Pair of “compression” vases by jacques moniquet – 1970s

A superb pair of silver-plated vases created by Belgian artist Jacques Moniquet in the 1970s. These emblematic pieces explore the theme of compression, dear to the artist, who here diverts industrial forms to give them a sculptural expressiveness. The metal is worked into openwork and tight volumes, creating a striking play of textures and reflections. Each vase is unique in its deformation, halfway between utilitarian object and art sculpture. A powerful work, characteristic of the brutalist movement and formal experimentation of the 1970s.