Owl Sculpture in Glazed Ceramic Dated 1991 on Wrought Iron Base

Contemporary ceramic sculpture of an owl in glazed finish – Unique piece dated 1991 on an artistic wrought iron base. This contemporary sculpture represents a stylised owl with expressive forms, entirely hand-modeled and covered in polychrome glazes of remarkable intensity. Created in 1991 (date engraved inside the sculpture), this work is mounted on its original artistic wrought iron base, specifically designed for its presentation. The metal is an integral part of the composition and highlights the silhouette of the owl. The artist remains unidentified to this day, but the quality of execution reflects a true craftsmanship of a ceramic sculptor. The piece features a complex construction through assembly, free and expressive modeling, as well as remarkable work on the glazes in shades of red, cobalt blue, turquoise, ochre, and black. The whole evokes the explorations of contemporary French ceramics from the late 1980s and early 1990s, in a spirit close to Art Brut and expressionist sculpture. Each angle offers a different perspective of the work: the deeply carved eyes, the added reliefs around the gaze, the long sculptural beak, and the widely spread wings give this creation a particularly strong presence. A singular work intended for collectors of contemporary ceramics, art sculpture, and unique creations. Features: Unique piece. Glazed ceramic sculpture. Dated 1991. Original artistic wrought iron base. Unidentified artist. Very good condition. Dimensions: height of 21 cm, maximum width of 20 cm, and depth of approximately 18 cm. Piece mounted on its wrought iron base of 22 cm high by 17 cm wide. Weight of 2, 735 grams. An expressive and atypical sculpture that will naturally find its place in a collection of contemporary ceramics.