WERNER MESCHEDE TILE FOR MAJOLIKA KARLSRUHE 7243

A beautiful sunflower wall tile by Werner Meschede from the well-known series of botanical plaques he produced for MAJOLIKA KARLSRUHE between 1965 and 1978.  The three-dimensional depth of the glassy surface is difficult to capture photographically but, trust us, is incredible in person.  This plaque would serve as wonderful room décor and is suitable for framing.  Engraved inverso with the standard MAJOLIKA KARLSRUHE mark and form number.  Slight damage to top right corner [see photo]. WERNER MESCHEDE was one of the most significant majolica designers of the 20th century.  Born in Stuttgart in 1925, he studied under the tutelage of the ceramic artist Max Laüger and began work as a potter in Schorndorf, a small town near Stuttgart, after WWII.  In 1958 Meschede received his mastership from the State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart.  He was soon hired by MAJOLIKA KARLSRUHE, and for many years he served as its director of screen-printing, producing architectural and garden ceramics as we