Art Deco Red Glazed Ceramic Model 656 Vase attributed to Beswick, England, 1930s

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A striking Art Deco ceramic vase by Beswick, model 656, produced in England during the 1930s. Combining bold geometric form … Read more A striking Art Deco ceramic vase by Beswick, model 656, produced in England during the 1930s. Combining bold geometric form with richly moulded relief decoration, the vase is an expressive example of Beswick’s decorative pottery from the interwar period. The substantial body has a gently flared, sculptural profile, raised on a circular pedestal foot. Its surface is decorated in high relief with a stylised naturalistic motif, picked out in a vivid glossy red glaze against a mottled brown, cream and earthy ground. The contrasting glaze emphasises the depth of the moulding and gives the decoration an almost carved appearance. Around the foot is a repeating band of sharply defined triangular forms finished in deep red, introducing a distinctly geometric Art Deco element to the otherwise organic decoration. The combination of strong colour, relief work and architectural form gives the vase considerable presence from every angle. The underside is impressed with the Beswick factory mark and model number 656, identifying the design within the English pottery's historic production. A particularly decorative piece of 1930s British ceramics, well suited to an Art Deco interior or a collection of early Beswick and English studio and art pottery.

Dimensions: Height: 26 cm Width: 23 cm Depth: 15 cm Condition: Good vintage condition with light age-related wear, principally to the underside. No structural concerns noted. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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