Very large West German mid-century modern black and red Scheurich vase, c1960

This is a very large and impactful vase in black, red and white. The top rim has controlled drips of all three colors in a glossy glaze. The large lower section is glazed with a conservative “lava” glaze with white stripes made by cutting into the surface. This particular vase is very easy to like, unlike some that are an acquired taste. The maker, Scheurich, is one of the most important studios of the era.

Post WWII German pottery went virtually unnoticed in the U.S. for decades. When German makers started producing art pottery after the war, the attachment to old traditions had been severed. Free to start from scratch, many makers were ready to experiment with totally new approaches in shapes and glazes. Because it was not done for export, much of it is unmarked or marked only with a style number. Today some refer to their designs as “retro,” but they were very avant-garde at the time. And this type of pottery was made only for a short period… most dated between 1955 and 1975.

German mid-century art pottery is becoming very collectable. Once ignored and even disliked for being too extreme, it is finally being recognized and appreciated. It works beautifully with modern décor. While prices have climbed considerably, it is still in a range that allows you to acquire several of them and make groupings. (See reference number N0000438 for a smaller version of this vase.)

Condition: Mint. (Slight manufacturing imperfections are considered normal and aren’t mentioned unless they are significant.)

Measurements: The vase is 15 inches high and 8 inches wide.

Price: $340.00

Reference: N0000090

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