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Glazed Ceramic Sculptural Wall Dish Christ Last Supper Vally Wieselthier Style

Price:$3,106.46

$3,788.36List Price

About the Item

Rare and aesthetically brilliant wall sculpture of Christ and twelve apostles in prayer. This striking dish sculpture of 'the last supper' is a unique work of religious art, it has a marvelous presence to it and an intriguing history. This large and truly beautiful wall dish has everything that one could look for in a great antique. First of all, what immediately spoke to us is the craftsmanship of the entire piece, the attractive coloring and its excellent condition. We have seen the last supper portrayed in a variety of art forms and materials, but never inside a large ceramic wall dish and the way it was done is exceptional (if you 'understand' the style and details). Secondly, the label on the back, to us, reveals (but also confirms) what we thought when we first saw this piece. A previous owner had purchased this piece on an antique market in the late 1970s and on the back it had this old paper label that an owner before her had put on it. Here is what the Dutch paper label reads: " UNKNOWN MAKER, originated in an Austrian artist collective, ca. 1925 ?, 'the last supper' ceramic - purchased from liquidating art gallery in Amsterdam, ca 1935". This paper label makes this piece extra interesting, because, to us, it confirms our beliefs that this piece is somehow related to or a legacy of the Wiener Werkstatte. And because of the style, materials and coloring it could even be an early piece by Vally Wieselthier or one of here contemporaries. Because of the approximate time when this work of art was purchased from a liquidating art gallery in Amsterdam, this liquidation could very well have to do with either the economic crisis or with the threat of a second world war. Many foreign and particularly Jewish people fled Europe and Amsterdam in particular (mostly to the USA) in the circa 5 years leading up to WW2. We have purchased and sold an amazing antique chandelier once with exactly such a history. Finally, this excellent condition antique portrays the last supper in a unique fashion, because here Jesus and His twelve disciples are all in deep prayer (except for one). With their worried facial expressions close together and the disciples in the front seen from their backs, leaning forward this work of art radiates a different kind of energy than most last supper antiques. Especially, because of that one 'dissonant' on the left of Jesus. Here he (Judas Iscariot) is portrayed not in prayer and with a particularly vicious smile (see image 4). With all these unique details combined the artist / sculptor has perfectly managed to tell the important story of the last supper in his or her own way and not merely copying the last supper images that we learned to know from the Renaissance era, however important and beautiful they are too. Because of its deeper meaning and truly unique style you can understand why we could not not purchase this antique. Because of all the reasons mentioned above we believe this one of a kind antique truly is museum worthy. However, we would not be surprised if a private collector of rare religious antiques would prove to be a quicker decision maker and become the next custodian. Mind you, our fair price for this one of a kind, excellent condition and striking work of religious art includes perfect packing and also free worldwide shipping from our store to your door in just 3 to 6 days. Diameter x height: 16.7 x 3.15 inches. Weight: circa 6 kilos or 12.5 pounds lbs. We have a passion for the unique, for quality, for stylish and meaningful and thus for the best craftsmanship of years gone by. Your purchases will be extremely well packaged and we look forward to serving you (again).

Attributed to:
Wiener Werkstätte (Workshop/Studio)
Similar to:
Vally Wieselthier (Artist)
Dimensions:
Height: 3.15 in (8.01 cm)Diameter: 16.7 in (42.42 cm)
Style:
Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Ceramic,Clay,Paint,Terracotta,Glazed,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Austria
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
ca. 1920
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. The metal wire on the back (for safe wall mounting) clearly is modern and although not pretty, it clearly shows that former owners very much valued this unique mint antique and made sure it would never fall. Please also read our item description.
Seller Location:
Lisse, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: FiGQ5403593405 Free Shipping1stDibs: LU2341342817292

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