Decorative bowl Art Deco, ivory white ceramics, by J. Collard, Luxembourg, 1940s.
350 PLN
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This large decorative bowl, produced by Villeroy & Boch in Luxembourg and hand-painted by Jacqueline Collard in the 1940s, epitomizes classic Art Deco design. Crafted from glazed ceramic with a gently lustrous, smooth surface, the bowl features harmonious proportions (36.5 cm diameter, approximately 8 cm high) and softly rounded edges. Its primary hue is a warm, matte ivory white, setting the stage for bold, asymmetrical decoration: two sweeping, ribbon-like motifs in deep reddish-brown, highlighted by golden-yellow, cloud-like floral forms and fine, parallel lines in muted brown. The bowl is signed by both the manufacturer and the decorator, confirming its authenticity and collectible status. Condition: good – minor signs of use are visible, including a fine hairline crack near the rim and a subtle discoloration at the center, in keeping with the piece's age. The form of this bowl carries the quiet voice of the 1940s—a time when geometric discipline met the softness of the hand-painted gesture. Its dynamic, flowing motifs evoke the interwar era's refined optimism, when applied arts pursued both modernity and a personal touch. The design, unfolding freely across the ivory surface, seems to tell a story of seeking harmony amid uncertainty; the gentle traces of time only underscore the authentic journey of this object through the decades. The bowl could be displayed atop a sideboard or low table in the living room, harmonizing with other Art Deco-era pieces—such as chromed accessories, pressed glass, or black-and-white photography in geometric frames. It would pair well with a simple, light background to accentuate the movement of the
DIMENSION
Height8 cm
Width36 cm
Dimension details
Width36 cm
Height8 cm
Weight1 kg
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