Modernist Devotional Plaque "Madonna and Child" by Paul Vermeire (1928-1974) - Glazed Ceramic - Mid-century modern - Terracotta - 1955-1965 - Belgium - Ostend

Magnificent and rare religious wall plaque depicting a Virgin and Child created by Paul Vermeire (1928-1974), a renowned Belgian artist-painter, master glassmaker and ceramist from the 1955-65 era.

This work stands out for its highly stylized aesthetics, typical of post-war modern sacred art in Belgium. The faces and silhouettes are gracefully stretched in the manner of medieval icons, sublimated by colored cloisonné enamels on a white textured background, with black outlines (lavender blue, halo yellow, brown and orange-red). The polychromy of the enamels offers a very fine contrast with the raw ceramic structure. A refined collectible piece, ideal for Mid-Century interior design enthusiasts and Flemish ceramic art.

- Origin, Era and Artist:

• Artist / Creator: Paul Vermeire (1928-1974), a renowned Belgian painter, master glassmaker and ceramist. He is famous for collaborating with René Magritte in 1954 and for his monumental works at Expo 58 in Brussels.

• Workshop / Studio: Made in Ostende (Oostende), Belgium, in his own art ceramic workshop. The plaque still bears its original gold paper label "Kunst Keramiek Vermeire - Oostende", a rare authenticity mark for this period.

• Era / Period: Circa 1955 - 1965 (Mid-Century Modern / Belgian Brutalist period).

- Technical data and Characteristics

• Object: Wall devotional plaque / bas-relief (ready to hang)
• Material: Terracotta (red clay with chamotte on the back) and polygonal enamels on the front
• Signature: The plaque still bears its original gold paper label on the back bottom "Kunst Keramiek Vermeire - Oostende", a rare authenticity guarantee for this era.
Dimensions:
• Height: 24.5 cm
• Width: 7 cm
• Thickness: 1 cm
• Weight: 0.390 kg
• Condition: Very good original condition. No crack, no chip, no restoration. Colors remain vivid and the enamel is superb. (see photos)
• Mounting: Ready to hang on the wall thanks to its original wire hanger, firmly embedded at the back into the clay mass.

- Shipping:

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