Vase - Ceramic
03
days
17
hours
15
minutes
36
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by John Laurance
Thirty years' experience in decorative objects and two decades as shop owner.
Estimate € 200 - € 220
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 138166 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Portuguese ceramic soliflore vase in an ivory crackle glaze, featuring a female figure emerging from a snail shell in Art Nouveau Revival style, circa the 1950s–1960s, with dimensions 20 cm W x 20 cm D x 48 cm H, in excellent condition.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Elegant Portuguese ceramic soliflore vase in an ivory glaze with a delicate crackle finish, most likely dating from the 1950s/1960s.
The sculpture depicts an idealized female figure emerging from a large snail shell, blending the human form with organic natural elements. With graceful movement, she raises a tall soliflore vase like a torch, creating a striking vertical composition inspired by the flowing lines and symbolism of the Art Nouveau movement.
The harmonious curves, sculptural details and nature-inspired design make this an eye-catching decorative piece, while the soft ivory crackle glaze enhances its timeless elegance.
A fine example of mid-20th century Portuguese ceramic art, interpreted in the Art Nouveau revival style.
Details
Origin: Portugal
Period: circa 1950s/1960s
Material: Glazed ceramic
Finish: Ivory crackle glaze
Style: Art Nouveau Revival / Liberty
Type: Soliflore vase
Subject: Female figure with a snail shell body holding the vase aloft like a torch
Condition
Very good vintage condition with minor signs of age and use consistent with its period. Please refer carefully to the photographs, which form an integral part of the description.
Elegant Portuguese ceramic soliflore vase in an ivory glaze with a delicate crackle finish, most likely dating from the 1950s/1960s.
The sculpture depicts an idealized female figure emerging from a large snail shell, blending the human form with organic natural elements. With graceful movement, she raises a tall soliflore vase like a torch, creating a striking vertical composition inspired by the flowing lines and symbolism of the Art Nouveau movement.
The harmonious curves, sculptural details and nature-inspired design make this an eye-catching decorative piece, while the soft ivory crackle glaze enhances its timeless elegance.
A fine example of mid-20th century Portuguese ceramic art, interpreted in the Art Nouveau revival style.
Details
Origin: Portugal
Period: circa 1950s/1960s
Material: Glazed ceramic
Finish: Ivory crackle glaze
Style: Art Nouveau Revival / Liberty
Type: Soliflore vase
Subject: Female figure with a snail shell body holding the vase aloft like a torch
Condition
Very good vintage condition with minor signs of age and use consistent with its period. Please refer carefully to the photographs, which form an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Portugal
Material
Ceramic
Style
Art Nouveau
Colour
White
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
48 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
Sold by
