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Ceramic Vase & Lidded Box – Studio Ceramist Artist , Germany, 2010
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 24 sales
Product description
Ceramic Vase & Lidded Box – Mario Enke for Studio Mario Enke, Germany, 2010
Description:
Handmade stoneware vase and lidded box by German ceramic artist Mario Enke, featuring a deep iron-red matte glaze and strongly textured sculptural surfaces. Fired at approximately 1150 °C, the pieces reflect contemporary German studio pottery traditions that combine expressive materiality with restrained vessel forms.
Object Details
Type: Vase and lidded box (set)
Designer / Artist: Mario Enke
Manufacturer / Studio: Studio Mario Enke
Country: Germany
Era: 2010
Material: Stoneware ceramics
Color: Brown / iron-red glaze
Dimensions
Vase
Height: 15 cm
Width: 13 cm
Depth: 13 cm
Lidded Box
Height: 16.5 cm
Diameter: 14.5 cm
Inner lid element: approx. 6 cm height
Artist & Manufacturer
Mario Enke (born 1955, Germany) is a respected contemporary German ceramic artist known for sculptural vessels with highly tactile surfaces and earthy glazes. He studied ceramics in Höhr-Grenzhausen and later established his independent studio practice, becoming part of the influential German ceramic collective **Gruppe 82**, a group dedicated to advancing contemporary studio ceramics in Germany.
Enke’s work has received multiple distinctions in the field of ceramic art and has been presented in numerous exhibitions and museum collections. His pieces are represented in important public collections including German ceramic museums and design collections focused on contemporary studio craft, reflecting recognition of his work within the European ceramics scene.
Design Observations
The spherical vase is defined by an organically structured surface reminiscent of cracked earth or reptilian texture, creating a dynamic tactile pattern that radiates across the vessel. The lidded box contrasts this expressive texture with a calmer architectural form, enriched by natural firing marks and speckled glaze deposits typical of high-temperature stoneware.
The iron-oxide glaze produces warm brown and deep red tones, a palette frequently associated with modern German studio ceramics and influenced by Japanese and European craft traditions.
Condition
Excellent vintage condition.
Signed by the artist.
Minor surface irregularities inherent to handmade studio pottery and the firing process.
What for
Suitable for collectors of contemporary studio ceramics as well as for interiors emphasizing handcrafted design and natural materials. The vase works beautifully with dried branches or as a sculptural object on a console or shelf, while the lidded box can serve as a decorative container for small objects in living rooms, studies, or bedrooms.
Remarks
Handmade studio ceramics with natural glaze variations typical of artisanal firing processes.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsGrey, RedMaterialCeramicNumber of items2Height16 cmWidth15 cmDepth15 cm
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About this seller
Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 24 sales