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Bodil Manz Art

Danish, b. 1943

Bodil Manz is a ceramicist known for her predominant use of ultra-thin, translucent eggshell porcelain to create distinctive cylindrical forms, anchored by bold, geometric abstractions in a style evocative of Russian Suprematism. Much in the way Morandi approached a still life or Albers the square, her engagement with the cylinder form ad infinitum is studied in the master’s ability to extract sublime nuance from the seemingly quotidien. In her own words, “Focusing and concentrating on a single object such as a sphere, a square, a cylinder, a cup, fundamentally something quite ordinary, the stuff of everyday life, [seems] indeed almost banal. But during the process we discovered fresh aspects and suddenly ‘the ordinary’ became a new experience.” Manz’s work is included in many important museum collections including: the Museum of Modern Art, New York, Victoria and Albert in London, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Musée de Sèvres, France and the Museum of Modern Ceramic Art, Gifu, Japan.

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Bodil Manz, Vase, Ceramic, Denmark, 1980s
By Bodil Manz
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and blue ceramic vase designed and produced by Bodil Manz, Denmark, c. 1980s.
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bodil Manz Art

Materials

Ceramic

Bodil Manz Unique Bowl, Denmark 1980’s
By Bodil Manz
Located in Valby, 84
Rare Bodil Manz Unique Bowl, made in Denmark in the 1980’s. The bowl is made in glazed porcelain with a great structure in different levels. The ceramist Bodil Manz graduated from t...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bodil Manz Art

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Porcelain

Bodil Manz Vase for Bing And Grøndahl. Signed and stamped 6/84.
By Bodil Manz, Bing & Grøndahl
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase, part of decorative ware the 'Facet' series, porcelain with relief moulded and underglaze painted decoration, Manufactured by Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark, 1982. Number 6 out of 84....
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1980s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Bodil Manz Art

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Porcelain

Milk Jug and Cream Jug by Bodil Manz Own Studio Bowl in Eggshell Ceramics
By Bodil Manz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Milk Jug and Cream Jug by Bodil Manz Own Studio Bowl in Eggshell Ceramics. Porcelain, transparent glaze with hand-painted black trim white over matte cream glaze. The cream jug, mad...
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1980s Danish Modern Vintage Bodil Manz Art

Materials

Ceramic, Eggshell

Bodil Manz Own Studio Bowl in Eggshell Ceramics
By Bodil Manz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Porcelain, transparent glaze with hand-painted pale beige and black pattern over matte cream glaze. Height 6.5 cm Width 15.5 cm. Width 12cm. Pre-own by a Private collector who bought it at an exhibition backin the 1980s. Painted "Bodil Manz", monogram. Painted signature. Perfect condition with no damage or restoration. Over 40 years, Bodil Manz, b. 1943, has perfected her ceramic art, with her wafer-thin, transparent cylinders as one of the high-water marks. The cylinders have been cast and are of white, translucent porcelain...
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1980s Danish Modern Vintage Bodil Manz Art

Materials

Ceramic, Eggshell

Summer
By Bodil Manz
Located in New York, NY
Bodil Manz (Danish, b. 1943) is a ceramicist known for her predominant use of ultra-thin, translucent eggshell porcelain to create distinctive cylindrical forms, anchored by bold, geometric abstractions in a style evocative of Russian Suprematism. Much in the way Morandi approached a still life or Albers the square, her engagement with the cylinder form ad infinitum is study in the master’s ability to extract sublime nuance from the seemingly quotidien. In her own words – “Focusing and concentrating on a single object such as a sphere, a square, a cylinder, a cup, fundamentally something quite ordinary, the stuff of everyday life, [seems] indeed almost banal. But during the process we discovered fresh aspects, and suddenly ‘the ordinary’ became a new experience. Bodil Manz’s work is included in many important museum collections including: the Museum of Modern Art New York, Victoria and Albert in London, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Musée de Sèvres...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bodil Manz Art

Materials

Porcelain, Glaze

Vessel
By Bodil Manz
Located in New York, NY
Bodil Manz (Danish, b. 1943) is a ceramicist known for her predominant use of ultra-thin, translucent eggshell porcelain to create distinctive cylindrical forms, anchored by bold, ge...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bodil Manz Art

Materials

Porcelain, Glaze

Vessel
By Bodil Manz
Located in New York, NY
Bodil Manz (Danish, b. 1943) is a ceramicist known for her predominant use of ultra-thin, translucent eggshell porcelain to create distinctive cylindrical forms, anchored by bold, geometric abstractions in a style evocative of Russian Suprematism. Much in the way Morandi approached a still life or Albers the square, her engagement with the cylinder form ad infinitum is study in the master’s ability to extract sublime nuance from the seemingly quotidien. In her own words – “Focusing and concentrating on a single object such as a sphere, a square, a cylinder, a cup, fundamentally something quite ordinary, the stuff of everyday life, [seems] indeed almost banal. But during the process we discovered fresh aspects, and suddenly ‘the ordinary’ became a new experience. Bodil Manz’s work is included in many important museum collections including: the Museum of Modern Art New York, Victoria and Albert in London, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Musée de Sèvres...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bodil Manz Art

Materials

Porcelain, Glaze

Oval Form "Rain"
By Bodil Manz
Located in New York, NY
Bodil Manz (Danish, b. 1943) is a ceramicist known for her predominant use of ultra-thin, translucent eggshell porcelain to create distinctive cylindrical forms, anchored by bold, geometric abstractions in a style evocative of Russian Suprematism. Much in the way Morandi approached a still life or Albers the square, her engagement with the cylinder form ad infinitum is study in the master’s ability to extract sublime nuance from the seemingly quotidien. In her own words – “Focusing and concentrating on a single object such as a sphere, a square, a cylinder, a cup, fundamentally something quite ordinary, the stuff of everyday life, [seems] indeed almost banal. But during the process we discovered fresh aspects, and suddenly ‘the ordinary’ became a new experience. Bodil Manz’s work is included in many important museum collections including: the Museum of Modern Art New York, Victoria and Albert in London, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Musée de Sèvres...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bodil Manz Art

Materials

Glaze, Porcelain

Shadow
By Bodil Manz
Located in New York, NY
Bodil Manz (Danish, b. 1943) is a ceramicist known for her predominant use of ultra-thin, translucent eggshell porcelain to create distinctive cylindrical forms, anchored by bold, geometric abstractions in a style evocative of Russian Suprematism. Much in the way Morandi approached a still life or Albers the square, her engagement with the cylinder form ad infinitum is study in the master’s ability to extract sublime nuance from the seemingly quotidien. In her own words – “Focusing and concentrating on a single object such as a sphere, a square, a cylinder, a cup, fundamentally something quite ordinary, the stuff of everyday life, [seems] indeed almost banal. But during the process we discovered fresh aspects, and suddenly ‘the ordinary’ became a new experience. Bodil Manz’s work is included in many important museum collections including: the Museum of Modern Art New York, Victoria and Albert in London, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Musée de Sèvres...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bodil Manz Art

Materials

Porcelain, Glaze

Bodil Manz black and white porcelain vessel, made in Denmark
By Bodil Manz
Located in New York, NY
Bodil Manz is a ceramicist known for her use of ultra-thin, translucent eggshell porcelain to create distinctive cylindrical forms, anchored by bold, geometric abstractions in a style evocative of Russian Suprematism...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bodil Manz Art

Materials

Porcelain

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Find a wide variety of authentic Bodil Manz art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Bodil Manz in ceramic, porcelain, glaze and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Bodil Manz art, so small editions measuring 6 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Helle Rask Crawford, Kazumi Ohno, and Brian Usher. Bodil Manz art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $9,800 and tops out at $9,800, while the average work can sell for $9,800.

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