European Ceramic Crucifix, Green, Brown, Red, 1950s

This ceramic crucifix is a quintessential representation of mid-century modern artistry, characterized by its sleek lines and the juxtaposition of muted tones. Handcrafted by a Europ...

This remarkable midcentury piece crafted in textured, slate-like ceramic, is part of our extensive collection of crosses meticulously handmade by Flemish artisans. The focal point of this cross is its otherworldly green Christ figure. Its alien-like appearance transcends the boundaries of conventional representations. The unconventional color choice and unique form of the Christ figure invite viewers to explore faith from a fresh perspective. Our cross collection encompasses a diverse range of styles, from futurist modernism to raw brutalism, allowing you to curate a custom wall of modernist crucifixes...

With a wink to brutalism, this wall cross is a unique midcentury work by Flemish artisans. The dark brown hue, reminiscent of weathered patina, adds a sense of history to the cross, while the textured slate-like ceramic further enhances its character. The focal point of this cross is the subtle and mysterious Christ figure at its center. As if worn down by the passage of time, the relief of the outline hints at a transcendent presence. The blend of dark brown and green tones creates an ethereal quality, evoking a sense of otherworldliness and inviting contemplation. Our cross collection encompasses a wide range of styles, from futurist modernism to raw brutalism, offering many possibilities for creating a custom wall of modernist crucifixes...

This ceramic crucifix is a fine example of mid-century modern religious art, handcrafted by an unknown European studio pottery artist. The piece is marked by a minimalist silhouette ...

This mid-century modern crucifix is a poignant example of European studio pottery that combines the spiritual gravitas of religious art with the aesthetic principles of the era. The ...

This ceramic cross is a quintessential representation of mid-century modern design, realized by a skilled European studio pottery artist. The cross features a simplistic yet profound...

Beautiful vintage vase, made of ceramic with glazed finish. Interesting design and color combination. The vase is in a brown shade of color with a blue details on the neck of the vas...

AL Malaikah vintage Masonic Shriner iconic burgundy Fez hat design ceramic planter or vase. Vintage fez hat from Los Angeles Al Malaikah Shriner mason...

A selection of ceramic bottles from France, produced between the 1950s and 1970s. With their floor length brown cassocks cinched at thick waists with a rope, these friar themed vinta...

Vintage Fat lava crucifix in red, black and grey, wall hanging. 1970s ceramic cross. Religion. Religious artifact. West German Art Pottery is essentially a term describing the tim...

Handmade Mid-Century Modern ceramic wall platter by Swedish Tilgmans in 1957. Hand painted floral decor in white, yellow, orange, rose, light blue and green colors on black base. Lig...

Vintage handmade fully glazed Swedich midcentury modern wall platter / centrepiece with organic, floral decor depicting a gazelle with a direct gaze surrounded by vegetation in brown, ochre, green, white and bright pink colors on a striped dark blue background created with the experimental sgraffito technique that Tilgmans became famous for. Designed and handpainted in the late 1950s by Eivor Lang and manufactured by German/Finnish Paul Harald Tilgman in his workshop in the small town of Kortedala close to Gothenburg, Sweden. Milky white glaze on the base and sides with curved, muted green decor framing the image along the edge. Three holes for hanging - two in use with metal wire. Signed under base. An handpainted piece in beautiful condition. Paul Harald “Harry” Tilgmann was born in Dresden, Germany in 1904 and emigrated to Sweden during WWII where he started Tilgmans Keramik (= Ceramics) in 1948 in the small town of Utbynäs close to Gothenburg. Tilgman had 16 employees working for him and when he hired the Polish refugee Marian Zawadzki (1912-1978) as artistic director in 1953, Tilgman Keramik started experimenting with the distinct sgraffito technique. The sgraffito technique consists of carving fine lines into the background of a design through a light colored glaze down to a dark grey clay slip. This created a unique textured ground which has become a style associated with Tilgmans Keramik in particular. The decorative elements also appear to be outlined with a carved line and then hand painted with overglazes where birds, fish, flowers, butterflies and other animals were a common theme. This type of work was the most popular in midcentury Sweden alongside Tilgmans small animal figurines...