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William Hentschel Decorative Objects

William Hentschel was born in New York City in 1892. He studied at the Art Students League and Columbia University in New York, the University of Kentucky and the Cincinnati Art Academy. He was a well-known painter, teacher, designer, and craftsperson. He was a designer for the Rookwood Pottery Company, where he worked until 1932 and produced over 4,000 designs for ceramics. He taught at the Art Academy of Cincinnati from 1921–57. Hentschel was one of the leading artists at the famed Rookwood Pottery in Cincinnati for years, before founding the Kenton Hills pottery in 1937. Hentschel died in Burlington, Kentucky, in 1962.

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Creator: William Hentschel
Large, Two-Handled Art Deco Urn with Stylized Leaves, Deep Orange, 1930
By William Hentschel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A marvelous and important example of William Hentschel's artistry at the famed Rookwood Pottery in Cincinnati, this large, two-handled urn depicts stylized leaf forms in a dark brown...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage William Hentschel Decorative Objects

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Unique Art Deco Vase with Stylized Fish, 1930 by Hentschel for Rookwood
By William Hentschel
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One of the finest and most remarkable examples of Art Deco pottery we've seen by the famous Rookwood firm in Cincinnati, this vase gorgeously finished in a rust-hued glaze features a...
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William Hentschel decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

William Hentschel decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of William Hentschel decorative objects, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by William Hentschel were created in the Art Deco style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Oscar Bruno Bach, Louis Vincent Aronson, and Frederick Carder Steuben. Prices for William Hentschel decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,150 and can go as high as $4,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,800.

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