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Thomas Benirschke Postmodern Avantgarde Sculptural Ceramic Teapot, Signed, 1980s
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Private sellerBerlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 33 sales
Product description
Thomas Benirschke – Postmodern Sculptural Ceramic Teapot, Signed, c. 1982, German Studio Pottery, Original Award Catalogue Included
An extraordinary sculptural ceramic teapot by award-winning German artist Thomas Benirschke, dating from around 1982. Its bold asymmetry, playful proportions, and striking black, pink, and white palette capture the experimental spirit of early 1980s European studio ceramics.
The rounded satin-black body, elongated pale-pink spout, sweeping ivory-white handle, and architectural pedestal base transform the familiar teapot into an expressive postmodern sculpture.
Design & Craftsmanship
The teapot combines a rounded body with a cylindrical neck, fitted lid, spherical finial, and exaggerated diagonal spout. Its contrasting surfaces and unconventional proportions create a compelling balance between function, abstraction, and humour.
About the Artist & Documentation
Thomas Benirschke (born 1954) is a German ceramic artist who trained with Walburga Külz in Erbach, worked in England, and studied ceramic design at the Fachhochschule Wiesbaden (1976–1981). He established his independent practice in 1980.
In 1982, he was awarded the Keramikpreis der Frechener Kulturstiftung, recognising his contribution to contemporary studio ceramics.
The original 1982 award catalogue documents Benirschke's biography, artistic techniques, and several closely related ceramic works, including a teapot from the same creative period.
The artist personally confirmed in a telephone conversation that the present teapot belongs to the same series and period and was produced using the same techniques as the illustrated examples.
The original 1982 Keramikpreis catalogue is included in the sale and will be supplied to the buyer together with the teapot.
Details
Artist: Thomas Benirschke (born 1954)
Origin: Germany
Period: Circa 1982
Material: Ceramic
Colours: Satin black, pale pink, ivory white
Style: Postmodern / Sculptural Studio Ceramics
Height: 27 cm
Width: 28 cm
Depth: 11 cm
Markings: Signed
Documentation: Original 1982 Keramikpreis der Frechener Kulturstiftung catalogue included
Condition
Vintage condition with minor signs of age and handling. Please examine the photographs carefully.
Collector's Appeal
A distinctive example of early 1980s German experimental ceramics, combining sculptural originality with documented artistic significance.
The artist's personal confirmation and the accompanying original award catalogue make this an especially compelling acquisition for collectors of postmodern ceramics, studio pottery, and twentieth-century sculptural design.
General Information
International shipping available. Please inquire about costs outside the EU. Import duties or taxes, if applicable, are the buyer's responsibility.
Private sale under German law: statutory liability for defects is excluded to the extent legally permitted.
Specifications
CategoryTable accessoriesConditionVery goodColorsBlack, White, PinkMaterialCeramicNumber of items1StyleModern, PostmodernHeight27 cmWidth28 cmDepth11 cmSeller locationBerlin, GermanyDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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Private sellerBerlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 33 sales