German mid-century, Scheurich red, green and tan lava vase, c1970
The base of the vase is shinny red. Oozing over that are globs of dry-looking tan lava with an under-layer of shiny green and black. It’s a knockout effect. This vase is a masterwork of dripping ooze. It’s like looking at a fire… all the visual details are fascinating.
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.
Condition: Mint. (Slight manufacturing imperfections are considered normal and aren’t mentioned unless they are significant.)
Measurements: The vase is 10.25 inches high and 4.75 inches wide.
Price: $220.00
Reference: N0000947
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