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.
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
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
"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
1950s Karl Drerup Modern Enamel on Copper Artwork
By Karl Drerup
Located in New York, NY
1950s modern enamel on copper frame artwork by German born artist Karl Drerup. A rare collection of 5 pieces is available.
Copper, Enamel
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
Vintage Enamel on Copper Image of Birds
By Judith Danner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Enamel on Copper image of Birds - signed new frameless Swiss Corner clip hanging system ready to hang.
Enamel, Copper
$269 / item
H 3.94 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in
Ghidini 1961 Single Butterfly Coatrack in Gold by Richard Hutten
By Ghidini 1961, Richard Hutten
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Coatrack in stainless steel The single butterfly coat hanger is both playful and elegant and gives to customers the possibility to embellish in a bra...
Stainless Steel
$301 / item
H 3.94 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in
Ghidini 1961 Single Butterfly Coatrack in Rose Gold by Richard Hutten
By Richard Hutten, Ghidini 1961
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Coatrack in stainless steel The single butterfly coat hanger is both playful and elegant and gives to customers the possibility to embellish in a bra...
Stainless Steel
$858Sale Price|25% Off
H 14.38 in W 20.87 in D 1.58 in
Enamel Warning Sign in Dutch and Papiamentu / Papiamento Language, ca.1960
Located in Langweer, NL
An orignal enamel sign that was used as a warning for the people on one the ABC Islands. Papiamentu (or Papiamento) is a mixture of Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, English, French, a...
Enamel
Copper Artwork
Located in Antwerp, BE
Copper wall artwork, 1950s. It could also be from the art nouveau period. Height 75 cm. Width 53 cm.
Copper
$19,500
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
Doris Hall Enamel on Copper Art / framed plaque , Modernist woman
By Doris Hall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern enamel by American artist Doris Hall (1907-2000). Nicely detailed and in excellent condition. Vibrant Color's .Signed Doris Hall (lower left) Original f...
Copper, Enamel
Vintage French Enamel on Copper Winter Scene by E. J. Guitard
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage enamel on copper artwork by French artist E. J. Guitard, depicting a serene winter landscape. The composition features a vivid red cardinal perched on a fence in a snow-cover...
Copper, Enamel
20th Century French Two Panel Screen
Located in Nashville, TN
Two panel folding screen with oil paintings depicting mythological male figures. Back of screen is upholstered in silk damask. Brass nailhead trim. Fabric hinges.
Silk, Damask
$124,900
H 101 in W 85 in D 5 in
Palatial and Opulent Belle Epoque Giltwood & Oil on Canvas Three-Panel Screen
By Ferdinand Wagner II 1
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A Palatial and Opulent Belle epoque giltwood & oil on canvas three-panel screen, circa 1890. "Allegory of Youth" Comprising of three exquisite hand-painted triptych oil on canvas panels of cherubs and putti amongst a peacock, all by Ferdinand Wagner II (German, 1847-1927). Each panel depicting different playful and joyous scenes of putti and cherubs. All three-in-one panels within individually carved giltwood and upholstered frames. One panel signed at the lower left: Ferd.Wagner. A truly magnificent and one of a kind piece, perfect for any room in the home. Overall: 101" high 85" wide x 5" deep Very good condition. Ready to place. Ferdinand Wagner II (German, 1847-1927) was the son of Passau Ferdinand Wagner Senior, a teacher at a vocational art school who began training him professionally at a young age. After traveling to Italy in 1867-1868, he continued with his art studies at The Munich Academy of Arts led by Peter Von Cornelius and Julius Schnorr Von Carolsfeld. Wagner II was influenced by the Munich School of master painters and by his art teacher, Karl von Piloty, who had been teaching at the Munich Art Academy since 1856. Piloty’s approach to historical paintings was influenced by the French art academic Paul Delaroche and by the fine artworks by Rubens and the Venetians. After his return to Germany he was commissioned to decorate the former the Tenormayer Wine Tavern in Munich, subsequently he received numerous other commissions as a decorator. Ferdinand Wagner II wall paintings and ceiling frescos...
Canvas, Upholstery, Giltwood, Paint
Karl Drerup Metal, Enamel Wall Plaque, Signed, Paint on Fire
By Karl Drerup
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is probably one of the best geometric works of art for the well known artist Karl Drerup, signed.This is a painting on fire work.
Metal, Enamel
Karl Drerup 1950s Modern Enamel on Copper Frame Artwork
By Karl Drerup
Located in New York, NY
1950s modern enamel on copper frame artwork by enamel artist Karl Drerup. A collection of 5 pieces is available.
Copper, Enamel
Karl Drerup Enamel on Copper Modern Artwork
By Karl Drerup
Located in New York, NY
1950s enamel on copper modern frame artwork by German born artist Karl Drerup. A rare collection of 5 pieces is available.
Copper, Enamel
Karl Drerup Enamel Abstract Artwork
By Karl Drerup
Located in New York, NY
1950s enamel on copper artwork by German born artist Karl Drerup. A collection of 5 pieces is available.
Copper, Enamel
Karl Drerup Enamel Plaque in Frame
By Karl Drerup
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century enamel-on-copper plaque depicting musicians by influential German-born American enamel artist Karl Drerup (1904-2000). Trained as a painter and graphic artist, Drerup mig...
Enamel