Vintage Cockerel figure by Elfriede Balzar Kopp

Stock Number: – OWA3666

Date: - Circa 1970s

Materials: – German Westerwald Clay; An Advantage For Potters! The extensive clay quarries of the Westerwald region are the largest connected deposits in Europe. Only a few other regions in the world are known to have clay sources of comparable size and quality. Around 15 different types of clay occur here, including a very valuable white clay also known as “white gold”. The Westerwald clay has a high degree of ductility, is almost free of impurities and has very good sintering properties. These clays are perfectly suited for stoneware production, a high fired, waterproof, acid-resistant, impermeable pottery. The clay was easily kneaded, thrown, deformed as well as knitted, melt, beaten and whipped. It is a serious partner to the potter reacting to any treatment. 

Country of Origin: – Germany, Höhr Grenzhausen 

Description: – A truly beautifully modelled and potted figure of a cockerel. The figure has great stature and a stunning presence. The body has wonderfully detailed sgraffito work and is covered in cobalt and other traditional enamels and a fine saltglaze. The underside is signed BK for Balzar Kopp and the figure is 26cm tall and weighs an impressive 2455g. It also retains an original studio label.

Size & Weight: – This impressive bird is 26cm tall and he weighs in at an impressive 2455g.

Condition: –  This figure is in excellent condition without any chips, cracks, losses or restoration to the body or decoration. The sgraffiro and body glaze is wonderfully tactile.

Photography: –  There are several areas of slight discolouration which is caused by light and the photography.

History & Marks:–  This example is signed/Inscribed BK for Balzar Kopp and dates from late Circa 1970s. Whilst no one could say that this piece is a one off study. However, one could say that, although you may come across another example. One would quickly realise that each one stands alone –  ‘it is a one off’. I state this because the outcome of each piece of studio pottery depends deeply on how it is placed in the kiln and moreover, how it reacts during the firing. Very few studio pieces are totally identical

Declaration:- This item is as described and dates from the period highlighted.

Further Information:- If you would like further information about Elfriede Balzar Kopp's work and biography - please go to the information page, Click on the Biographies Page where you will see her name, Click on the image and the information will appear. 

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