Mid-Century Ceramic Sculpture - Female Figure, Studio Work - 1960s–1970s

A powerful piece of mid-century ceramic art. This solid, dark-glazed sculpture depicts a stylised female figure with full, rounded forms and a grounded stance on a square base. The high-gloss brown glaze gives the surface a deep, almost metallic sheen, while the textured hair and simplified body lines reveal a confident hand and sculptural intent. Heavy, balanced, and beautifully made.

The work reflects modernist ceramic trends of the 1960s–1970s, when artists across Europe explored ancient forms through contemporary materials. It resonates with the era’s fascination with fertility figures and the human body - reduced to essential curves, yet monumental in presence.

Though unsigned, the craftsmanship and glaze quality suggest a professional studio origin, likely Northern or Central European. A striking standalone object that adds quiet strength and timeless character to a space. 

✦ Height 28 cm, width 12 cm, depth 12 cm
✦ Material: Glazed stoneware
✦ Origin: Unknown (likely European)
✦ Period: 1960s–1970s
✦ Excellent vintage condition – minor wear consistent with age

ABOUT STUDIO CERAMIC SCULPTURE
From the 1950s onward, ceramic artists began to move beyond function, exploring clay as a medium for pure expression. Across Scandinavia and Central Europe, small studios produced unique sculptural works that combined modern abstraction with primal symbolism. This piece sits firmly in that tradition.

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