Kurt Tschörner for Ruscha Keramik, Sculptural Abstract 321 Jug, 1960s-70s, West Germany
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This sleek and chic work of iconic mid-century Modern art pottery is by celebrated and prominent designer Kurt Tschörner (b. 1912 - d. 1987) for the influential West German Pottery studio of Ruscha Keramik (1905 - 1996).
The form features gently exaggerated curves and arches all over, reminiscent of popular works of Italian art potteries such as Bertoncello Ceramiche and Roberto Rigon with echoes of architectural geometricism worked into the design. The form becomes an excellent canvas for the semi-matte and textured lava glaze with similarly bold, hand-painted curves, round-angled shapes, charming florals, and colour palette.