop mark "K" in a square as well as the engraved signature "Kerstan 86", which clearly attributes the piece to the artist and dates it to 1986.
Dimensions
* Height: 13.5 cm
* Diameter: 13.5 cm
* Opening: approx. 2 cm in diameter
Condition
Excellent state of preservation. No chips, cracks, or restorations visible. The glaze is very well preserved.
Special features
* Signed and dated "Kerstan 86"
* Workshop mark "K" in a square
* Hand-turned studio pottery
* Made in Kandern, Germany
* Collector-worthy unique piece by a significant ceramist
The vase will be well packaged and shipped insured.
Horst Kerstan (1941–2005) – Calabash Vase, Kandern, 1986
Exceptional hand-turned studio ceramics by the renowned German ceramicist Horst Kerstan from Kandern (Baden-Württemberg). The vase features the characteristic calabash form with a harmoniously balanced silhouette and a small, cylindrical opening.
Made of stoneware with a natural, vividly flowing brown-beige glaze. The surface shows Kerstan’s typical earthy color transitions and fine glaze traces that give each piece its unique character. The restrained form and modest glaze align with the tradition of late 20th-century modern German studio pottery.
The base bears the pressed workshop mark "K" in a square as well as the engraved signature "Kerstan 86", which clearly attributes the piece to the artist and dates it to 1986.
Dimensions
* Height: 13.5 cm
* Diameter: 13.5 cm
* Opening: approx. 2 cm in diameter
Condition
Excellent state of preservation. No chips, cracks, or restorations visible. The glaze is very well preserved.
Special features
* Signed and dated "Kerstan 86"
* Workshop mark "K" in a square
* Hand-turned studio pottery
* Made in Kandern, Germany
* Collector-worthy unique piece by a significant ceramist
The vase will be well packaged and shipped insured.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
700 g
Specific region of origin
Baden-Württemberg
Title additional information
Kalebassen Design
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Germany
Designer/artist/maker
Horst Kerstan
Material
Ceramic
Style
Vintage
Manufacturer/brand
Kandern
Colour
Brown
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
13.5 cm
Width
13.5 cm
Depth
13.5 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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