This is a unique piece of post-war German art: a classic Scheurich Keramik vase transformed into a standalone work of art by the celebrated German artist Peter Robert Keil.
This object is signed and dated "Berlin 1983" by Keil himself. It offers a rare opportunity to acquire a certified masterpiece by this legendary artist, where industrial ceramics serve as a canvas for expressive art.
The ceramic displays a dynamic, vibrant abstract painting in Keil's unmistakable style. It uses bright, raw fields of color—including yellow, pink, green, blue, black, and red—to create surreal visages. The intense, spontaneous artwork captures the energetic aesthetic that made Keil a star of the 1980s art scene.
Peter Robert Keil (born 1942) is recognized as one of Germany's finest contemporary painters, renowned for his dynamic forms and impressive color palette, which have been popular with two generations of collectors. Keil, once known as "the Wild Man of Berlin" for his energetic art and lifestyle, is a highly sought-after collector's item, exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide and included in the private collections of the rich and famous.
Keil, who painted alongside such greats as Joan Miró, Picasso, Andy Warhol, and Basquiat, is often called "The Last Great Living Artist."
This unique piece offers art lovers and investors a rare opportunity to acquire a museum-quality work.
Condition: The ceramic vase is in excellent vintage condition. The hand-painted artwork is well preserved. Period: 1983 / Neo-Expressionism / West Berlin Art
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ConditionExcellentColorsMulti ColorMaterialCeramicNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeSmallHeight45 cmWidth21 cm