Ruscha Ceramic Pair of Kurt Tschörner for Ruscha Keramik, Sculptural Abstract 321 Jug Vases, 1960s-70s, WGP
Ruscha Ceramic Pair of Kurt Tschörner for Ruscha Keramik, Sculptural Abstract 321 Jug Vases, 1960s-70s, WGP
Ruscha Ceramic Pair of Kurt Tschörner for Ruscha Keramik, Sculptural Abstract 321 Jug Vases, 1960s-70s, WGP
Ruscha Ceramic Pair of Kurt Tschörner for Ruscha Keramik, Sculptural Abstract 321 Jug Vases, 1960s-70s, WGP
Ruscha Ceramic Pair of Kurt Tschörner for Ruscha Keramik, Sculptural Abstract 321 Jug Vases, 1960s-70s, WGP
Ruscha Ceramic Pair of Kurt Tschörner for Ruscha Keramik, Sculptural Abstract 321 Jug Vases, 1960s-70s, WGP
Ruscha Ceramic Pair of Kurt Tschörner for Ruscha Keramik, Sculptural Abstract 321 Jug Vases, 1960s-70s, WGP
Ruscha Ceramic Pair of Kurt Tschörner for Ruscha Keramik, Sculptural Abstract 321 Jug Vases, 1960s-70s, WGP
Ruscha Ceramic Pair of Kurt Tschörner for Ruscha Keramik, Sculptural Abstract 321 Jug Vases, 1960s-70s, WGP
Ruscha Ceramic Pair of Kurt Tschörner for Ruscha Keramik, Sculptural Abstract 321 Jug Vases, 1960s-70s, WGP
Ruscha Ceramic Pair of Kurt Tschörner for Ruscha Keramik, Sculptural Abstract 321 Jug Vases, 1960s-70s, WGP
Ruscha Ceramic Pair of Kurt Tschörner for Ruscha Keramik, Sculptural Abstract 321 Jug Vases, 1960s-70s, WGP
Ruscha Ceramic Pair of Kurt Tschörner for Ruscha Keramik, Sculptural Abstract 321 Jug Vases, 1960s-70s, WGP

Pair of Kurt Tschörner for Ruscha Keramik, Sculptural Abstract 321 Jug Vases, 1960s-70s, WGP

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These sleek and chic works of iconic mid-century Modern art pottery are by celebrated and prominent designer Kurt Tschörner (b. 1912 - d. 1987for 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 is an excellent canvas for the semi-matte and textured lava glaze with similarly bold, hand-painted curves, delineation, charming florals, and colour palette. 

With the seamlessly blended echoes of Italian mid-century art pottery design and earlier Art Deco and Picasso-Cubist-esque influences to the form, it's easy to see why this form is sought after. 

The combination of the form, condition, sizes, and palette makes this duo an even rarer find. These statement works are excellent for stand-alone display.

CONDITION
Excellent. No chips, cracks, or repair. There is negligible surface wear and movement marks on the underside of the bases that is commensurable with the age of the pieces - please see photos as part of the condition report. The underside of the bases are signed - the taller: '321/4, Ruscha, Handgemalt (Handmade) M' and the smaller '321/3, Ruscha, Handgemalt (Handmade) Ed'. 

MEASUREMENTS
321/4 Height: c. 9.6" / 24.3 cm (from base to rim) x c.  6.5" / 16.5 cm in length (across longest point). Width: c.  4.3" / 11  cm. Base measurements: c.  3.5" /  9 cm. 

321/3 Height: c. 7.9" / 20 cm (from base to rim) x c.  5.1" / 13 cm in length (across longest point). Width: c.  3.9" / 10 cm. Base measurements: c.  2.9" /  7.3 cm. Unpackaged weight [Pair]: c. 1.2 kg / 1,215 g


A BIT OF HISTORY
Ruscha (established 1906 - 1996) Originally founded in Rheinbach by Georg Schardt, it was known as Klein & Schardt until 1948. Rudolf Schardt would take over the company and rename it to Ruscha, the name created from the first letters of his fore and surname. As Ruscha entered the ceramics boom in the 1950s, the pottery was joined by art pottery director Cili Wörsdörfer who made her handpainted designs for series such as Milano and Zebra wildly popular. Otto Gerharz was the production director, designing innovative glazes such as Vulkano. 

Ruscha would later add to its success with Kurt Tschörner joining in the 1960s, designing whimsical and daring forms such as the 313 and 321 jug vase that became and remain sought-after hits. 

Other greats who joined Ruscha included Ernst Borens, Hans Welling and Adele Bolz. Unfortunately, the pottery's success came to an end in the 1990s, when it finally closed its doors in 1996, selling its name and many designs to Scheurich who produced vintage-inspired designs under the 'Ruscha Art' brand. 


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