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Gertrud NatzlerBlack Lava bowl by Gertrud and Otto Natzlercirca 1958
circa 1958
$4,500
£3,443.34
€3,940.94
CA$6,355.19
A$6,907
CHF 3,701.52
MX$83,863.19
NOK 46,470.32
SEK 43,094.16
DKK 29,433.95
About the Item
This striking Black Lava bowl by Gertrud and Otto Natzler showcases one of their most dramatic and sought-after volcanic glaze formulations. The surface is covered with dense, cratered “lava” texturing—an effect achieved through meticulously controlled glaze chemistry and high-temperature firing. The result is a tactile, moon-like surface that shifts subtly between charcoal black and deep graphite tones depending on the light.
Wheel-thrown by Otto and glazed by Gertrud Natzler, the bowl exemplifies the couple’s masterful balance of form and glaze. The interior contains the same volcanic texture, swirling gently toward the center, while the exterior displays a rich build-up of cratered glaze that highlights their technical experimentation of the late career period.
Signed “Natzler” on the base.
A superb example of the Natzlers’ most sculptural glaze families.
Condition: Very good, with no visible cracks or chips.
Provenance: Private collection, California.
A fine opportunity to acquire an elegant, authentic Natzler work with a desirable glaze and form.
About Otto
Gertrud Natzler:
Gertrud (1908–1971) and Otto Natzler (1908–2007) were one of the most admired husband-and-wife teams in 20th-century studio ceramics. Working first in Vienna and later in Los Angeles, the pair combined Gertrud’s impeccably thrown, delicately balanced forms with Otto’s extraordinary mastery of glaze formulation. Over five decades, they produced more than 25,000 vessels and over 2,000 glaze types, ranging from velvety matte colors to iridescent volcanic and crystalline surfaces. Their work is represented in major museum collections worldwide, including the Met, LACMA, the Smithsonian, and the Victoria
Albert Museum.
- Creator:Gertrud Natzler (1908 - 1971, Austrian)
- Creation Year:circa 1958
- Dimensions:Height: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Width: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
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- Condition:The bowl is in very good vintage condition with no discernable flaws, cracks, chips, or other defects.
- Gallery Location:Palm Springs, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU308217263902
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