Anthropomorphic Figural Vases by Sargadelos, Set of 2

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A pair of modernist porcelain figural vases by Sargadelos of Spain, designed by Isaac Díaz Pardo in the 1970s and … Read more A pair of modernist porcelain figural vases by Sargadelos of Spain, designed by Isaac Díaz Pardo in the 1970s and likely produced in the early 2000s. The set represents a male and female figure, each rendered in elongated anthropomorphic sculptural forms that reinterpret the human body through abstraction.
Executed in pure white porcelain and hand-painted with dark blue brushwork, the decoration recalls Picasso-inspired Cubist motifs, with rhythmic lines and geometric patterns patterns animating the figures. The nude bodies are abstracted into linear symbols and stylized anatomy, merging modernist sculptural form with Cubist graphic language. The female vase displays a slightly lighter blue tone than the male, a subtle variation that underscores the hand-painted individuality of each piece.
Both vases are in excellent condition, their glaze luminous and their linear decoration sharp. More than functional vessels, they read as sculptural objects, uniting Cubist and Modernist aesthetics with the refined porcelain traditions of Galicia. Their bold forms and striking graphic patterns make them particularly well suited to eclectic and modern interiors, where they can serve as statement pieces on a mantel, console, or display shelf.
Sargadelos has been celebrated since the 18th century for its innovation in porcelain, and in the 20th century, Isaac Díaz Pardo played a defining role in shaping its modern design language. This piece has an attribution mark,
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