Recognized for his technically superior and beautiful metal patinations for tableware, Munich-born Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler’s designs and metalwork caught the attention of Tiffany & Co., NY, for whom he worked in the mid-1890s. 1906 proved to be a decisive year in his career.
Though Vierthaler had left his position as the Director of Design at J. Winhart & Co. earlier that year, examples of his work for Winhart were shown along with collaborative work with Eugen Ehrenbock at the Bayerische Jubiläums-Landers-Ausstellung Nürnberg — for which he received a gold medal — and at the Deutsche Kunstgewerbe-Ausstellung in Dresden — for which he received a silver medal. He and Ehrenbock formalized their partnership in 1907.
Vierthaler later expanded his metalwork output to include jewelry and lighting design as well as figural and ornamental building decoration design. A member of the Deutscher Werkbund, Vierthaler went on to become a full professor in Hanover at the Staaliche Handwerkerund Kunstgewerberschule and at the Technische Hochschule.
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(Biography provided by Galerie Fledermaus)
Art Nouveau Enameled Bronze Egyptian Lotus Bowl by Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
By J. Winhart & Co., Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Attributed to Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler for J. Winhart & Co. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable ...
Bronze, Enamel, Silver
Art Nouveau Copper Cicada Vase with Opal by Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
By J. Winhart & Co., Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the default quote does not include packing and insurance. 1stDibs shipping provides a level of value, protection, and care that aligns with our commitment to safeguarding historic artworks and providing excellent client service. Created while a lead designer for J. Winhart & Co., Ludwig Vierthaler’s cicada themed copper vase showcases the design principles which he developed at J. Winhart in the pre-war years, where emphasis was placed on craftsmanship and the characteristics of the material itself. The vase’s ambiguous quality and use of allegory also shows his uncanny understanding of the dual nature of German life at the time. On the one hand, under Kaiser Wilhelm II, Germany was asserting herself strongly in the Weltpolitik through alliances with other central-European powers and in making grand plans to grow in military strength. With hindsight, Vierthaler’s vase is all the more remarkable for his prescience in the twilight of an empire. By presenting a cicada, he evokes a conundrum. Is this cicada a strong adult, newly emerged from a long dormancy? Or is this the cicada...
Copper
Enameled Copper Art Nouveau Dish with Ram by Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
By Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Recognized for his technically superior and beautiful metal patinations for tableware, Munich born Ludwig Vierthaler’s designs and metalwork caught the attention of Tiffany & Co., NY...
Copper, Enamel
Lidded Canister with Handle, Elaborate Repoussé & Enamel Work, Munich Secession
By Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted by Ludwig Vierthaler for the Josef Winhart metalwork company in Munich, this gorgeous and singular lidded canister displays the bravura repoussé work that the artist is known for. Winhart hammered elaborate Secession-style swirls and geometric patterns into the sides and lid of this piece, and enriched the lid with midnight blue and ruddy brown enamels. The entire piece has a subtle hammered finish and a streaky patina that gives the surface great depth of color. Interestingly, Vierthaler spent years as a metalsmith at Tiffany and Company in New York...
Copper, Enamel
$425
H 1 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Joseph Trippetti Modernist Blue Enamel on Copper Pedestal Bowl Dish with Birds
By Joseph Trippetti
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful modernist enamel on copper pedestal bowl/dish done by Joseph Trippetti and dates from the 1950s-1960s. The enamel design features birds and flowers. Wonderful color and des...
Enamel
$322
H 3.94 in Dm 7.88 in
1910's Danish Art Nouveau Handcrafted Sealion Bowl - Ash Tray by P. Ipsens Enke
By P. Ipsens Enke
Located in Knebel, DK
1910's Danish art nouveau handcrafted sealion bowl - ash tray by P. Ipsens Enke The handcrafted art nuveau bowl featureing sealions designed in 1915 by Miss Nesnée is in good tage v...
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Lady with a Peacock Fan, Brass Vanity/Pin Tray
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Art Nouveau Lady with a Peacock Fan, Brass Vanity/Pin Tray, circa 1890-1900, the tray is in the form of a full open peacock fan with a semi-nude lady on the bottom holding the fan. T...
Brass
$120Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.25 in Dm 3.5 in
Carrara Marble Small Lidded Canister or Stash Box, Italy, 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Carrara marble small lidded canister or stash container. Italy, 1960s.
Carrara Marble
French Art Nouveau Silver Plate Bowl with with Floral Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Silver plate Art Nouveau Decorative Bowl or Center piece. The curvaceous floral and vine details give the the classic art nouveau. A wonderful Vessel for a unique floral a...
Silver Plate
Loetz Art Nouveau vase whit Colered Details of Irradiated glass 1900s
By Loetz Glass
Located in Verviers, BE
Loetz Art Nouveau vase whit Colered Details of Irradiated glass 1900s Beautifully decorated whit Irradiated glass Rare to find with original condition The piece is in good conditio...
Art Glass
$656
H 5.12 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in
Murano Red Heart "Cuore" Art Glass Vase by Maria Christina Hamel for Salviati
By Salviati, Maria Christina Hamel 1
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking Murano art glass heart-shaped vase was designed by Maria Christina Hamel in the 1990s and produced by the renowned Venetian glasshouse Salviati. Expertly mouth-blown on...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
$1,950
H 13.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Antique Murano Glass Pharmacy / Apothecary Canister with Elaborate Handpainting
Located in Toronto, ON
This beautiful large antique Italian Murano glass pharmacy/apothecary canister is a stunning example of Murano craftsmanship, combining functionality with exceptional artistry. The w...
Murano Glass
$11,238Sale Price|25% Off
H 11.15 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Soyer Et Fils 1900 Paris Art Nouveau Exhibition Peacocks Enamel Vase in Sterling
By Théophile Soyer
Located in Miami, FL
Impressive art nouveau vase designed by Soyer Et Fils. An extremely rare and very important piece, created in Paris, France at the atelier of Soyer Et Fils during the art nouveau ...
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Hugo Leven Kayserzinn Art Nouveau Tray / Dish, Germany, circa 1900
By Hugo Leven, Kayserzinn 1
Located in Chicago, IL
Hugo Leven Kayserzinn Art Nouveau tray / dish, Germany, circa 1900.
Pewter
$1,300
H 2.76 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
Extraordinary Art Nouveau Silvered Brass Dish, Stockholm, ca. 1900
Located in Knivsta, SE
Extraordinary Art Nouveau Silvered Brass Dish, Stockholm, ca. 1900 An exceptional serving or fruit dish in silvered brass, crafted in Stockholm, Sweden, around 1900. This piece is ...
Silver, Brass
Antique Moser Lidded "Ruby Cabochon" Pattern Gilt Glass Box
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A circular faceted box with hinged lid, circa late 19th century. Overall gilt patterned decoration with raised ruby tone glass panels. The domed lid with f...
Brass
Sold
H 3.25 in W 5.75 in D 15.75 in
Enameled Copper Art Nouveau Spiral Bowl by Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
By Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Recognized for his technically superior and beautiful metal patinations for tableware, Munich born Ludwig Vierthaler’s designs and metalwork caught the attention of Tiffany & Co., NY...
Copper, Enamel
Pair of Copper Art Nouveau Vases by Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
By Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Recognized for his technically superior and beautiful metal patinations for tableware, Munich born Ludwig Vierthaler’s designs and metalwork caught the attention of Tiffany & Co., NY...
Copper
Ludwig Vierthaler German Jugendstil Lizard & Dragonfly Repousse Copper Vase
By Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
Located in Astoria, NY
German Jugendstil monumental vase designed by Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler and made of repousse copper with a brass rim. The piece has a large lizard on the front as well as a dragon...
Brass, Copper