Vlaams aardewerk (attrib.) - Vase - Excellent vase with flambé glaze and craquelure effect • marked • 1925 - 1935 - Stoneware
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Stoneware vase with flambé glaze in Art Deco style, circa 1925–1935.
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Flemish Art Deco stoneware vase with flambé glaze • marked • 1925 - 1935
Period: Art Deco
Year: Circa 1925 – 1935
Factory/Maker: Attributed to a workshop in the Torhout region (Flanders).
Type of decoration/technique: Flambé or drip glaze (flame glaze) on stoneware (grès).
Dimensions: Height: 19 cm, Diameter: 12 cm
Brands: Stamped in the paste on the unglazed underside: 'BELGIUM'.
A robust and artistically charged vase made of heavy stoneware (grès), characteristic of the Flemish pottery centers in the first half of the 20th century. The vase features a classic, stylized Art Deco shape with a solid, rounded body and a slight narrowing towards the wide mouth.
The surface is completely covered with a spectacular Flambé or Drip Glaze, a technique that creates an unpredictable and highly sought-after effect. The glaze composition is rich and expressive, dominated by deep shades of cobalt blue and navy, over which broad vertical bands of bright yellow-ochre and cream flow. The deliberate, thick fluidity of the glaze, combined with the dark streaks, results in a high-gloss, almost abstract ceramic painting. The glaze shows a fine craquelé on the lighter areas.
The unglazed underside, with the stamp 'BELGIUM', confirms the origin but emphasizes the artisanal, export-oriented nature of the production, where the focus was on the strength of the glaze rather than on a factory mark.
The region of Torhout, with pottery studios such as Hoste and Noet, was an important center for the production of decorative stoneware in Flanders during the Interwar period. Although less well-known than the major Walloon factories, these workshops produced work of high artistic quality characterized by a more artisanal, sometimes rustic appearance and a preference for flame glazes. This technique, which drew on Chinese traditions, perfectly suited the Art Deco fascination with material texture and organic, non-figurative decoration. This piece is a fine testament to the innovative and artisanal character of Flemish ceramics in the 1930s.
This is an excellent example of high-quality, but less cataloged, Flemish Art Deco stoneware. The Flambé glaze is particularly successful in its coloration and fluidity, giving the object a strong museum aesthetic value. The vase is in good condition, with slight, typical glaze losses at the rim, which underscore the authenticity of the manufacturing method.
Seller's Story
Decaders Gallery – Eindhoven Region, Netherlands
Our passion lies in 20th century applied arts and design, with a particular focus on the Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern periods. But styles from the sixties, seventies and later also attract our attention. Each decade has made a unique contribution to the art world, which our name – *Decaders Gallery* – perfectly reflects.
Thanks to our love for art and design, we present new, special decorative objects every week. In addition, we have a broad interest in Asian art, antiques and collectibles. Our searches throughout Europe have led to a valuable network of like-minded enthusiasts, who help us track down unique finds.
This network has paid off: we are proud to have supplied artworks to renowned museums, including:
**The Netherlands:**
- CODA Museum, Apeldoorn
- Drents Museum, Assen
- National Textile Museum, Tilburg
- National Glass Museum, Leerdam
- Museum 'Amsterdam School' (*'t Schip*), Amsterdam
- PSV Football Museum, Eindhoven
- National War Museum, Overloon
**Belgium:**
- Musée de la Famenne, Marche-en-Famenne
- Museum of Natural Sciences, Belgium
**Spain:**
- Maritime Museum, Barcelona
We warmly invite you to visit our auctions with surprising artworks and follow us on Instagram. Discover your favorite decade at *Decaders Gallery*!
**Marc van der Heijden**
*Decaders Gallery, Netherlands*
Translated by Google TranslateFlemish Art Deco stoneware vase with flambé glaze • marked • 1925 - 1935
Period: Art Deco
Year: Circa 1925 – 1935
Factory/Maker: Attributed to a workshop in the Torhout region (Flanders).
Type of decoration/technique: Flambé or drip glaze (flame glaze) on stoneware (grès).
Dimensions: Height: 19 cm, Diameter: 12 cm
Brands: Stamped in the paste on the unglazed underside: 'BELGIUM'.
A robust and artistically charged vase made of heavy stoneware (grès), characteristic of the Flemish pottery centers in the first half of the 20th century. The vase features a classic, stylized Art Deco shape with a solid, rounded body and a slight narrowing towards the wide mouth.
The surface is completely covered with a spectacular Flambé or Drip Glaze, a technique that creates an unpredictable and highly sought-after effect. The glaze composition is rich and expressive, dominated by deep shades of cobalt blue and navy, over which broad vertical bands of bright yellow-ochre and cream flow. The deliberate, thick fluidity of the glaze, combined with the dark streaks, results in a high-gloss, almost abstract ceramic painting. The glaze shows a fine craquelé on the lighter areas.
The unglazed underside, with the stamp 'BELGIUM', confirms the origin but emphasizes the artisanal, export-oriented nature of the production, where the focus was on the strength of the glaze rather than on a factory mark.
The region of Torhout, with pottery studios such as Hoste and Noet, was an important center for the production of decorative stoneware in Flanders during the Interwar period. Although less well-known than the major Walloon factories, these workshops produced work of high artistic quality characterized by a more artisanal, sometimes rustic appearance and a preference for flame glazes. This technique, which drew on Chinese traditions, perfectly suited the Art Deco fascination with material texture and organic, non-figurative decoration. This piece is a fine testament to the innovative and artisanal character of Flemish ceramics in the 1930s.
This is an excellent example of high-quality, but less cataloged, Flemish Art Deco stoneware. The Flambé glaze is particularly successful in its coloration and fluidity, giving the object a strong museum aesthetic value. The vase is in good condition, with slight, typical glaze losses at the rim, which underscore the authenticity of the manufacturing method.
Seller's Story
Decaders Gallery – Eindhoven Region, Netherlands
Our passion lies in 20th century applied arts and design, with a particular focus on the Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern periods. But styles from the sixties, seventies and later also attract our attention. Each decade has made a unique contribution to the art world, which our name – *Decaders Gallery* – perfectly reflects.
Thanks to our love for art and design, we present new, special decorative objects every week. In addition, we have a broad interest in Asian art, antiques and collectibles. Our searches throughout Europe have led to a valuable network of like-minded enthusiasts, who help us track down unique finds.
This network has paid off: we are proud to have supplied artworks to renowned museums, including:
**The Netherlands:**
- CODA Museum, Apeldoorn
- Drents Museum, Assen
- National Textile Museum, Tilburg
- National Glass Museum, Leerdam
- Museum 'Amsterdam School' (*'t Schip*), Amsterdam
- PSV Football Museum, Eindhoven
- National War Museum, Overloon
**Belgium:**
- Musée de la Famenne, Marche-en-Famenne
- Museum of Natural Sciences, Belgium
**Spain:**
- Maritime Museum, Barcelona
We warmly invite you to visit our auctions with surprising artworks and follow us on Instagram. Discover your favorite decade at *Decaders Gallery*!
**Marc van der Heijden**
*Decaders Gallery, Netherlands*
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1073 g
Country of Origin
Belgium
Model
Excellent vase with flambé glaze and craquelure effect • marked • 1925 - 1935
Material
Stoneware
Style
Art Deco
Manufacturer/ Brand
Vlaams aardewerk (attrib.)
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
19 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated Period
1920-1930, 1940-1950
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