Exceptional piece by famous German Studio potters Wilhelm & Elly Kuch This is a large master work ceramic plaque of a Grizzly Bear is a wonderful hand glazed modernist work of art by the highly regarded Wilhelm and Elly Kuch German pottery kiln, created in 1960-1970s in Brutalist style. Combination of deep blue glaze brown and earth tone glazes. The couple Kuch is one of the most important German ceramists. Unlike other ceramics, they have not developed a single individual handwriting, but have entered into a symbiotic division of labor. Therefore, it is almost impossible to distinguish pieces of Wilhelm and Elly. Elly created the forms with regard to the decorations and glazes developed by Wilhelm, but it also presented him with challenges by his inventive genius. Wilhelm Kuch was born in 1925 in Fürth. Since 1947 he has been dealing with the pottery, Elly graduated between 1946 and 1949 a pottery lesson and then from 1949-1951 a training to the Goldschmiedin. In 1955, they opened a larger workshop with several craftsmen, apprentices and apprentices, and foreign potters were regularly guests there. While the employees made small series (vases, jugs, harness), Wilhelm and Elly dealt with unique pieces (sculptures and reliefs). Very good to excellent condition 42 cm by 42 cm wide and 7,5 kg weight Has a wall hanging option, that has not been tested due to the weight of the piece. One of the pieces in our collection! Will be shipped within 1-5 working days, insured and traceable. Will be shipped as a 20 kg package. Please take a look at our other Mid-Century items in the auction, we offer combined shipping or local pickup. Visit our Showroom in Neußäs, 86356, Germany Follow us on Instagram for more beautiful art pottery & glass pieces at @ageofantique Thank you!