This striking, large ceramic plaque is a signature work by the important German artist Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker (1921–2010).6 Working from his studio in Ulm, Schäffenacker became a leading figure in post-war European studio ceramics, known for his unique blending of painting, sculpture, and pottery techniques.7
 
The panel features a rich, abstract composition and a deeply textured surface, reflecting the Brutalist and Wabi-sabi aesthetic popular in the mid-century period. It is a powerful example of German applied art that can instantly elevate an interior space.
Artist: Helmut F. Schäffenacker
Studio: Ulm / Donau, Germany
Model: Numbered 510
Period: Mid-Century Modern (circa 1960s)
Dimensions:
Height 37 cm / 14.5 inches
Width 12 cm / 4.7 inches
Depth 1,7 cm / 0.7 inches
Weight: 1.7 kg (3.7 lbs)
Provenance: Stamped and signed on the reverse.
Excellent condition.