Large Bird by Gérald Olivier, Switzerland circa 1970

Large-scale bird sculpture by swiss ceramicist gérald olivier, circa 1970. This work illustrates the artist's unique approach, blending formal abstraction and poetic bestiary, in the spirit of swiss ceramic design of the 1960s and 1970s. This zoomorphic piece impresses with its size, sculptural presence, and stylized elegance. The glazed ceramic body features subtle shades of blue and green. The metal beak, finely integrated into the whole, adds visual tension and a contrast of materials that accentuate the sculpture's dynamics. Signed: go manufacturer: atelier gérald olivier, switzerland.