Lot 311-134-DA-064: Belgian Ceramic Wall Plaquette with Female Figure and Sun Motif, 1970s
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This vintage ceramic wall plaquette is a distinctly Belgian decorative piece, rooted in the applied-arts tradition of the 1970s, where craft, symbolism, and architecture often intersected. The relief depicts a stylised female figure standing in the sun, her arm raised as if shielding her face or greeting the light. She is surrounded by organic, flowing forms that can be read as grain, foliage, or wind-blown vegetation, reinforcing themes of nature, fertility, and craftsmanship. The composition is calm yet expressive, with strong vertical movement and a gently sculpted surface. The colour palette is restrained and harmonious: soft yellow, muted olive green, beige, and warm earth tones, finished in a matte glaze that enhances the sculptural relief rather than reflecting light. This matte finish is typical of Belgian and Northern European decorative ceramics of the period, favouring tactility over gloss. At the lower section, a shield bearing the inscription “Kamer van Ambachten en Neringen” (Chamber of Crafts and Trades) firmly anchors the piece in a Belgian institutional or commemorative context. Such plaques were often commissioned for guild halls, public buildings, exhibitions, or as honorary or commemorative wall pieces celebrating craftsmanship and trade. A quietly powerful Belgian ceramic wall plaquette with symbolic imagery, matte glaze, and strong period character which is in an excellent condition. Best appreciated as a standalone decorative object or within a collection of European mid-century architectural ceramics. Dimensions: Height 31,5 Width 15,5 Thick 2 cm.
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