Flamed Stoneware Vase by Roger Guérin, 1940s

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A glazed stoneware vase by roger guérin, dating from the first half of the 20th century. Shades of cobalt blue, … Read more A glazed stoneware vase by roger guérin, dating from the first half of the 20th century. Shades of cobalt blue, brown, and cream, characterized by a salt-fired technique with a "flamed" effect. The surface reveals deep and vibrant variations, resulting from high temperatures and a controlled transformation of the material.

the vase bears the label "guérin – bouffioulx," a reference to bouffioulx, a historic center of belgian ceramic production renowned for its stoneware and high-temperature firings.

the curved shape is adorned with a relief decoration depicting "herchies," a motif typical of belgian ceramics from the first half of the 20th century, in a modernist aesthetic with art deco influences.

an expressive piece, focused on the exploration of materials and the power of fire, characteristic of belgian ceramics of this period.

dimensions: w 10 x h 17 cm

can be paired with a roger guérin vase with the same design. This piece has an attribution mark,
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