West German Pottery Sculptures
to
2
3
3
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
Height
to
Width
to
3
3
3
37
316
260
220
202
Creator: West German Pottery
Tigris Cat Vase By Anneleise Beckh For Schmider, West Germany 1950’s
By West German Pottery
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Striking black and yellow Tigris cat vase designed by Anneleise Beckh for West German company Schmider Keramik
Inscrutable expression on this strong design pi...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Wall Mounted Decorative Blue Flower Ceramic Tile Hanging
By West German Pottery
Located in Antwerp, BE
Incredibly beautiful flower arrangement on a ceramic tile with a gloss of glaze in the brightly colors blue, pink and brown. Three separately baked tiles mounted on a wooden frame. This tall ceramic tile plaque...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage West German Pottery Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
West Germany Pottery White Ceramic Head 1970s
By West German Pottery
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice White Ceramic Head . Manufactured and signed by West Germany Pottery
in the 1960s . Ideal for your headphone . or mannequin head .
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage West German Pottery Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Related Items
Large Brutalist William Friedle Wall Hanging Sculpture
By William Friedle
Located in New York, NY
Torch cut brass elements constitute the mass of this great Brutalist wall hanging sculpture, marked "Friedle" Very good orig...
Category
1960s American Brutalist Vintage West German Pottery Sculptures
Materials
Brass
white Ceramic Link Chain Wall Sculpture
By Asmaa Aman-Tran
Located in Attleboro, MA
DIRECT MESSAGE ME FOR CUSTOM SIZES AND COLORS. ALL CUSTOM ORDERS TAKE 5-6 WEEKS TO SHIP.
This ceramic link chain wall hanging portrays a nomadic fe...
Category
2010s American Bohemian West German Pottery Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Rare Midcentury Ceramic Wall Sculpture Lovers, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice colored.
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage West German Pottery Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
XL Ceramic Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay, West Germany 1960s
By West German Pottery, Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Valencia, VC
Beautiful extra large West German pottery floor vase created by house designer Bodo Mans featuring the very rare ¨Pharaon Decor¨ in a green forest hue glaze. Hand-produced in West G...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage West German Pottery Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1970s California Mission Architectural Ceramic Tile Wall Art Sculpture
By Evelyn Ackerman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large asymmetrical architectural ceramic tile wall art sculpture.
Beautiful color glazes of turquoise, red and blue.
Hangs on 2 D rings on bac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Plywood
Marquetry Wall Mounted Albatross by Emile Norman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wood marquetry wall mounted albatross sculpture by American artist Emile Norman. The sculpture features geometric square and rectangular strips of varying...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
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...
Category
2010s American Bohemian West German Pottery Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
French Decorative Ceramic Wall Plaque with Three Figures by Les Argonautes 1960s
By Les Argonautes
Located in London, GB
French vintage decorative ceramic wall plaque with three figures, by Les Argonautes, Vallauris, France (circa 1960s). A refreshingly naive and charming piece depicting three men in olden robes and hats. It is up to the viewer to decide who they represent. This stoneware piece is weighty and substantial and may be hung on the wall or simply allowed to lean against a vertical surface. There's no doubt it is a charming piece by a renowned pair of French ceramicists who created 'Les Argonautes' pottery studio. This piece is signed on the backside: 'Les Argonautes'. It is in good condition. Hanging string on rear. Upon request a video may be provided.
About the artists: Isabelle Ferlay (Born 1917) and Frédérique Bourguet (1925-1997) set up a pottery studio together in Vallauris in the South of France which they named 'Les Argonautes'. Using the local Vallauris red...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage West German Pottery Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 13.19 in W 12.8 in D 1.19 in
Vintage Ceramic Tile Wall Hanging
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...
Category
20th Century Central Asian West German Pottery Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Twisted Copper Lanyard Wreath Industrial Circle Form Sculpture Wall Art Hanging
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Antique late 19th century twisted Lanyard pattern copper tube circle form. Could be mounted or hung. Hollow with some holes from the hand crafting.
Category
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique West German Pottery Sculptures
Materials
Copper
H 1.13 in Dm 17.75 in
Vintage West German Large Ceramic Handled Vase by Ruscha, 1950s
By Ruscha, West German Pottery
Located in Valencia, VC
This ceramic vase, designed by renowned artist Kurt Tschörner for Ruscha, exemplifies the bold and innovative approach characteristic of mid-century West German art pottery. Handmade...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage West German Pottery Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural West German Art Pottery Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, c. 1950s
By West German Pottery, Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Valencia, VC
Sculptural West German Art Pottery Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, c. 1950s
A striking and highly unique sculptural ceramic vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, handmade in West Germany circa ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage West German Pottery Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
H 7.88 in W 10.63 in D 5.52 in
West German Pottery sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
West German Pottery sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original sculptures by West German Pottery were created in the mid-century modern style in germany during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by Sgrafo Modern, Livio Seguso, and Tapio Wirkkala. Prices for West German Pottery sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $218 and can go as high as $3,551, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,884.
Creators Similar to West German Pottery
Questions About West German Pottery Sculptures
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify West German pottery, look on the bottom or interior for markings. Many pieces will have markings with the words "West Germany.” Others may instead or also have markings with the maker's name. By researching the maker's mark, you can determine whether the manufacturer was a West German company. Well-known West German pottery manufacturers include Scheurich, ES Keramik, Ceramano and Ruscha. Some pottery also has an item or piece number on it; this can be used to learn more about your piece's age, style or line name and other characteristics. If you can't find any markings on your piece, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer help you with identifying it. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of West German pottery.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024The markings on West German pottery vary. Nearly all pieces will include the words "West Germany," indicating the place of origin. Some also feature a piece or style number and/or a company logo or marking. You can compare the markings on your pottery to images posted on trusted online resources to identify pieces. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of West German pottery.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024A number of brands are West German pottery. Among them are Scheurich, Bay, Carstens, Otto, Ceramano and Dumler and Breiden. Basically, any pottery company that operated in western Germany between 1949 and 1990 can be categorized as West German. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of pottery from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Yes, some West German pottery is worth something. Fat Lava-style pieces are particularly popular among some collectors, and there is often a demand for pottery produced by specific West German makers, such as Scheurich, ES Keramik, Ceramano and Ruscha. Generally, the age, style, type and condition will influence how much a particular piece may be worth. To get an estimated value for a particular item, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of West German pottery.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024What the numbers mean on West German pottery varies. In some cases, the numbers represent the date of production. More often, the numbers represent the piece number — indicating what order it was produced in — or the style of the pottery. On 1stDibs, explore a range of West German pottery.
- How can you tell German pottery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell German pottery, look on the bottom or inside for a maker's marking. Using trusted online resources, you can then research the marking and identify both the maker and the country in which it operates or operated. Some well-known makers of German pottery include Villeroy & Boch, Meissen, Dresdner Porzellan, Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur, Rosenthal, Fuerstenberg, Nymphenburg, Wallendorfer, Scheurich and ES Keramik. Explore a large collection of German pottery on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify German pottery, look over the base or interior for the maker's markings. Many pieces will bear some type of stamp, sticker or other marking, which you can research using trusted online resources to learn who made them. From there, you can read about the maker to determine if the company or artisan is German. Some well-known German makers include Hutschenreuther, Meissen, Arzberg, Fürstenberg, Nymphenburg, Gmundner Keramik, Royal Porcelain Manufacture Berlin, Kahla and Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur. If you can't find any maker's markings, consider having a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer help you. Find a wide variety of German pottery on 1stDibs.
- What is German pottery called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024What German pottery is called depends on its style. Pieces with embossed surfaces and thick, chunky glaze produced in West Germany are nicknamed "Fat Lava." Hard-paste porcelain produced in Germany is sometimes referred to as Meissen or Dresden porcelain, depending on its manufacturer. Early 20th-century pieces that show off naturalistic motifs inspired by the Art Nouveau movement may be called Jugendstil pottery. Shop a large collection of German pottery on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, some West German vases may be worth something. Fat Lava vases, so named for their thick, chunky glaze, are particularly sought-after among collectors and may be valuable. In general, the style, age, condition, rarity and other factors influence the potential value of a West German piece. To determine how much your vase may be worth, you can review selling prices for similar pieces using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a collection of West German vases on 1stDibs.