1970s Mid-Century Danish Brutalist Studio Stoneware Sculpture - F-010

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An evocative sculptural stoneware form from the celebrated Walther Studio, Denmark (circa 1960s-1970s). This piece, designated as Specimen F-010, is … Read more An evocative sculptural stoneware form from the celebrated Walther Studio, Denmark (circa 1960s-1970s). This piece, designated as Specimen F-010, is a premier example of the studio’s experimentation with kinetic abstraction and organic form.
Design & Artistry:
Number 2 is the most energetic work of the series. It features a sweeping, centrifugal swirl executed in a heavy, raised cobalt relief slip. The movement of the glaze suggests a rhythmic pulse—reminiscent of aquatic life or a serpent in motion. At its heart, a soft, atmospheric wash of aqua-green glaze bleeds into the raw terracotta, highlighting the rich, iron-speckled "Stentøj" (stoneware) body that is a hallmark of Danish studio pottery.
Craftsmanship:
The piece displays a rustic, hand-pinched "crust" rim that emphasizes its earthbound, Brutalist origin. The reverse is equally significant to the provenance, featuring the authentic textile-pressed unglazed base and a hand-incised cursive studio signature.
Product Details:
Creator: Conny Walther Studio (Attributed/Signed)
Date of Manufacture: 1960–1979
Period: Mid-20th Century
Materials: Stoneware, Cobalt Slip, Studio Glaze
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition. No chips or cracks. Natural surface pitting and "glaze skips" are original to the artist's firing and add to the piece's authentic studio character.
Dimensions: 7.5 x.3 x 7.5
Style: Danish Modern / Brutalist / Kinetic Abstraction See less