Vase (2) - Ceramic
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Lot of two ceramic vases dating to the 1950s–1960s; one West German pottery piece with orange and dark striped glazes, height 20 cm and width 13 cm (depth 8 cm), and an Italian mid‑century maiolica with red glaze bearing the hand‑inscribed “Italy” and the mark “M.A.” on the base.
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Lot of two artisanal vases
1) This object is a vintage ceramic art vase from West Germany (West German Pottery), dating mainly to the 1960s and 1970s. It is a typical piece from the “Fat Lava” era, a style renowned for its thick, tactile glazes and strong color contrasts. Specifically, the vase is characterized by:
Manufacture: It can be traced to the production of large German companies of the period, such as Scheurich Keramik.
Design and Colors: It features a distinctive combination of a bright glossy orange glaze contrasted with a dark brown striped glaze and volcanic drips effects.
Shape: A flared profile rising upward with a wavy, ruffled upper opening.
Dimensions:
Height 20 cm
Width 13 cm
The object will be packed with great care and shipped with tracked mail.
2) This is Italian mid-20th-century artistic ceramics. On the glossy red bottom is hand-engraved the word “Italy” (top left) accompanied by the large initials “M.A.” or “M A” placed at the center.
Manufacture: The signature style, the script of the “Italy” mark scratched into the clay, and the bright red glaze (historically known as selenium red) point to production by one of the important studios of artistic ceramics in Sesto Fiorentino or the Montelupo Fiorentino area (Tuscany).
Artistic finish: The red glaze, hand-applied with varying thickness, creates that pleasant moving texture and semi-gloss finish typical of Italian Mid-Century Modern maiolica.
Dating: 1950s/1960s
Lot of two artisanal vases
1) This object is a vintage ceramic art vase from West Germany (West German Pottery), dating mainly to the 1960s and 1970s. It is a typical piece from the “Fat Lava” era, a style renowned for its thick, tactile glazes and strong color contrasts. Specifically, the vase is characterized by:
Manufacture: It can be traced to the production of large German companies of the period, such as Scheurich Keramik.
Design and Colors: It features a distinctive combination of a bright glossy orange glaze contrasted with a dark brown striped glaze and volcanic drips effects.
Shape: A flared profile rising upward with a wavy, ruffled upper opening.
Dimensions:
Height 20 cm
Width 13 cm
The object will be packed with great care and shipped with tracked mail.
2) This is Italian mid-20th-century artistic ceramics. On the glossy red bottom is hand-engraved the word “Italy” (top left) accompanied by the large initials “M.A.” or “M A” placed at the center.
Manufacture: The signature style, the script of the “Italy” mark scratched into the clay, and the bright red glaze (historically known as selenium red) point to production by one of the important studios of artistic ceramics in Sesto Fiorentino or the Montelupo Fiorentino area (Tuscany).
Artistic finish: The red glaze, hand-applied with varying thickness, creates that pleasant moving texture and semi-gloss finish typical of Italian Mid-Century Modern maiolica.
Dating: 1950s/1960s
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Germania
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Ceramic
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
20 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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