Early 20th Century Wilhelm Kagel Vintage German Ceramic Pottery Yellow

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Small vase by Wilhelm Kagel, circa 20th century, West Germany. Piece is in the Art Nouveau style. Beautiful handcut decorative … more Small vase by Wilhelm Kagel, circa 20th century, West Germany. Piece is in the Art Nouveau style. Beautiful handcut decorative floral pattern around.

WILHELM KAGEL (1867-1935)

Wilhelm Kagel was born in Mecklenburg Germany. He studied fresco and decorative painting at the School of Applied Crafts in Munich. After founding his own business in fresco painting, he installing a kiln in 1904 and then in 1906 established his Art Craft Studios, where he made hand thrown tableware. Wilhelm Kagel died in 1935 and was succeeded by his son Willy Kagel Jr (1906-1987). The studio closed after Willy Kagel Jr’s death in 1987. less