ESKAF - Willem van Norden - Vase - Model 250 - Earthenware - Decor Steltvogel

Characteristic small vase from ESKAF, the First Steenwijker Art Pottery Factory, from the twenties. The low, bulb-shaped vase has a short neck and a striking decoration of stylized stilts. The black and purplish hues contrast with the cream-white background. Small red accents mark the eyes of the birds. The vase shape, model 250, is attributed to Willem Hendrik van Norden. The designer of the stylized-stilt bird decoration is not definitively known. On the underside, the ESKAF factory stamp, the painted model number 250, and additional hand-painted marks. Dimensions Height: 6.5 cm Width: 10 cm Condition In good, original condition. The black decoration is locally somewhat worn. View the photos for a good impression of the execution and condition. Also on display at the Steenwijk City Museum and at the Hildo Krop Museum. The First Steenwijker Art Pottery Factory (ESKAF) was a Dutch pottery factory from 1919 to 1934. The factory was founded by Hilbrand Ras and Hein Krop in Steenwijk with the aim of making art pottery affordable for everyone.

Estimate:£184.01

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