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Karlsruher Majolika Model 6001 Craquelé Ceramic Vase Fridegart Glatzle, Germany
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Karlsruher Majolika Model 6001 Craquelé Ceramic Vase – Fridegart Glatzle, Germany, 1950s
An elegant ceramic vase designed by Fridegart Glatzle for Karlsruher Majolika, model 6001, produced in Germany during the 1950s. Distinguished by its softly asymmetrical silhouette, integrated sculptural handle, and delicate pale blue-grey craquelé glaze, the piece reflects the refined organic modernism that characterised post-war German ceramics.
Fridegart Glatzle belonged to the important generation of designers who shaped the artistic direction of Karlsruher Majolika during the mid-twentieth century. Her work is known for combining functional vessel forms with sculptural restraint, creating objects that feel equally at home as decorative ceramics and practical vessels.
Design & Form
The vase is conceived as a compact, rounded form with a flattened profile, an integrated loop handle, and an obliquely cut opening that lends the piece a subtle sense of movement. Rather than relying on applied ornament, the design derives its character from proportion, contour, and surface.
Viewed from different angles, the silhouette shifts between vessel and sculpture. The handle emerges seamlessly from the body, creating a harmonious dialogue between positive and negative space. This integration of form and function is a hallmark of Glatzle's work and of Karlsruher Majolika's most successful designs.
Glaze & Surface
The vase is finished in a finely crackled pale blue-grey glaze. The delicate network of craquelé lines creates visual depth while softening the surface with a subtle tactile quality. Depending on the light, the glaze shifts between cool grey, celadon blue, and pale ice-green tones.
This restrained monochrome finish allows the sculptural qualities of the form to take centre stage while reflecting the continued influence of East Asian ceramics on European studio and factory pottery during the twentieth century.
Dimensions
Height: 15.5 cm
Width: 13.5 cm
Depth: 10.5 cm
Material: Ceramic
Manufacturer: Karlsruher Majolika
Designer: Fridegart Glatzle
Model: 6001
Colour: Pale blue-grey
Era: 1950s
Origin: Germany
Condition: Good vintage condition. One small chip to the rim, visible in the photographs. No cracks or restorations.
Remarks: Original Karlsruher Majolika mark and model number 6001 to the underside.
About Fridegart Glatzle & Karlsruher Majolika
Founded in 1901, Karlsruher Majolika became one of Germany's most influential ceramic workshops, collaborating with artists, architects, and designers throughout the twentieth century. The manufactory played a significant role in shaping modern German ceramic design, moving from Jugendstil and Art Deco into the organic modernism of the post-war years.
Fridegart Glatzle is particularly celebrated for her sensitive handling of form and proportion. Her vessels often blur the boundary between functional ceramics and small-scale sculpture, combining elegant silhouettes with sophisticated glazes and exceptional craftsmanship.
The present example illustrates these qualities beautifully: a compact sculptural vessel whose quiet elegance remains remarkably contemporary more than half a century after its creation.
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ConditionGoodColorsGreyMaterialCeramicNumber of items1Height15 cmWidth13 cmDepth10 cmSigns of usageChipped
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Private sellerBerlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 25 sales