Schäffenacker
Vintage Signed Wall Plaque with Horses by Helmut Schäffenacker
German art pottery in relief, 1960s
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An atmospheric, asymmetrical shield-shaped ceramic wall plaque designed by Helmut Schäffenacker. The motif features two stylized horses in high relief, where the bright red and cream-colored glazes contrast beautifully against a dark petrol blue background. The color fields are separated by raised outlines and thickly applied glaze, an expressive technique characteristic of German post-war ceramics. The plaque features the artist's hand-painted signature or monogram on the front, both on the label and incised in the glaze, as well as stamped on the back.
The story of this object
Helmut Schäffenacker (1921–2010) was a prominent German ceramist and sculptor based in Ulm. During the 1950s and 60s, his studio gained international recognition for its innovative wall plaques, often featuring animal motifs and vibrant, tactile glazes.
- Maker
- Schäffenacker
- Designer
- Helmut Schäffenacker
- Era
- 1960s
- Material
- Ceramic
- Dimensions
- Length approx. 17.1 in (43.5 cm), approx. 6.7 in (17 cm) wide (at the widest point)
- Condition
- Very fine vintage condition, with vivid and beautiful colors.
- Origin
- Germany