Pair of Midcentury Glazed Studio Pottery in Style of Gertrud and Otto Natzler For Sale

Pair of Mid-Century Studio Pottery Volcanic Crater Vessels – In the Style of Gertrud & Otto Natzler

Up for sale is a pair of stunning Mid-Century Modern studio art pottery vessels featuring a dramatic, highly tactile volcanic crater glaze. These exceptional pieces beautifully capture the spirit and technical styling of the iconic mid-century ceramicists Gertrud and Otto Natzler. These vessels feature a dramatic, highly tactile volcanic crater glaze.

Key Features & Visual Aesthetics:

• The Form: Deliberate modernist proportions. The vessel features a wide, drum-like upper body resting on a tapered, structurally sound cylindrical stem.
• The Upper Tier: Coated in a smooth, elegant satin cream glaze that curves cleanly inward toward a wide, open top rim.
• The Transition Zone: A gorgeous, frothy gradient where the cream glaze splits and cascades down, dissolving into a highly textured, speckled blend of rust, sandy beige, and tan effervescence.
• The Base: The lower stem is finished in a deep, dark chocolate brown matte glaze, embedded with subtle micro-textures that ground the piece with a heavy, earthen feel.

Specifications & Condition:

• Material: Fine Studio Ceramic / Earthenware
• Dimensions: Height: 6.2 in (15.75 cm) Diameter: 6.44 in (16.35 cm)
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The dramatic pitting, textured gradients, and surface irregularities are inherent to the complex reduction-firing process and original to the piece\'s making. No chips, post-firing cracks, or restorations.