Richard Wilhelm glass appliqué “Homage to our Earth” GDR – antique colored glass on crystal, stainless steel frame, signed wall art, 18.5 cm

Rare glass application by graduate glass designer Richard Wilhelm (NPT)
This extraordinary wall piece, entitled "Homage to Our Earth," is crafted from antique colored glass mounted on a crystal glass plate. The square stainless steel frame precisely encloses the composition. The work is hand-signed and showcases the signature combination of color, texture, and light for which Wilhelm is known.

The application consists of vertically structured glass strips, a two-part circle in red and green, and a clear central axis with blue glass dots. The layering creates an intense spatial effect that changes depending on the angle of the light.

A distinctive collector's item of modern German glass design – ideal for lovers of studio glass, constructive art and high-quality craftsmanship.

Condition: good, slight signs of age possible. The blue dots are not symmetrically applied.
Dimensions: 18.5 × 18.5 cm (Box dimensions: 23 x 23 x 13 cm)
Weight with box: 2.2 kg
Materials: colored antique glass, crystal glass, stainless steel frame
Signature: “Richard Wilhelm” bottom right
Sculpture in original box


Background on the artist – Richard Wilhelm (NPT)
Richard Wilhelm (born 1932 in Bautzen) is a German graduate glass designer specializing in three-dimensional glass applications, sacred glass design, and modern glass objects. His work combines traditional glassmaking techniques with a contemporary design language. Characteristic features include:

Use of colored antique glass
clear, constructive compositions
strong symbolism (nature, earth, light)
Stainless steel frames and multi-layered glass constructions

His works can be found in private collections, public buildings, and religious institutions. Pieces like this are rare on the market and are increasingly sought after.