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Marguerite Wildenhain
American studio pottery by Bauhaus trained artist Marguerite Wildenhain

1960s

$500
£373.74
€431.24
CA$699.95
A$739.56
CHF 397.80
MX$8,855.03
NOK 4,983.92
SEK 4,564.55
DKK 3,220.14

About the Item

A classic form Bauhaus inspired studio pottery pitcher by Marguerite Wildenhain. Wildenhain was trained at the German Bauhaus, before moving to the United States with her fellow artist, and husband, Franz Wildenhain. The two opened a school, Pond Farm, north of San Francisco, CA and taught together there for a few years before separating. Marguerite, continued to teach at Pond Farm until 1979. Marguerite Wildenhain influenced many young artists with her workshops at Pond Farm, in Guernville, CA, through the three books she published, and through a pottery seminar at Black Mountain College, in 1952. This work is a great example of the Wildenhain's Bauhaus esthetic, and is in great condition. Signed on the bottom with the artist's cypher. (see images).
  • Creator:
    Marguerite Wildenhain (1896 - 1985, German, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1960s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Good condition overall. One very small nick to top edge, to the right on the handle.
  • Gallery Location:
    Colfax, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2907217515632

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