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Vintage Rudi Stahl Studio Pottery Vase Mid-Century West German Ceramic Art
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Private sellerFerrara, ItalyOn Whoppah since April 2026 • 2 sales
Product description
This highly collectible studio pottery vase is a magnificent example of post-war West German Brutalist design, hand-thrown by the acclaimed master potter Rudi Stahl in Höhr-Grenzhausen.The vase is masterfully sculpted from high-density, heavy clinker clay (Klinker-Keramik / Stoneware). It showcases a powerful, tactile contrast between the dark, earthy slip-glazed body and the raw, unglazed terracotta flared collar. The exterior features a prominent, primitive decoration executed with the traditional sgraffito technique: bold geometric zigzag bands are deeply incised into the surface by hand, exposing the warm orange clay beneath.Reflecting the authentic, raw aesthetic of 1960s European Brutalism, this sturdy piece weighs an impressive 1.725 kg. The underside is fully documented with authentic hand-incised markings, featuring the signature "Rudi Stahl", "Handarbeit" (Handmade), and the shape catalog number "11/25". A pristine sculptural centerpiece for collectors of modern art pottery and high-end brutalist interiors.
Technical Details & Condition:
Brand / Creator: Rudi Stahl (Signed on the base)
Origin: West Germany (Höhr-Grenzhausen)
Period / Style: 1960s / Brutalist - Mid-Century Modern
Material: Heavy Clinker Stoneware & Terracotta clay
Height: 27 cm (Real artisan measurements, catalog model 11/25)
Top Opening Diameter: 13.3 cm
Base Diameter: 10 cm
Net Weight: 1.725 kg
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Pristine edges, no chips, cracks, or restorations. Completely clean rim and base.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsBrown, OrangeMaterialCeramicNumber of items1Height27 cmWidth13 cmDepth10 cm
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Private sellerFerrara, ItalyOn Whoppah since April 2026 • 2 sales