Jugendstil—the Germanic name for the sinuous, ethereal design style best known as Art Nouveau—rarely found better expression in ceramics that at the kilns of Amphora. In 1892, Austrian potter Alfred Stellmacher and four relatives opened a workshop that produced earthenware featuring plants, animals, mythical creatures, simulated jewels and even portraits in the style of Gustav Klimt and other fashionable painters of the era. Each piece was signed Amphora. The factory also produced ewers, bowls, tureens, and other diverse shapes. Located in the former spa resort town of Turn-Teplitz (now part of the Czech Republic), the Amphora factory took advantage of the abundant kaolin in the local riverbeds—as well as the energy produced by the rivers themselves—in manufacturing their arresting wares.
Amphora pieces were painstakingly produced via a method that included detailed sketches, intricate carving and molding and luminous iridescent glazing. All culminated with repeated firings of the clay—sometimes as many as ten times. As a result, the firm won worldwide acclaim, taking gold medals at the Chicago and St. Louis World’s Fairs. Its wares were sold by luxury emporiums like Tiffany & Co.
Collectors prize Amphora vases for their delicate, naturalistic designs, and larger pieces often command prices in the tens of thousands. Equally sought after are portrait busts featuring religious, literary and allegorical themes. If you’re mourning the end of Downton Abbey and you’d like to add a dash of Lady Edith’s bohemian flair to your home, an Amphora vase or bowl will serve as a unique conversation piece.
Mermaid Ceramic Amphora Belgium by Rogier Vandeweghe, Belgium
By Rogier Vandeweghe, Amphora
Located in Antwerp, BE
Monumental ceramic Mermaid by the Belgian artist Rogier Vandeweghe (1923) and executed by his own ceramic workshop amphora located in Bruges, Belgium. Labeled and Signed Amphora.
Ceramic
Wall-mounted Ceramic Harlequin by Rogier Vandeweghe for Amphora, Belgium
By Rogier Vandeweghe, Amphora
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Wall hanging decorative glazed ceramic representing a harlequin from the manufacturer Amphora 1960s designed by Rogier Vandeweghe. The wall mounted figure sculpture...
Ceramic
Impressive ceramic wall sculpture by Amphora
By Amphora
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This impressive ceramic wall sculpture was made in the studio of Amphora in the 1970s. It represents a flatfish in sober brown and grey colours with some red and blue accents. This c...
Ceramic
$204Sale Price|78% Off
H 13.78 in W 5.91 in D 0.6 in
20th Century Amphora Ceramic Wall Plaque of a Girl with Doll, Labeled
Located in Markington, GB
20th century amphora wall plaque of a girl with doll, we currently have four of the amphora plaques available.
Clay
Ceramic Link Chain and Macramé Wall Sculpture
By Asmaa Aman-Tran
Located in Attleboro, MA
Chains echo different emotions in us , some see them as a symbol of imprisonment, and vulnerability and some see as an emotion of inter connectivity and strong bond between the peopl...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$8,891
H 102.37 in W 21.86 in D 0.99 in
Large Wall-Mounted Sculpture Colored Stone in Concrete Mid-Century Modern, 1952
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large wall-mounted sculpture colored stone in concrete Mid-Century Modern, 1952 This wall Sculpture was taken out of a building by Dutch Architect Jan Duiker. It should be made circa 1952, the sculpture is signed with ACK. Jan Duiker (also Johannes Duiker) (The Hague, 1 March 1890 – Amsterdam, 23 February 1935) was a Dutch architect. Partnership with Bernard Bijvoet from 1919 until 1925. For the commission of the Zonnestraal project the architects were recommended by Hendrik Berlage. Bijvoet left the Netherlands in 1925 to work in Paris with Pierre Chareau for projects such as Maison de Verre...
Stone, Concrete
Noomi Backhausen Ceramic Wall Mural Bird by Soholm Denmark, 1960s
By Noomi Backhausen, Soholm Pottery
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Noomi Backhausen Bird Mural by Soholm in very good condition. Denmar 1960s.
Ceramic
Ceramic Abstract Wall Sculpture Perignem, Belgium
By Paul Vermeire, Perignem
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful colorful ceramic wall sculpture in organic nature details with abstract mushrooms and mosses designed by Paul Vermeire for Perignem,Belgium, 1960s. Paul Vermeire was a Belgian artist who lived and worked in Ostend. His oeuvre exists out of ceramics, paintings and drawings. He experimented with differed materials and techniques. At the back of the multicolored sculpture...
Ceramic
$569
H 7.88 in W 10.63 in D 1.19 in
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Wall Plaque of Owls on a Branch by EGO, Sweden, 1960s
By Ego Stengods
Located in Barcelona, ES
Charming glazed ceramic wall plaque depicting three owls sitting on a branch. Fabricated by EGO Stengods, Sweden, 1960s.
Ceramic
Rare Midcentury Ceramic Wall Sculpture Lovers, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice colored.
Ceramic
$6,164
H 24.02 in W 59.65 in D 1.58 in
Exceptional Ceramic Wall Panel by the Cloutier Brothers, circa 1960
By Robert and Jean Cloutier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Rare wall panel of the Cloutier Brothers, made of 5 lava plates enamelled with Cloutier red and black, this abstract representation which can make yo...
Lava
Ceramic Stoneware Link Chain Wall Sculpture
By Asmaa Aman-Tran
Located in Attleboro, MA
"Bahar" which translates to Spring in persian, was born on a beautiful spring filled with light and joy. she is the new member of the series of chain wall hangings. its nomadic feel ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Deco American Carved Walnut Mermaid Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco American carved walnut wall plaque of a mermaid playing a guitar with a carved scroll top.
Walnut
Vintage Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile Wall Hanging with Colorful Fish
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful tile hand painted and glazed with exceptional wondering colorful school of fish on a yellow color background. The tile can hang on the wall. Exceptional object of art for w...
Ceramic
Italian Wooden Mermaid Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Italian grotto (1920s) stripped wood wall plaque of a mermaid figure.
Wood
Concrete Wall Relief by Amphora, Belgium 1970s
By Amphora, Rogier Vandeweghe
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Brutalist concrete wall relief by Rogier Vandeweghe for Amphora, Belgium 1960s. Rogier Vandeweghe studied at the Sint-Lucas in Ghent between 1940-1945. Vandeweghe established himself...
Concrete
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H 1 in W 10.25 in D 2.38 in
Amphora Ceramic Mother and Child Wall Plaque, Belgium, Elie Van Damme, 1960s
By Rogier Vandeweghe, Amphora, Elie van Damme
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful creation in ceramic of Madonna and Child by Elie Van Damme for Amphora Ceramics situated in Sint-Andreis outside Bruges, Belgium. Rogier Vandeweghe,b. 1923 Bruges, Belgium,...
Clay, Ceramic, Pottery