Karl Ens was a renowned German potter known for his exquisite porcelain creations. Born on November 8, 1867, in Volkstedt, Thuringia, Germany, Ens developed a passion for pottery from a young age. He honed his skills under the guidance of his father, Eduard Ens, who was also a respected potter.

In 1890, Karl Ens took over his father's porcelain factory in Volkstedt and began expanding the business. Under his leadership, the company flourished, producing delicate and intricately designed porcelain pieces that gained international recognition. Ens was particularly celebrated for his artistic bird and animal figurines, which became his signature creations.

Ens embraced the Art Nouveau style that was prominent during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His porcelain pieces often featured flowing lines, vibrant colors, and intricate detailing, reflecting the natural world and its creatures. The attention to detail and the lifelike quality of his animal figurines set more...

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Karl Ens porcelain model of a cockatoo, a Porzellanfabrik Karl…

Karl Ens Porcelain Cockatoo Figurine

Karl Ens porcelain model of a cockatoo, a Porzellanfabrik Karl Ens, blue windmill mark, mid 20th century, modelled as an alert bird perched on a foliate tree stump, polychrome painted and glazed, with underglaze blue mark to the underside. In good…

Art Nouveau German porcelain plaques, pair framed bisque…

Pair of Art Nouveau Porcelain Plaques by Karl Ens

Art Nouveau German porcelain plaques, pair framed bisque depicting cupid, pan and nude maiden in relief, impressed makers mark to reverse for Karl Ens Volkstedt, 15 x 23 cm each

German Karl Ens porcelain figure, depicting Mephisto in a…

Karl Ens Mephisto Porcelain Figure - Blue Coat

German Karl Ens porcelain figure, depicting Mephisto in a bright blue coat with yellow lining and blue hat with white feather, standing on a square base, blue windmill mark to base, height 25 cm

Pair Karl Ens porcelain parrot figures, height 28 cm & 29 cm

Karl Ens Parrot Pair, 28-29 cm

Pair Karl Ens porcelain parrot figures, height 28 cm & 29 cm

Two Karl Ens porcelain Owls, depicted perched on branches, in…

Pair of Karl Ens Porcelain Owls on Branches

Two Karl Ens porcelain Owls, depicted perched on branches, in tones of brown, green and white, height 15.5 cm and 16 cm (2)

Karl Ens porcelain red woodpecker, depicted perched on a branch,…

Red Woodpecker on Branch

Karl Ens porcelain red woodpecker, depicted perched on a branch, in tones of black, white and red, height 24 cm

Large Karl Ens green woodpecker, depicted perched on a branch,…

Green Woodpecker Perched on Branch, Karl Ens Sculpture

Large Karl Ens green woodpecker, depicted perched on a branch, in tones of green, red, white and yellow, height 25 cm

A Karl Ens porcelain figure of a kingfisher, marked to base,…

Karl Ens Kingfisher Porcelain Figure (14cm)

A Karl Ens porcelain figure of a kingfisher, marked to base, height 14 cm

A Karl Ens porcelain figurine, in the form of two butterflies,…

Hand-Painted Karl Ens Butterfly Figurine with Green Windmill Mark

A Karl Ens porcelain figurine, in the form of two butterflies, hand painted, green windmill mark, 26 cm high

A Karl Ens porcelain long eared owl, hand painted, blue…

Hand-painted Karl Ens porcelain long-eared owl with blue windmill mark

A Karl Ens porcelain long eared owl, hand painted, blue windmill mark, 27 cm high

A Karl Ens porcelain cassowary, hand painted, blue KVE mark, 22…

Hand-painted Karl Ens porcelain cassowary, 22cm high

A Karl Ens porcelain cassowary, hand painted, blue KVE mark, 22 cm high

A Karl Ens porcelain toucan, hand painted, blue windmill mark,…

Hand-painted Karl Ens porcelain toucan with blue windmill mark

A Karl Ens porcelain toucan, hand painted, blue windmill mark, 19 cm high

A Karl Ens porcelain vase, hand painted, blue KVE mark, 18 cm…

Blue Hand-Painted Karl Ens Porcelain Vase (18cm)

A Karl Ens porcelain vase, hand painted, blue KVE mark, 18 cm high

A Karl Ens porcelain kingfisher, hand painted, green windmill…

Hand-painted Karl Ens porcelain kingfisher with green windmill mark

A Karl Ens porcelain kingfisher, hand painted, green windmill mark, 12 cm high

A Karl Ens porcelain eagle, hand painted, green windmill mark,…

Hand-painted Karl Ens porcelain eagle (34.5 cmH) with green mark

A Karl Ens porcelain eagle, hand painted, green windmill mark, 34.5 cmH

A Karl Ens porcelain foal, hand painted, green windmill mark,…

Hand-painted Karl Ens porcelain foal with green windmill mark

A Karl Ens porcelain foal, hand painted, green windmill mark, 20.5 cm high

A Karl Ens porcelain figurine group, white zebras, hand painted,…

Hand-painted White Zebra Figurine Group by Karl Ens

A Karl Ens porcelain figurine group, white zebras, hand painted, green ENS mark, 22 cm high

A Karl Ens porcelain figurine, 'Gudrun', green ENS mark, 34 cm…

Green Karl Ens Porcelain Figurine 'Gudrun' - 34cm High

A Karl Ens porcelain figurine, 'Gudrun', green ENS mark, 34 cm high

A Karl Ens porcelain peacock, hand painted, green ENS mark, 31…

Hand-Painted Karl Ens Porcelain Peacock - 31cm High

A Karl Ens porcelain peacock, hand painted, green ENS mark, 31 cm high, 43 cm long

A Karl Ens porcelain figurine, in the form of an eagle, hand…

Hand-painted Karl Ens Porcelain Eagle Figurine, 22cm

A Karl Ens porcelain figurine, in the form of an eagle, hand painted, green ENS mark, 22 cm high

A Karl Ens porcelain figurine, in the form of a sulphur crested…

Blue Karl Ens Cockatoo Porcelain Figurine, 29cm

A Karl Ens porcelain figurine, in the form of a sulphur crested cockatoo, hand painted, blue ENS mark (windmill mark), 29 cm high

A Karl Ens porcelain figurine, in the form of a cockatoo, hand…

Green Hand-Painted Karl Ens Cockatoo Figurine (25 cm)

A Karl Ens porcelain figurine, in the form of a cockatoo, hand painted, green ENS mark, 25 cm high

A Karl Ens porcelain figurine, in the form of two pelicans,…

Hand-painted Karl Ens porcelain pelican figurine, 32 cm

A Karl Ens porcelain figurine, in the form of two pelicans, hand painted, green ENS mark, 32 cm high

A Karl Ens porcelain figurine, in the form of a family of…

Karl Ens Pheasant Family Porcelain Figurine

A Karl Ens porcelain figurine, in the form of a family of pheasant, hand painted, KVE mark, circa 1900, 18.5 cm high, 32 cm long

Vintage Karl Ens figural porcelain candleabra, 31 cm high

Karl Ens Porcelain Candleabra, 31cm Height

Vintage Karl Ens figural porcelain candleabra, 31 cm high