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Rainer Geschke Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Trio German Ceramic Art 90s Signed
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Private sellerBerlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 33 sales
Product description
Rainer Geschke – Set of Three Sculptural Studio Ceramic Vases, Germany, c. 1996–1999
A remarkable and highly coherent group of three studio ceramic vases by German ceramic artist Rainer Geschke, dating from approximately 1996–1999.
Offered together as a trio, the vessels form an unusually beautiful study in proportion, surface and line. Each has a tall, softly cylindrical body with subtly differing shoulders and openings, creating three individual silhouettes that nevertheless read as a single sculptural composition.
The restrained stoneware surfaces range from warm beige to soft grey-brown tones, with delicately speckled areas adding depth and variation. Each vessel is articulated by a single fine linear element — executed in dark brown or white — travelling vertically across the body and, in places, continuing around the shoulder and opening.
The result is almost architectural: decoration is reduced to the minimum, allowing form, material and line to carry the composition.
These are particularly compelling when displayed together, where the small differences in height, colour and profile create a quiet visual rhythm. They work equally well as functional solifleur-type vessels or simply as sculptural ceramic objects.
Artist: Rainer Geschke
Origin: Germany
Date: c. 1996–1999
Material: Studio ceramic / stoneware
Height: approx. 22–24.5 cm
Quantity: Set of three
All three pieces bear the artist's impressed monogram.
Importantly, the attribution and authenticity of the vases have been personally confirmed by Rainer Geschke himself.
The group is in very good vintage condition. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
An unusually refined ensemble of late 20th-century German studio ceramics — minimalist without becoming austere, and particularly strong as a complete three-piece composition.
The three vases are offered together as one set.
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International shipping available. Please inquire about costs outside the EU. Import duties or taxes, if applicable, are the buyer's responsibility.
Combined shipping is possible where safe packaging permits.
Private sale under German law: statutory liability for defects is excluded to the extent legally permitted.
Specifications
CategoryVasesConditionVery goodColorsBeige, Brown, GreyMaterialCeramicNumber of items3StyleModern, Organic ModernHeight24 cmWidth7 cmDepth7 cmSeller locationBerlin, GermanyDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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About this seller
Private sellerBerlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 33 sales