Born in Borghorst, Germany in 1904, Karl Drerup earned a master’s degree in graphic arts working under Hans Meid at the Academy in Berlin in 1926. He then traveled to Italy to study painting with Felice Carena at the Academy in Florence. The political situation in Germany kept him from returning. His journey, accompanied by his wife Gertrude, led him to Madrid and then to the Canary Islands in 1934. He immigrated to New York City in 1937. Already an accomplished painter, ceramist and engraver, Drerup mastered enamel-making during his New York years and became a Charter Member of the Society of Designer-Craftsmen in 1945. At mid-century, Drerup was pre-eminent in the field of enamel painting on metal. He played a major role in re-establishing its popularity in the United States by rediscovering and applying a variety of techniques including multi-fired painterly renderings in wet charged glass, Cloisonne and Grisaille. In 1941, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York began buying his enamels. His works were subsequently purchased by many permanent collections throughout the world including the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, The Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, the Dallas Museum of Art, the State of New Hampshire’s Living Treasures Collection and museums in Los Angeles, Wichita, Newark and the Smithsonian Institution. In 1946, Drerup and his wife moved to Thornton, New Hampshire. He immediately became active in the League of New Hampshire Arts and Crafts and served as a member of the League Council. Two years later, he became Plymouth State College’s first art professor. He said he would come to demonstrate for two days and stayed for 20 years. In this capacity, he directly influenced many generations of practicing artists, craftspeople and teachers throughout New England and the United States. In 1986, after 18 years of retirement, the college named its art gallery after him and granted him an Honorary Doctorate. Drerup set exacting standards for himself and his work. His extensive knowledge of art history coupled with his conviction that his work should speak for itself and has contributed to the excellence of American Craft. In 1995, Drerup became a Fellow of the American Crafts Council and in 1989, he became a New Hampshire Living Treasures Award recipient. Drerup died at the age of 94 on November 22, 2000.
Karl Drerup Enamel Metal and Sterling Silver, Plaque/Brooch/Pin Picture, Signed
By Karl Drerup
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Master enamelist Karl Drerup, known as one of the best mid century painters on fire . DK mark. Mounted in Sterling silver frame and also marked Jo...
Metal
1950s Karl Drerup Enamel on Copper Frame Artwork
By Karl Drerup
Located in New York, NY
1950s modern enamel on copper frame artwork by American enamel artist Karl Drerup. A rare collection of 5 pieces is available.
Copper, Enamel
$15,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.5 in W 18 in D 2 in
Antique Painted Porcelain Plaque Depicting an Orientalist Beauty, Signed Vienna
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A very large and magnificent antique painted porcelain plaque depicting an orientalist beauty dressed in silk, jewelry, pearls, and 24-karat raised gold and enamel, signed Vienna. Th...
Enamel
Madonna and Child, Fine Berlin KPM Plaque, Signed A. Deckelmann
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Madonna and Child, Fine Berlin KPM Plaque Last quarter of the 19th century After Raphael, depicting the Madonna and child with a river and city in the dis...
19th Century French Limoges Enamel Plaque in Gilt Bronze Frame
By Limoges
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Limoges enamel plaque depicts a knight in full armour. He is portrayed turning towards the viewer, as though he is about to unsheathe his sword. The knight stands...
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.5 in W 5.2 in D 1 in
Set of 8 Sterling Silver Oriental Themed Hair Pins by Spritzer Fuhrmann
By Spritzer & Fuhrmann
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 8 Oriental Hair Pins by Spritzer + Fuhrman Sterling silver individual pins including a Buddha, pagoda, water vessel, kettle and a fan. Beautif...
Sterling Silver
$3,332 / set
H 9.45 in W 7.09 in D 1.19 in
Pair of Renaissance Style Enamel Plaques in Giltwood Frames
Located in London, GB
Pair of Renaissance style enamel plaques in giltwood frames French, 19th Century Dimensions: Frames: Height 24cm, width 18cm, depth 3cm Plaques: Height 13cm, width 10cm Held in ornately carved neoclassical giltwood frames, these Limoges enamel plaques depict two men rendered in the historicised Renaissance style. The frames feature oval openings, with laurel wreath carvings and bows to the top. Both plaques depict bust-length portraits of men, shown in three-quarter profile with laurel wreaths adorning their heads. They are both painted in a style that evokes the portraiture of the 16th century, with great care taken to render the details of each sitter’s face, and expressive brushstrokes for the background and clothing. The younger of the men wears a deep orange shirt...
Enamel
$8,052
H 13.39 in W 9.85 in D 1.97 in
Enamel Plaque Depicting Napoleon Crossing the Alps, by Camille Fauré, circa 1930
By Camille Fauré
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An enamel plaque depicting Napoleon crossing the Alps, by Camille Fauré, Limoges. French, circa 1930. Signed 'FAURÉ, Limoges France. N...
Enamel
$35,000 / set
H 47.5 in W 23.5 in D 1 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare Pair of Large "Classical Plaques" 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of rare and exceptional "Classical Plaques" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with mythological scenes incorporating hand-applied enamels in shades of blue and green b...
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.75 in W 10.75 in D 2 in
"Nativity", Brilliant Enamel Panel in Blue, Purple and Orange by Karl Drerup
By Karl Drerup
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arguably the finest enamel artist that America has ever seen, Karl Drerup immigrated here from Germany in 1937, his anti-Nazi activism and his wife's Jewish heritage forcing them to ...
Enamel
Sevres plaque depicting nobles in Gilt wood frame signed Vinea
Located in London, GB
A beautiful hand painted Sevres porcelain plaque depicting a court scene, involving 3 young noble ladies and an older lady, greeting two gentlemen visitors. Set behind them is a beau...
Porcelain, Gesso
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.25 in W 16.25 in D 1.5 in
Continental 19th Century Enameled Decorated Porcelain Painted Plaque "Courting"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine continental 19th century enameled decorated porcelain plaque depicting a garden courting scene of a gentleman reading to poems to two young ladies, within an ebonized wood fra...
Porcelain, Wood
$822
H 16.93 in W 18.9 in D 1.58 in
Original Silver and Gold relief picture collection AG3, Italy, 2000s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Sculpture relief picture has certification of authenticity and a signature. This artistic and original object, created by AG3 using traditional craftsmanship techniques characterist...
Gold, Silver