About Century Guild
Founded in 1999 by artist and historian Thomas Negovan, the Century Guild mission is to create a bridge of understanding between the aesthetics and ideals of the late 19th century and the present. The gallery is focused on the research, preservation, and exhibition of Art Nouveau and Symbolist works from Germany, Austria, France and Italy c. 1870-1940 (from the Industrial Revolution through the Weimar Republic), including the lithography of historically significant artists such as Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, and Alphonse Mucha, the finest examples of Art Nouveau objects...Read More
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Featured Pieces
Rare Earthenware Peacock Feather Vases by Clement Massier, Art Nouveau c. 1900
By Clement Massier
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of exceptional earthenware vases by Clément Massier in a unique rectangular form, featuring albino peacock feathers enhanced by accents of purple and gold glazing. As Massier ...
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Grapevine Vase by Clement Massier, Art Nouveau c. 1900
By Clement Massier
Located in Chicago, IL
Ceramic vase in a blue and green metallic lustre glaze by master of iridescence Clement Massier, with clusters of grapes and leaves in deep purple. Signed MCM in the base, and number...
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Cloisonné Folk Art Vase by Amphora, Art Nouveau c. 1910
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved folk art vase, with hand-painted bright cloisonné enamel embellishments. The form's contrasting glazes amplify its intricate carvings and mottled texture. Stamped Amphora in t...
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1910s Art Nouveau More Art
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Cloisonné Flower Vase by Amphora, Art Nouveau c. 1910
Located in Chicago, IL
A colorful ceramic vase with hand-painted flowers in bright cloisonné enamels. Stamped Amphora in the base, and numbered.
Riessner, Stellmacher and Kessel (RStK), later known as Amp...
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Memento Mori Skull with Rosary on Bible Zsolnay, Art Nouveau c. 1900
By Miklos Zsolnay
Located in Chicago, IL
Recalling the Dutch vanitas still life works of the 17th century, this arrangement reminds the viewer of life's impermanence and the certainty of death, all while emphasizing the imp...
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Shoulder Vase by Carstens-Tönnieshof Atelier Series, Modernist c. 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
A large ceramic shoulder vase by Carstens-Tönnieshof from its high-end Atelier Series helmed by designer Gerda Heuckeroth. This form is accented by textured glazes in hues of green, ...
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1960s Post-War More Art
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Organic Ammonite Vase by Schäffenacker, Modernist c. 1950
By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-glazed, ammonite-shaped vase in a deep rust color made by Helmut Schäffenacker. Numbered in the base. Form V-6.
Helmut Schäffenacker founded Atelier Schäffenacker in West Germ...
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1950s Naturalistic More Art
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Brutalist Moonvase Ruscha Art Vase, Fat Lava, Mid-Century Modern c. 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
This Brutalist ceramic vase from Ruscha Keramik was charismatically called a Moonvase due to its circular shape, mottled texture, and deep purple, gray, and black glazing. Numbered i...
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1960s Modern More Art
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Tidal Beach Vase by Dümler & Breiden, Mid-Century Modern c. 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
This naturalistic ceramic vase by Dümler & Breiden features a scalloped mouth that evokes both clams and waves, along with undulating, sand-colored glaze elements with hints of ocean...
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1960s Modern More Art
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Rustic Pitcher Vase by Carstens Luxus, Fat Lava, Mid-Century Modern c. 1967
Located in Chicago, IL
This large ceramic vase from the Carstens Luxus line features a rugged volcanic lava finish in an earthy shade of garnet. Stamped in the base, and numbered, with original Carstens Lu...
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1960s Modern More Art
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Cone Vase by U-Keramik (Uebelacker), Fat Lava, Mid-Century Modern c. 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A minimalist ceramic cone vase by Ü-Keramik (Uebelacker) with rugged vertical striations against a pink and white mottled glaze. Numbered in the base. Form 455/25.
Ü Keramik, or Üeb...
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Peacock Vase by Paul Dachsel for Amphora, Art Nouveau c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Ceramic vase designed by Paul Dachsel for Amphora featuring delicate gold cross-hatching and relief elements to evoke peacock feathers. Polished gold glaze around mouth, on handles, and base relief...
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