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Mid-Century Modern Amphora Ceramic Wall Plaque by Élie Van Damme, c. 1960
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Private sellerCadzand, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since April 2024 • 16 sales
Product description
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Wall Plaque "Oiseaux au nid" (Birds in the Nest). Designed circa 1960 by the renowned Belgian artist Élie Van Damme (1928–1997) for the famous Amphora pottery studio in Sint-Andries, Bruges.
This striking Brutalist-era relief sculpture features an expressive stylized mother bird feeding her hungry chicks, set against a vibrant, heavily textured red and dark lava-crackle sun backdrop. The piece beautifully contrasts raw, dark ceramic textures with stunning, pooled turquoise-blue and orange-brown high-gloss glazes.
Provenance & Attribution:
While this specific piece does not bear the factory stamp on the reverse, it is a highly recognizable and documented design by Élie Van Damme for Amphora. The signature form, dimensions, distinct glaze chemistry, and raw clay characteristics on the back are completely identical to signed examples of this series.
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition. This piece has been exceptionally well preserved.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsMulti ColorMaterialCeramicNumber of items1Height50 cmWidth24 cmDepth6 cm
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Private sellerCadzand, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since April 2024 • 16 sales