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Otto Natzler Signed Volcanic Glaze California Studio Pottery Oval Vessel Vase

$4,995
£3,790.09
€4,333.63
CA$6,976.66
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MX$94,422.76
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Sublime in its simplicity, oval form, and design. Pale color with distinctive volcanic crater glaze. This is a truly amazing piece. Will give aesthetic pleasure for years to come. Signed and stamped by Natzler, dated 1977 with edition # Natzler Inventory #X073 Otto Natzler was born in Vienna, Austria and immigrated with his wife Gertrud to America at the advent of WW II. They settled in Los Angeles where they began a ceramics studio. Their now well documented collaboration lasted over thirty years until Gertrud's death in 1971. Gertrud threw the clay and formed it, while Otto glazed and fired the vessels. Their works are often distinguished by the varied glazes and surfaces. Otto, who was well known for meticulously testing each glaze, applied the glazes with great consideration of the clay form with which it is married to. Otto continued his career after his wife's passing for another 35 years until his own death at the age of 99. The Natzler's work can be found in prestigious collections and museums throughout the world including: The Grace Museum, Abilene, Texas Cooper-Hewitt Museum Everson Museum of Art Honolulu Museum of Art Kantonales Gewerbemuseum Los Angeles County Museum of Art Metropolitan Museum of Art Museo Internazionale delle Ceramiche Museum of Arts and Design Museum of Modern Art Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Victoria and Albert Museum. .
  • Creator:
    Otto Natzler (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1977
  • Condition:
    In very good vintage condition with no discernable flaws, cracks, chips, etc.... (please see photos). A beautiful piece by master craftsman.
  • Seller Location:
    Studio City, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU225438898993

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