Lot: 205

Beate Kuhn* (1927 - 2015)
Object

Stoneware, glazed matte white and pink. H. 21.5 x 46 x 29 cm. Marked: artist's signature. For wall mounting using two metal screws.

The German ceramicist Beate Kuhn is one of the leading figures in modern ceramic art. Her work moves between freestanding sculpture and vessel form and is characterized by a distinctive combination of archaic appeal and contemporary abstraction. Kuhn's works are mostly created through serial processes: individual elements, often thrown or freely constructed, are assembled, stacked, or rhythmically arranged. This results in fragile yet powerful forms reminiscent of organic structures, architectural shapes, or even landscapes. Her reduced palette, frequently in earthy tones, is characteristic and emphasizes the sculptural nature of her ceramics. At the heart of her work is not so much the functional vessel as the exploration of form, rhythm, and balance.

Reserve price: 800 €