Bust, Menselijke Torso - 26 cm - Ceramic






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Handmade ceramic bust titled 'Menselijke Torso', circa 1980, in the modern art expressive style, ceramic with glaze, unsigned, dimensions 19 cm wide by 26 cm high by 10 cm deep, weight 1130 g, origin Europe, in excellent condition.
Description from the seller
Hand-made Ceramic Bust – Modern Art, ca. 1980
An expressive handmade ceramic bust, dating from around 1980, executed in the style of modern art. The sculpture shows a stylized human representation, with form, texture and expression at the core.
The bust is hand-formed and features a vibrant, almost painterly finish with subtle color variations and a glossy glaze. The free modeling and visible hand of the maker give the piece a unique and artistic character.
Characteristic of modern ceramic art from this period is the emphasis on expression and individuality, combining traditional techniques with a contemporary form language. This piece fits in with that seamlessly and forms a striking decorative object.
A striking work of art that works both as a statement piece in an interior and within a ceramic or art collection.
Overview
Object: bust
Material: ceramic
Technique: handmade
Period: ca. 1980
Style: modern art, expressive
Features: glaze, free-form design, unique character
Dimensions and weight
Length: 10 cm
Width: 19 cm
Height: 26 cm
Weight: 1130 grams
The photos are part of the lot description. The object will be well packaged and insured for shipping.
Seller's Story
Hand-made Ceramic Bust – Modern Art, ca. 1980
An expressive handmade ceramic bust, dating from around 1980, executed in the style of modern art. The sculpture shows a stylized human representation, with form, texture and expression at the core.
The bust is hand-formed and features a vibrant, almost painterly finish with subtle color variations and a glossy glaze. The free modeling and visible hand of the maker give the piece a unique and artistic character.
Characteristic of modern ceramic art from this period is the emphasis on expression and individuality, combining traditional techniques with a contemporary form language. This piece fits in with that seamlessly and forms a striking decorative object.
A striking work of art that works both as a statement piece in an interior and within a ceramic or art collection.
Overview
Object: bust
Material: ceramic
Technique: handmade
Period: ca. 1980
Style: modern art, expressive
Features: glaze, free-form design, unique character
Dimensions and weight
Length: 10 cm
Width: 19 cm
Height: 26 cm
Weight: 1130 grams
The photos are part of the lot description. The object will be well packaged and insured for shipping.
