Vase, brown, stoneware, by R. Guerin, Belgium, 1940s.
395 PLN
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This mid-20th-century stoneware vase, designed by Roger Guerin in Belgium, presents an organic, bulbous silhouette with a gently flared rim and a subtly raised footed base. Its surface features a richly variegated, high-gloss glaze – the primary color is a warm, mottled brown smoothly transitioning into amber and ochre, with understated hints of subdued green. Guerin’s signature drip-glaze technique creates fluid, painterly transitions across the body, while a wide slate-grey band at the base and rim softly blends into the vessel’s overall chromatic composition. The glossy, subtly iridescent finish accentuates the interplay of light on the surface, emphasizing the handcrafted character of the vase. The piece is signed by the artist, confirming its provenance and uniqueness. Its condition is described as pristine, with no visible signs of wear, chips, or repairs. The vase’s form resonates with the calm sensibility of 1940s European decorative arts, when authenticity of material and texture became central to the story objects told. Guerin’s glazes flow like natural streams, recalling the experimental spirit and freedom of the Belgian ceramic school. The nuanced, layered palette and visible traces of craft express a narrative of subtle beauty – as though the piece records a fleeting morning light reflected on wet clay. This vase by Roger Guerin would suit a collector’s living room, especially when set against warm wood or neutral lime-washed walls, serving as a backdrop for understated floral arrangements. It may be paired with other vintage objects – for instance, a hand-built bowl or sculpted table lamp in the spirit of Central European modernism. Interiors blending classical elements with mid-century accents will highlight the vessel’s soft form and glassy surface, while displaying it solo on a low table allows its organic rhythm of
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Height20.5 cm
Width11.5 cm
Dimension details
Width11.5 cm
Height20.5 cm
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