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Karlsruher Majolika Ceramic Fruits Bowl Fridegart Glatzle West German Pottery
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 20 sales
Product description
Karlsruher Majolika – 1970s Ceramic Fruit Bowl by Fridegard Glatzle
Rare, Sculptural Work by a Pioneering German Ceramicist
Description:
A beautifully executed piece from the golden age of West German ceramics, this 1970s fruit bowl by Fridegard Glatzle for the esteemed *Karlsruher Majolika* workshop exemplifies a harmonious balance between utilitarian form and artistic expression. Crafted from high-fired stoneware, the bowl showcases a subdued, matte glaze in atmospheric shades of grey, slate-blue, and earthy brown, subtly punctuated by vertical abstract drips—an aesthetic both rooted in craft tradition and gently modernist in spirit.
Unlike mass-produced tableware, this piece speaks with the quiet authority of studio ceramics: every groove, glaze run, and spiral trace within the bowl's interior reveals the intentional hand of the artist. The flared rim and elevated foot give it a lifted, almost ceremonial profile—inviting not only apples or lemons, but admiration and dialogue.
Dimensions:
Height: ca. 13 cm
Diameter: ca. 27 cm
Condition:
In excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. The matte surface bears the soft traces of time with dignity, preserving its original patina. A piece that has aged with grace, and continues to resonate with the warmth of human touch.
Provenance & Artist:
Attributed to *Fridegard Glatzle* (1920–2002), a key figure in post-war German ceramic design. Working closely with the *Karlsruher Majolika Manufaktur*, Glatzle contributed significantly to the renewal of German decorative arts in the 1950s through 1970s, often merging folk art motifs with abstract modernist experimentation.
Why Collectors Love It:
* Functional Art: This is not just a bowl—it’s a small-scale sculpture that happens to hold fruit.
* Rich Glaze Work: The interplay of earth tones with cool washes of blue creates depth and visual movement.
* Maker’s Legacy: *Karlsruher Majolika* was a bastion of artistic freedom within the ceramic world, and Glatzle one of its most poetic voices.
* Timeless Form: The bowl’s silhouette is at once ancient and contemporary—timeless in the best sense of the word.
A Collectible with Soul:
This mid-century fruit bowl transcends domestic utility. It is a tactile memory of a studio, a kiln, and a time when form followed feeling. Whether placed on a table or shelf, it tells a story—not loudly, but with the quiet confidence of an object that knows it was made to last.
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Naturally occurring manufacturer’s defects, slight surface scratching, or wear consistent with normal use may be present.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsGrey, Blue, Brown, Taupe, Multi Color, BlackMaterialCeramicNumber of items1Height13 cmWidth27 cmDepth27 cm
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About this seller
Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 20 sales