Vintage Ceramic Dish by Marie-Henriette Bataille for Dour, 1970

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Rectangular dish with rounded corners in glazed ceramic, made by marie-henriette bataille for the atelier de dour , ca 1960-1970. … Read more Rectangular dish with rounded corners in glazed ceramic, made by marie-henriette bataille for the atelier de dour , ca 1960-1970. The piece features a particularly graphic decoration of a stylized bird rendered in bas-relief , composed of modeled elements applied to the surface. The plumage, legs, and head are deliberately simplified and punctuated by a play of incised motifs and small raised dots, giving the whole a character that is both naive and highly decorative. The glazed background, in shades of celadon and nuanced green-grey , has a vibrant and slightly irregular texture that contrasts with the dark brown of the central motif. The composition is characteristic of the dour ceramics style: simple forms, a clear decoration inspired by wildlife, and perfect integration of the motif with the form of the object. This approach is part of the broader european revival of artistic ceramics following the war , paralleling in particular the experiments carried out in vallauris, france. This free and figurative spirit can be compared to certain works by roger capron, robert picault, or jacques blin , even though dour ceramics retain a very specific belgian identity, more directly linked to mural art and the desire for art that is accessible and integrated into everyday life. Dimensions: 33 × 23 × h. 3.5 cm . Artist / designer: marie-henriette bataille. Signature / monogram: signed. Issuer / manufacturer: céramique de dour. Period: 20th century / mid century / 1940 - 1980. Country of origin: belgium. Dimensions (h x w x d): 3,5 x 33 x 23 cm. Weight: 2 kg. Number of components: 1. Condition: excellent. Material: ceramic. See less