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Gertrud Natzler
Blue Hare s Fur, Mid-Century glazed bowl by Gertrud and Otto Natzler

circa 1958

$3,500
£2,664.38
€3,045.95
CA$4,924.55
A$5,386.64
CHF 2,836.22
MX$64,311.05
NOK 36,147.97
SEK 33,066.77
DKK 22,750.09

About the Item

This luminous bowl by Gertrud and Otto Natzler showcases one of their most sought-after surface effects: the Blue Hare’s Fur glaze, prized for its feathery vertical striations and radiant tonal depth. The glaze flows from deep midnight cobalt at the rim into a brighter, crystalline blue center, creating an effect that suggests falling light or brushed fur — a hallmark of the Natzlers’ technical mastery. Signed on the underside. A strong example of the Natzlers’ collaborative practice and a highly collectible mid-century ceramic suitable for both focused Natzler collections and broader modernist interiors. 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: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The bowl is in excellent vintage condition with no discernable flaws, cracks, chips, or other defects.
  • Gallery Location:
    Palm Springs, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU308217391042

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