Ulrike Scriba
1944 Born in Worms, Germany
1961–1964 Sculpting at the Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
1964–1969 Restored the Würzburg Residence Palace
Since 1976 Own studio in Gengenbach-Bermersbach in Baden-Württemberg
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Ulrike Scriba

As a guardian of an ancient art, Ulrike Scriba creates marquetry objects of a convincingly clear and plain beauty. Even if the market is swamped today with kitschy marquetry objects often mass-produced by machines, Scriba unwaveringly holds her own by elaborately handcrafting her pieces. First she meticulously cuts each piece of wood into the desired shape and then carefully puts them together. The resulting two-dimensional surface looks almost as if it is alive’, like a relief. Scriba creates charming visual effects by utilizing the natural grain of the wood to maximum advantage as well as by the way she arranges different colors. Her creations exude the spirit of the Art Deco period in a perfectly contemporary manner. For about 20 years, Ulrike Scriba has also been making silversmithing on a regular basis and has achieved a remarkable level of mastery. Several public collections have bought some of Scriba’s pieces, thus honoring her work. Also, in 1994 she received both the State Prize of Hesse and that of Baden-Württemberg, and in 2006 was awarded the Hanns Model Memorial Award. Scriba regularly presents her creations at exhibitions and trade shows. Prizes range between 70 and 3.600 euros.

Square container with slip lid inlays, lacewood and Oak, W 15 x L 15 x H 16 cm.
Ulrike Scriba
Square container with slip lid inlays, lacewood and Oak, W 15 x L 15 x H 16 cm.
Square container with inlays, amboina, bog oak, quilted maple, W 17 x L 17 x H 8 cm.
Ulrike Scriba
Square container with inlays, amboina, bog oak, quilted maple, W 17 x L 17 x H 8 cm.
Flat container with inlays on sliding lid, amaranth and oak, W 30 x L 30 x H 5 cm. 3 Flat container with sliding lid, Amaranth and Oak.
Ulrike Scriba
Flat container with inlays on sliding lid, amaranth and oak, W 30 x L 30 x H 5 cm. 3 Flat container with sliding lid, Amaranth and Oak.
Small container with inlays on the hinged lid, peartree, plum wood, myrtle burl, W 13 x L 13 x H 4 cm.
Ulrike Scriba
Small container with inlays on the hinged lid, peartree, plum wood, myrtle burl, W 13 x L 13 x H 4 cm.
Small container with inlays on the hinged lid, peartree, plum, myrtle burl (detail).
Ulrike Scriba
Small container with inlays on the hinged lid, peartree, plum, myrtle burl (detail).
Small jars with round lids. W 6,5 x L 12,5 x 6 cm and W 6,5 x L 6,5 x H 6,0 cm.
Ulrike Scriba
Small jars with round lids. W 6,5 x L 12,5 x 6 cm and W 6,5 x L 6,5 x H 6,0 cm.
Large cube with inlays, various lacewood and oak, W 19 x L 19 x H 19 cm.
Ulrike Scriba
Large cube with inlays, various lacewood and oak, W 19 x L 19 x H 19 cm.
Spherical cube with inlays, blue colored sycamore and bog oak. W 13 x L 13 x H 13 cm.
Ulrike Scriba
Spherical cube with inlays, blue colored sycamore and bog oak. W 13 x L 13 x H 13 cm.
Heart-shaped bowl (cardioid, also heart curve) with inlays of various bog oaks, W 30 x L 40 x H 6 cm.
Ulrike Scriba
Heart-shaped bowl (cardioid, also heart curve) with inlays of various bog oaks, W 30 x L 40 x H 6 cm.
Oval bowl of bog oak with inlays, various blue colored maple and bog oak, W 28 x L 38 x H 6 cm.
Ulrike Scriba
Oval bowl of bog oak with inlays, various blue colored maple and bog oak, W 28 x L 38 x H 6 cm.
Round bowl with inlays, blue colored sycamore and bog oak, W 28 x L 38 x H 5 cm.
Ulrike Scriba
Round bowl with inlays, blue colored sycamore and bog oak, W 28 x L 38 x H 5 cm.
Table top with drawer for teapot, bubinga burl, iron and 925 silver, w 36 x l 36 x h 12 cm.
Ulrike Scriba
Table top with drawer for teapot, bubinga burl, iron and 925 silver, w 36 x l 36 x h 12 cm.
Teapot forged and mounted, 925 silver, wooden bubinga handle. D 15 cm, H (with handle) 17 cm.
Ulrike Scriba
Teapot forged and mounted, 925 silver, wooden bubinga handle. D 15 cm, H (with handle) 17 cm.
Round forged brass caddies. D 7.5 x H 19 cm, D 10.5 x H 11 cm, D 7.5 x H 11.5 cm, D 10.5 x H 5 cm.
Ulrike Scriba
Round forged brass caddies. D 7.5 x H 19 cm, D 10.5 x H 11 cm, D 7.5 x H 11.5 cm, D 10.5 x H 5 cm.
Small boxes made of solid inlay (apple and wenge), hallmarked 925 silver lids, W 9,5 x L 9,5 x H 11 cm.
Ulrike Scriba
Small boxes made of solid inlay (apple and wenge), hallmarked 925 silver lids, W 9,5 x L 9,5 x H 11 cm.
Small jewelry cushion with a small container inside, 925 silver, surfaces hallmarked, W 7,5 x L 7,5 x H 4 cm.
Ulrike Scriba
Small jewelry cushion with a small container inside, 925 silver, surfaces hallmarked, W 7,5 x L 7,5 x H 4 cm.

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