Perignem : Brutalist "Bullet" Vase. 1958

We came across this stunning 'brutalist' vase from 1958, the period when the real Perignem style was developed. Several young artist were given the chance to express themselves under the guidance of Laurent Vandeweghe. This resulted in the real 'kunstkeramiek' style from Perignem wich we love so much!...
The heaviest grog (chamotte) clay was used for this particular vase. Thin brown glaze in combination with running metallic black glaze at the top....
Signed.

Perignem Brown & Black Flute vase. 1965

Large brown & black flute vase with carved decor : 'Perignem Style'
These vazes come in a variety of forms and sizes and are very recognizable. Not one decor is the same, as they were made 'freehand' by different decorators such as Elisabeth Vandeweghe, Johan Nyssen, Yves Rhayé, Marcel Catry etc..
This one measures ca 70 cm.... Beernem ca 1965

Ceramic Sculpture by Unknown Artist. Belgium, 1950's

Stunning ceramic sculpture by unknown artist.Most probable Belgian work from the 1950's. Any information is welcome.
Handformed, black/bronze glazes with subtle blue and mint details.
Height & width ca 35 cm.

Multicoloured Amphora. 1960's

Large Amphora vase with stamped multicolour decor on a bronze base.
White on the inside.
Signed with impressed Amphora logo on the side..
Height ca 30 cm. Perfect condition.

Elie Van Damme Sculpture Late 50's #4

Large handformed sculpture by Elie Van Damme.
'Hollow' eyes are a typical Elie Van Damme feature and applied during a long period of his career, only used for his own sculptures.They first appeared in the late 50's, the period this sculpture was created.
The Amphora sculptures had to be far more accessible as they were ment for a broader public and don't have these hollow eyes.....
Experimental black glaze. Height ca 34 cm.
Signed in full 'Elie Van Damme' at the back.
Made at the Amphora studios ca 1957-58.

Oswald Tieberghien : Abstract & Organic Wall Sculpture. 1960's

Oswald Tieberghien : Large Orange Tray. 1960's

Slick orange tray with abstract carved decor by Oswald Tieberghien from Eeklo.
51 cm. Perfect condition, Signed.

Oswald Tieberghien : abstract wall sculpture #5

Abstract wall decoration # 5 by Oswald Tieberghien
Signed.

Oswald Tieberghien : abstract wall sculpture from the 60's

Very large wall sculpture by Oswald Tieberghien.
Nice red and orange tones from the 60's.
In perfect condition, signed.

Oswald Tieberghien : 2 abstract bas reliefs from the 60's #2

2 wall plaquettes by Oswald Tieberghien. Abstract gem-like decor.
Tieberghien didn't use very often yellow wich we find back here....
Both in perfect condition. Signed.

Oswald Tieberghien : 2 bas reliefs from the 60's

2 bas-reliefs by Oswald Tieberghien.
One of his favourite subjects : stylised female faces.
Provided with loops on the backside for wall display, but can also be used as ashtray.
Perfect condition, signed. 1960's

Oswald Tieberghien : Decorated Long Dish

Long decorated dish by Oswald Tieberghien.
The best and most sought-after Tieberghien pieces are the ones with elegant figurines or abstracted female portrets....
This one is from the 60's and in perfect condition.
Lenght ca 60 cm. Signed.

HrVi Summer 2012 ceramic pendants

Wouter Hoste Miniature Ceramic Heads. Part #1

First part of my miniature heads series.
Red chamotte (grog) clay. White, metallic black and primary coloured glazes.
Sizes vary from 6 to 10 cm height.
Made @ the Perignem Studio in Beernem.2011

Ceramic Artworks by Jan Bosschaert for Perignem. 1960's

Pair of unique ceramic artworks created by Jan Bosschaert for Perignem.
Great abstract graphics, experimental glazes and subtle use of colours....
One-off pieces, handformed, not moulded.
These tiles were displayed at the Perignem showroom around 1965 and to be seen on this old Perignem archive picture.
Each ca 31/31 cm. 1960's. Beernem

Elie Van Damme Sculpture Late 50's #3

Ceramic one-off sculpture by Elie van Damme in his typical fashion.
We love this 'carved' surface structure.
Handformed,unique piece made at the Amphora studios.
Handsigned on the bottom. Late 1950's

Amphora sculpture created by Elie Van Damme. 1950's

Large sculpture created by Elie Van Damme for Amphora.
A couple representing the 1950's ideal of hapiness & progress...
Mould formed, black metallic glaze.
Height ca 64 cm. Remains of the Amphora label on the base.

HrVi Harvey Bouterse winter 011

Incredible Amphora Bowl. St. Andries Brugge 1963/64

Huge and unique bowl by Rogier Vandeweghe.
Handthrown with experimental copper reduction glaze.(from the famous "reduction series")
Diam 40 cm. ca 1963/64
Perfect condition, signed 'Amphora' with impressed stamp.