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<\/a><\/a>Characteristics of the “Blaue Periode”<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Hunting iconography occupies a prominent place in the decorative repertoire of Gmunden faience. Depiction of hunters with hounds pursuing stag, hare, or other game were very popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>With the dating 1762 the jug would be placed in the late “Blau-bunte Periode”
The predominant shape is that of the pear-shaped jug, the decoration framed with horizontal blue banding at base and shoulder. The handles of most jugs are shaped into a volute or spiral at their lower end. Coulour scheme of the “Blau-Bunte” Periode consists of cobalt blue, manganese violet-brown, copper green, and antimony yellow<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Blue still performs a prominent structural role through the banding, while the figural composition is enlivened by yellow and green, with manganese for game and trees. Marchgraber’s thesis notes that the Gmunden workshops, unlike their aristocratically patronised counterparts in France and Germany, operated without royal or noble protection and were entirely dependent on the tastes of their ‘volksnahe’ (people-close) clientele: boatmen, salt-traders, craftsmen, farmers, and the lower ranks of the urban bourgeoisie. This commercial autonomy produced an extraordinary vitality of local subject matter e.g. the landscape, the working trades and the Catholic devotional life gives Gmunden faience its aesthetic value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>A Gmunden Faience Charger depicting the Catholic devotional life with the iconography of Saint Paul ca. 1760<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gmundner Paulusteller aus der \u201eBlauen Periode\u201c um 1760, D. 35 cm
Collection Peter Vogt M\u00fcnchen<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Gmunden, situated at the northern shore of the Traunsee in Upper Austria, occupies a singular position in the history of Central European ceramic art. Elevated to the status of a princely town (f\u00fcrstliche Stadt) by Emperor Frederick III in 1478, the community possessed exceptional preconditions for the sustained production of high-quality pottery: abundant clay deposits in the surrounding Salzkammergut, a navigable waterway for the shock-free transportation of fragile wares, and a flourishing salt trade that connected it commercially to the wider Habsburg lands. These structural advantages underpinned a ceramic tradition stretching from the mid-seventeenth to the mid-nineteenth century, producing a body of tin-glazed earthenware that is among the most distinctive in the Austrian folk-art canon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Guild Ordinance and Workshop Organisation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The Gmunden potters formalised their associational life through a guild (Zunft or Handwerksinnung), which until 1625 operated under the Welser Hafnerordnung of 1584. On 12 November 1625, the Gmunden town council confirmed a separate ordinance of twenty-five articles that regulated every aspect of craft life. Workshop ownership was intimately tied to real property. The Hafnerhaus \u2014 workshop and dwelling in one \u2014 passed within families through inheritance or marriage, generating craft dynasties of remarkable longevity. As Marchgraber notes, ‘certain potter families practised the trade for two to three hundred years,’ a continuity that fostered both stylistic coherence and the transmission of craft secrets across generations. Of the five principal workshops active in Gmunden from the seventeenth century onwards, the longest-lived was the establishment in the Kueferzeil (later Esplanade 1, Seestadl), which passed through the hands of the Zwischlberger, Wetzlhoffer, Cammerpaur, Bergmayr, Kazbeckh, Prein, Stadler, Both, and ultimately Schleiss families before reinventing itself as the Gmundner Keramik Manufaktur in the early twentieth century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Museum Reference Object Museum f\u00fcr Volkskunde Wien<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\nDas Volkskundemuseum in Wien holds one of the most culturally significant and extensive collections of Gmunden faience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.fayence-steinzeug-vogt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Volkskundemuseum-Wien-Fayence-Gmunden.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\nBirnf\u00f6rmiger Henkelkrug mit flachem Boden, ausgestelltem hohem Fu\u00df, ausbiegendem Hals, rundem geradem Rand und Bandhenkel mit eingerolltem Ende. 1. H\u00e4lfte 18. Jh
Wei\u00dfe Grundglasur, innen einfach aufgetragen, wobei der rosa Scherben durchscheint, au\u00dfen zweifach aufgetragen. Bemalung in allen Scharffeuerfarben vor allem in Blau. Dargestellt ist ein Kupferschmied mit Sch\u00fcrze und M\u00fctze, der auf dem Amboss einen Gegenstand mit dem Hammer bearbeitet, dar\u00fcber Inschrift in ungelenker Schrift. Daneben blau gefiederter Bl\u00fctenspross, \u00fcber und unter dem Bildfeld horizontal umlaufende blaue B\u00e4nder. Der Henkel ist quergestreift und seitlich davon gibt es breite Fl\u00e4chen mit blauem Wischdekor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
H: 18,2 cm H mit Deckel: 21 cm D Boden: 6,8 cm D Rand: 7,2 cm D max: 14 cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Volkskundemuseum Wien \/ Foto: Christa Knott CC BY 4.0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nMuseum Reference Object Victoria and Albert Museum London<\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.fayence-steinzeug-vogt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/va-Gmunden-faience-tankard-768x1024.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\nJug of tin-glazed earthenware painted in colours. With attached pewter lid. Austrian, Gmunden, about 1750-70.
Pear-shaped with a wide neck (without lip spout) and a loop handle. Painted in manganese, bluish green and yellow with a woman standing between two trees and holding a bundle on her head. At the top and bottom are borders of cresting in blue and the handle is barred with feathery scrolls above its lower termination.
Dimensions
Height: 26.4cm
Diameter: 12.4cm
\u00a9 Victoria and Albert Museum, London
https:\/\/collections.vam.ac.uk\/item\/O337211\/jug-gmunden-pottery\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nMuseum Haus der Keramik Gmunden<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.fayence-steinzeug-vogt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Haus-der-KERAMIK-Gmunden-1024x433.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe House of Ceramics in Gmunden is a museum that celebrates the region\u2019s rich tradition of ceramic art. Its roots date back to 1492, when the stove-making trade in Gmunden was first mentioned in writing. Starting in the 17th century, the faience technique found its way into Upper Austria. Faience refers to vessels with a white glaze onto which patterns and images are applied in vibrant colors ranging from blue, green, and yellow to brown and violet. The idea for the exhibition of the presented objects stems from the initiative of collector Ernst Grabner. In addition to the estate of collector Franz H. K\u00f6nig-Hollerw\u00f6ger, this unique collection consists of exceptional pieces of Old Gmunden faience, which Ernst Grabner lovingly assembled over his more than 50 years of collecting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.fayence-steinzeug-vogt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Haus-der-Keramik-Gmunden-Ernst-Grabner.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nLiterature<\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.fayence-steinzeug-vogt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/katharina-marchgraber-diplomarbeit-gmundner-fayencen-wien-2008.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\nFr\u00fche Gmundner Fayence<\/strong>
bis zur Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts<\/strong>
Katharina Marchgraber
Wien 2008
<\/strong>Link zur Diplomarbeit:
http:\/\/othes.univie.ac.at\/1098\/1\/2008-09-15_0002754.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.fayence-steinzeug-vogt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/F-H-Koenig-Alt-Gmundner-Fayencen-eine-Handwerkskunst-aus-dem-Salzkammergut-17-19-Jahrhundert.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nK\u00f6nig, F. H.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alt-Gmundner Fayencen.
Eine Handwerkskunst aus dem Salzkammergut (17.-19.Jhd.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Linz, Verlag J. Wimmer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Erschienen: 1964.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.fayence-steinzeug-vogt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Blaue-Welle-Grune-Flamme-Salzburger-Gmundner-Fayencen-Sammlung-Carolino-augusteum-1999.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nSvoboda, Christa. Blaue Welle \u2013 Gr\u00fcne Flamme: Salzburger und Gmundner Fayencen 17. bis 19. Jahrhundert. Aus der Sammlung des Carolino Augusteum. Salzburg: Salzburger Museum Carolino Augusteum, 1999.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Further readings <\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.fayence-steinzeug-vogt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Walcher-von-Molthein-Hafnerkeramik-Renaissance.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nWalcher von Molthein, Alfred. Bunte Hafnerkeramik der Renaissance
in den \u00f6sterreichischen L\u00e4ndern \u00d6sterreich ob der Enns und Salzburg; unter besonderer Ber\u00fccksichtigung ihrer Beziehungen zu den gleichzeitigen Arbeiten der N\u00fcrnberger Hafner
Wien 1906<\/p>\n\n\n\n
http:\/\/digital.slub-dresden.de\/id289194660<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>Birnf\u00f6rmiger Henkelkrug mit flachem Boden, ausgestelltem hohem Fu\u00df, ausbiegendem Hals, rundem geradem Rand und Bandhenkel mit eingerolltem Ende. 1. H\u00e4lfte 18. Jh
Wei\u00dfe Grundglasur, innen einfach aufgetragen, wobei der rosa Scherben durchscheint, au\u00dfen zweifach aufgetragen. Bemalung in allen Scharffeuerfarben vor allem in Blau. Dargestellt ist ein Kupferschmied mit Sch\u00fcrze und M\u00fctze, der auf dem Amboss einen Gegenstand mit dem Hammer bearbeitet, dar\u00fcber Inschrift in ungelenker Schrift. Daneben blau gefiederter Bl\u00fctenspross, \u00fcber und unter dem Bildfeld horizontal umlaufende blaue B\u00e4nder. Der Henkel ist quergestreift und seitlich davon gibt es breite Fl\u00e4chen mit blauem Wischdekor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
H: 18,2 cm H mit Deckel: 21 cm D Boden: 6,8 cm D Rand: 7,2 cm D max: 14 cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Volkskundemuseum Wien \/ Foto: Christa Knott CC BY 4.0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Jug of tin-glazed earthenware painted in colours. With attached pewter lid. Austrian, Gmunden, about 1750-70. The House of Ceramics in Gmunden is a museum that celebrates the region\u2019s rich tradition of ceramic art. Its roots date back to 1492, when the stove-making trade in Gmunden was first mentioned in writing. Starting in the 17th century, the faience technique found its way into Upper Austria. Faience refers to vessels with a white glaze onto which patterns and images are applied in vibrant colors ranging from blue, green, and yellow to brown and violet. The idea for the exhibition of the presented objects stems from the initiative of collector Ernst Grabner. In addition to the estate of collector Franz H. K\u00f6nig-Hollerw\u00f6ger, this unique collection consists of exceptional pieces of Old Gmunden faience, which Ernst Grabner lovingly assembled over his more than 50 years of collecting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fr\u00fche Gmundner Fayence<\/strong> K\u00f6nig, F. H.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alt-Gmundner Fayencen. Linz, Verlag J. Wimmer<\/p>\n\n\n\n Erschienen: 1964.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Svoboda, Christa. Blaue Welle \u2013 Gr\u00fcne Flamme: Salzburger und Gmundner Fayencen 17. bis 19. Jahrhundert. Aus der Sammlung des Carolino Augusteum. Salzburg: Salzburger Museum Carolino Augusteum, 1999.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Walcher von Molthein, Alfred. Bunte Hafnerkeramik der Renaissance http:\/\/digital.slub-dresden.de\/id289194660<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nMuseum Reference Object Victoria and Albert Museum London<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>
Pear-shaped with a wide neck (without lip spout) and a loop handle. Painted in manganese, bluish green and yellow with a woman standing between two trees and holding a bundle on her head. At the top and bottom are borders of cresting in blue and the handle is barred with feathery scrolls above its lower termination.
Dimensions
Height: 26.4cm
Diameter: 12.4cm
\u00a9 Victoria and Albert Museum, London
https:\/\/collections.vam.ac.uk\/item\/O337211\/jug-gmunden-pottery\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nMuseum Haus der Keramik Gmunden<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nLiterature<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>
bis zur Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts<\/strong>
Katharina Marchgraber
Wien 2008
<\/strong>Link zur Diplomarbeit:
http:\/\/othes.univie.ac.at\/1098\/1\/2008-09-15_0002754.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>
Eine Handwerkskunst aus dem Salzkammergut (17.-19.Jhd.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>Further readings <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>
in den \u00f6sterreichischen L\u00e4ndern \u00d6sterreich ob der Enns und Salzburg; unter besonderer Ber\u00fccksichtigung ihrer Beziehungen zu den gleichzeitigen Arbeiten der N\u00fcrnberger Hafner
Wien 1906<\/p>\n\n\n\n