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Ruscha 342 Fat Lava Vase Organic Western Germany Ceramics Signed 1960s-70s
About the Item
Classic Ruscha 342 vase was heavily featured in first retrospective exhibition of West German ceramics of the 1960s-1970s in the Graham Cooley Collection that brought Fat Lava ceramics to the attention of collectors and interior designers. The 342-model vase was made in four different sizes, from the smallest 342-1 to the largest 342-4, and in huge variety of glazes.
This vase is 342-3, medium size for this model; it is decorated in a variant of Tundra decor glaze, a foamy white glaze with a band of darker brown, black, or green, likely reflecting cold frozen tundra environments. Off-white, matte lava glaze is spiraling down over dark brown, glossy background, creating rich textural interest in restrained, organic, earthy color palette. The inner surfaces of the vase are done in semi-gloss dark green glaze.
The minimal form of this vase is attributed to Kurt Tschorner, who created multiple asymmetrical, organic-inspired vessel shapes while working as a freelancer designer for Ruscha from 1954; the pieces were often decorated with new, experimental glazes by Otto Gerharz and Cilli Worsdorfer (source: 50er Jahre Keramik by Horst Makus, pp. 126, 154-155).
The vase is signed with 342-3 on the bottom under the glaze (it is hard to see the number due to textured glaze, but it can be felt by touch) and paper sticker "Made in Western Germany". It is in good vintage condition.
- Creator:Ed Ruscha (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 9.19 in (23.35 cm)Diameter: 3.13 in (7.96 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Ceramic,Glazed
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960s-1970s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Clifton Springs, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4421139239392
Roman Erlikh
Roman Erlikh is a professional woodworker with over 20 years’ experience. Roman Erlikh Studio creates bespoke and limited edition contemporary furniture and art objects. His first furniture collections were inspired by traditional Art Deco and Biedermeier styles interpreted through a modern lifestyle demands. Stepping away from merely utilitarian view of everyday objects, his recent collections are filled with meaningful textual context while incorporating traditional and modern woodworking techniques. Roman is using practical function as a common denominator to create emotionally charged art objects, blurring the boundary between art and function. While appreciating possibilities of ordinary materials, Roman is developing new mixed media multilayered composite varnishes and utilizes decorative gilding and mica veneer to actively engage ambient light, giving an additional aspect to relation of his objects to their environment. The decision to work in custom format was based on environmental concerns and opposition to culture of mass production and pure consumerism. The choice of materials was heavily influenced by sustainability and environmental concerns. All objects are made locally in the Brooklyn Navy Yard workshop. Elimination of storage and transportation needs for mass-produced furniture in lieu of creating a custom made objects on demand allows us to reduce waste of materials and energy.
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