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FRANCOIS EPIN ART & DESIGN CONSULTING

212 - Marcel Wanders (born 1963)
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Estimate €300 - €400
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Description
Marcel Wanders (born 1963) Ephese, from the Oark Wurk series Jug Ceramic Produced by Royal Tichelaar Makkum, Netherlands Date of creation: 1987 H32 L21.8 D9.7 cm An early work by Marcel Wanders, created during his student placement at Royal Tichelaar Makkum in 1987. As a young designer, Wanders was fortunate to have some of his experimental designs put into production. The Ephese juice jug reflects his early exploration of form, functionality and the Dutch ceramic tradition, combining craftsmanship with conceptual design. Produced by Makkum, it demonstrates the harmonious dialogue between Wanders’ emerging creative vision and the historic expertise of the ceramics workshop. A rare and collectable example of Wanders’ early work, illustrating the origins of one of the Netherlands’ most influential contemporary designers. Long before the Knotted Chair and the founding of Moooi, Marcel Wanders undertook a student placement in 1987 at Royal Tichelaar Makkum, the Netherlands’ oldest earthenware factory, where some of his experimental designs were put into production. The Ephese jug was the result. Its name, which refers to the ancient city of Ephesus, foreshadows Wanders’ taste for historical references and ornamentation, which he would continue to reinterpret throughout his career. An early work that bears witness to the emergence of a major designer on the Dutch scene.
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About the sale Sculptural furniture and functional art
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Auction time 10/25/2026 at 2:30 PM
Lot description modified on 10/08/2026 at 5:29 PM
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