1930s Ceramics

Enameled ceramic "Woman with curly hair". Inscription: base backside, written: K M Designer: Rudolf Knörlein. Maker: Goldscheider Manufactory of Viena....

An Art Deco footed porcelain centerpiece by Rosenthal. White porcelain with gold accents. Stamped: Rosenthal Bavaria.

Made in Italy, 1930s - 1940s. This roe deer is made in coppered ceramic. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excell...

Cast Iron Spittoon with perfect volcanic glaze patina in the style of Lucie Rie "time has transformed this utilitarian item into an amazing piece of art"

Head bust face statue from Belgium by Guiseppe Carli, (1915-1987) ceramic. Signed. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further questions. ...

Amazing and unique early stoneware pitchers by Danish ceramic artist Bode Willumsen. Both were made at his own studio in the 1920-30s. The pieces were ...

Large Carraresi e Lucchesi, Sesto Fiorentino Italian Art Deco decorative plate, 1930s.

Strikingly stylized and abstracted, yet sumptuously finished in lustrous glazes in tones of tan and ruddy brown, this long, lean sculpture is the perfect embodiment of Art Deco desig...

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Table centrepiece made of hand-worked iron in art nouveau style The piece is in Good condition and a real beauty! With original patina on all parts We prefer to sell our items in ...

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Guido Andlovitz.

Erik Mornils for Nittsjo Ceramic 1930's. A round ceramic vase designed by Erik Mornils for the Nittsjo ceramic factory. Nittsjö Keramik is a Swedish pottery company well-known for i...

Unique stoneware table lamp with abstract blue floral motifs handmade and decorated by Gertrud Kudielka (1896-1984) at "Hjorts" ceramics workshop at the island of Bornholm, Denmark i...

Ceramic Sign: Made in Austria Keramos 2051 19/M Wiener Keramos, later Keramos AG or Keramos KG , was a Viennese ceramics manufacturer that made a name for itself especially in the interwar period . In addition to their own designs, designs from the dissolved Wiener Werkstätte were also produced from 1932 onwards. In over 60 years of company history, around 3000 model designs have been produced by around 60 ceramists. Keramos also carried out commissions from the Wiener Werkstätte, such as vases by Dagobert Peche . History The origins of the Keramos company lie in two companies with the same name. The company Keramos – Invalid Society for Viennese Art Ceramics was founded at the end of 1919 on the initiative of the three ceramists Rudolf Wolf, Heinrich Wolf and Ludwig Rys, who had become invalids in World War I. Production started in September 1920. Art-ceramic lamps, figures, vases and boxes were produced. The company Keramos – Viennese art ceramics and porcelain manufactory was founded in 1920. Josef Hoffmann was a shareholder of Keramos for a long time, as was the sculptor Rudolf Podany, who was engaged from the start and created a large number of designs. From 1921 Anton Klieber was employed, who was also responsible for most of the models. Around 1924 both companies were merged and converted into an AG, commercial director became Otto Köller, the technical directors were the brothers Rudolf and Heinrich Wolf. "Some war invalid ceramists founded a workshop with the help of some artists, which was subsequently financed by the state and later enlarged with its participation and converted into a joint-stock company." The company's headquarters were in the Hofburg , Schwarze-Adler-Stiege, the factory in the 10th district of Vienna, Schleiergasse 17. Artistic collaborators at that time were Eduard Klablena , Otto Prutscher , Karl Perl , Karin Jarl-Sakellarios , IDA Schwetz- Lehmann and Grete Fucik-Fischmeister. On February 23, 1928, the triangular mark was entered in the trademark register. It was now also produced for the Wiener Werkstätte. Difficulties for the company arose from the Great Depression . Around 1932, 50 people were employed and a large number of models from Eduard Klabena and the dissolved Wiener Werkstätte were taken over. The works created by Keramos were labeled with their company brands until after 1941. From 1939 the economic situation of the company was better managed by taking over the production of ceramic winter welfare organization badges, the so-called WHW badges. Before 1941 the company is converted into a KG named Keramos, Wiener Kunstkeramik und Porzellanmanufaktur Brüder Wolf KG . Otto Köller was no longer active from this point on. After the end of World War II, Robert Obsieger recommended Robert Mathis as the new head of Keramos, who took over the management of the ceramics manufactory in 1945. In 1949 Mathis introduced a new company logo, which was used alongside the existing triangle mark, the so-called coat of arms mark. Anton Klieber and Rudolf Podany continued to work as ceramists, and new artists such as Josef Lorenzl and Stephan Dakon , both of whom had previously worked for Goldscheider , as well as Rudolf Chocholka, Karl Grössl and Ina Eisenbeisser were engaged. New models such as dancers, children's figures, animals and nudes were created, as well as the well-known wall masks, young people and poodles from the mid-1950s, which corresponded to the trend at the time. In addition, however, traditional designs such as Madonna statues and busts, saints and angels were still made. Utility ceramics such as crockery, vases, lamp bases, candle holders and flower pots also became an important branch of production, and cooperation with the German manufacturer Carstens at the beginning of the 1960s was just as lucrative. In the course of the 1960s, the sales markets for figurative ceramics became increasingly difficult. So until 1982, production was increasingly shifted to everyday ceramics, since ceramic figures were no longer modern due to changing tastes and the spirit of the times. Ultimately, the economic situation at Keramos became more and more difficult and Klaus Mathis, the son of Robert Mathis and then director, who succeeded his father at the helm of the company at the beginning of the 1970s, initiated the liquidation of the company at the end of 1982 . Staff The following artistic collaborators have worked for Keramos over the years: Hans Adametz , Franz Barwig the Elder , Franz Barwig the Younger , Andreas Beck, Hans Bolek, Angelo Bortolotti, Hertha Bucher , Rudolf Chocholka, Stephan Dakon , Ferdinand Doblinger, Eckstein, Franz Eggenberger , Ina Eisenbeisser, English, Stephan Erdös, Alois Feichtinger, Feyslitz, Hans Friedberger, Grete Fucik-Fischmeister, Kurt Goebel, Anton Grath, Karl Grössl, M. Günther, Otto Hafenrichter, Arnold Hartig , Friedrich Herkner, Trude Hillinger, Leopold Hohl, Hostasch, Karl Jamök, Karin Jarl-Sakellarios , Eduard Klablena, Klar, Anton Klieber, Maria Klinger, Josef Kostial, Josef Lorenzl , Wilhelm Otto Lugerth, Viktor Matula, Gusty Mundt-Amman, Novotny, Carl Perl, Rudolf Podany, Friedrich Pollak, Hugo Postl, Adolf Prischl, Otto Prutscher , Max Rieder , Elisabeth Rieger-Hofmann, Walter Ritter , Willibald Russ, Karl Sailer, Schönberg, Schwarz, Ida Schwetz-Lehmann , Sult, Robert Ullmann , Otto Weigand, IDA Weiss-Moricz, Rudolf Wolf. Exhibitions • Jubilee exhibition of the Wiener Kunstgewerbeverein, Austrian Museum , Vienna 1924. • Arts and Crafts Exhibition, Paris, 1925. • Exhibition of Austrian arts and crafts...

Depiction of Russian prima ballerina Anna Pavlova as the dying swan in an expressive dance solo (Pas seul) by choreographer Michel Fokine, which was conceived exclusively for the dan...

Art Deco two fishes, in celadon green crackled ceramic. Model by “Dejan”. France circa 1930.

Very Rare Goldscheider Art Déco Figure of the 1930s: Boy with red cap on curly hair, checked jumper with large buttons, beige ski trousers, red scarf and mittens, body slightly turne...

Modernist vase in crackle enameled ceramic, attributed to Robert Lallemant, France circa 1930’s.

Pair of Art Deco (Belgian) crackled earthenware vases with blue floral motif (stamped Boch Frs/La Louviere, #D944) (PRICED AS Pair)

Ceramic table lamp model 'Capri' by Gertrud Lonegren, Rörstrand, 1930s. Measurement (with lampshade) Diameter: 35 cm Height: 56 cm Lönegren studied in Vienna and Stockholm during t...

A 1930s vase with a modernist swirl design. Nice size, form and color.

Exceptional Marcell Goldscheider Art Déco porcelain figurine group: Japanese girl with her hair plaited into a long, tight plait, wearing a traditional robe - kimono with elaborate f...

French ceramic vase, pitcher vase, France, circa 1930 handcrafted and glazed earthenware with horizontal ribs. Beautiful glaze in brown and green tints Perfect condition. ...

Painted ceramic sculptrure "bimba e Mastello" by Sandro Vacchetti sigend Lenci. Italy, Torino, circa 1933.

This exquisite 14 cm diameter footed bowl is attributed to Jean Besnard, a pioneer of modern French ceramics. Its striking form features a flared pedestal base supporting a deep, rou...

Albisola “La Fenice” vase sculpture ceramic, 1930, Italy.

An interesting and unusual Doulton Lambeth Art Deco twin handled wine cooler designed by Maud Bowden and dating from around 1930. This large and very styli...

Clearly influenced by the affectionate depictions of working Americans in the Midwest and the South by Social Realists such as Thomas Hart Benton and James Daugherty, this rare sculpture of a Black male figure with banjo was produced by the Shearwater Pottery...

This beautifully glazed, rare pair of fine ceramic sculptures, depicting highly-stylized male and female figures, each holding doves, was sculpted by Geza de Vegh for the Phoenix pot...

This large bowl is ribbed and richly glazed in green. Signed and numbered 129.

Full of charm and gorgeous color, with a modern approach to traditional imagery, this 1930s pitcher made by Industria Ceramica Salernita (I.C.S.) features a line of donkeys supportin...

Ceramic vase by Gertrud Lonegren in golden glaze and a highly textured surface. Measures: Diameter 21 cm Height 21.5 cm Lonegren studied in Vi...

Large and beautifully crafted, this ceramic vase with wrought iron overlay is a very fine example of the artisanry of Roger Guerin, the renowned Belgian artist. The burnt umber and ...

Stylish and elegant Art Deco ceramic snack bowls produced by Galvani, Pordenone Italy in the 1930's. The set is in very good condition without cracks or chips. Galvani was founded in...

An Original Art Deco "el Patio" carafe coffee server pitcher in a "Redwood Gloss" finish made by Gladding McBean Franciscan features an art pottery body with its signature hardwood h...

This very fine and rare Art Deco vase with deeply incised design, depicting tropical birds amidst a profusion of flowers and leaf forms, was designed by George Condé for Mougin Frere...

Ceramic center piece signed Dupoma, Czech Republic, circa 1930. Royal Dux manufacturer.

A classic example of Art Deco design, its swirling vortex embellished with stylized blossoms, this rare bowl was produced by Denby pottery in England. The glazes are lovely -- a pur...

Before he became known for his prolific production of brightly-colored ceramic sculptures and ware after World War II, Waylande Gregory created a series of classic Art Deco pieces su...

A very rare form, but glazed with the gorgeous mottled and streaky glaze that Fulper Pottery was famous for, this fluted, flaring vase is decorated with deep bas relief leaf and bran...

Lenci vase holder centerpiece ceramic, 1931-1932, Italy.

Art Deco terracotta sculpture representing a naked young girl posing. Signed and dated: Joan Cardellà, 1932. Spain. Joan Cardella Crusel...

Very Rare And Exceptional Goldscheider Art Déco Ceramic Figure: Striding girl in blue coat over beige dress and matching blue cap with beige border with red embroidery pattern, gray ...

A tour de force example of Art Deco wall sculpture, this depiction of Samson slaying the lion was made by Valentin Shabaeff, a Russian-Canadian artist who settled in Montreal. Shabae...

Ceramic bas-relief depicting soccer players LENCI production signed Enrica Robecchi 1930s. Enrica Robecchi has worked with the Turin-based "Lenci" factory since the early 1930s as a painter and decorator. Her decorations, often made on ceramics modeled by Helen Konig Scavini...

1930s Art Deco ceramic lamp depicting a stag, doe, and mountain goat amid a weeping willow/foliage by the renowned ceramic studio, Atelier Primavera, an extension of Le Printemps Dep...

Large, rare and strikingly handsome, this high vase was designed by Sigismund Olesiewicz (who later took the French name Jean Olin) for Primavera and produced by the famous Longwy wo...

This small vase is ribbed and richly glazed in an earthen brown. Signed and numbered 117.

Kähler, HAK. Jug in glazed stoneware. Flowers on a cream-colored background, 1930s-1940s. Measures: 15 x 12 cm. Signed. In excellent condition.

Kähler, Denmark. Jug in glazed ceramics. Flowers on a cream-coloured background. Modern design, 1930s / 40s. Measures: 20.5 x 12 cm. Signed: HAK. In excellent condition.

Ilse Claesson for Rörstrand, two hand painted faience candlesticks. 1930s. In great condition. Marked. Dimensions: D 12.0 x H 5.0 cm.

A beautiful piece of pottery by the noted French Master Jean Besnard. It is Asian in style and has a wood top with fringe. Monogrammed on the base and marked made in France. We belie...

Art Deco large model of a cockerel, glazed and crackled earthenware. France circa 1932 Design: Jacques Adnet (1900-1984) Jacques Adnet was a French art deco designer, architect and...

Whimsical and vividly glazed, this fabulous, unique Art Deco bowl depicts two contrasting scenes from a rural seaside village: a father and son fi...

Kähler, Denmark. Figure in glazed stoneware. Leda and the swan. Beautiful crackle glaze. 1930s / 40s. Measures: 13 x 8 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.

Kähler, Denmark, glazed stoneware jug with handle. Stamped. 1930-1940s. Measures: 17 cm. X 12.5 cm. X 11 cm. incl. handle. In perfect condition.

Enrobed in a delicious, rich caramel glaze, this set of whimsical yet dignified bookends depict a child knight, complete with helmet and shield, astride a donkey. The donkey is show...

This remarkable ceramic sculpture, probably the best work of Elisabeth Andersen Seaver, one of the famous Cleveland School ceramicists -- depicts an Indian chief with full feather he...

A pair of Rörstrand Art deco lidded vases in dark blue faience, Sweden, 1930-1940s. Measures: 12.5 and 12.5 cm. In perfect condition. Marked.