Flat mastery of Nimy by Georges Destrebecq circa 1950

Ceramic dish by georges destrebecq (1925-1984), mid-20th century. The mastery of nimy (1943-1950) is a movement made up of eight artists including georges destrebecq, as well as fernande massart, louis waem, rené lemaigre, pierre monnaie, andré hupet, irène zacq and geneviève noe. Pioneers in the desire to place ceramics at the rank of art, and the rise of the unique piece, in reaction to industrialization. Unique decorations based on a variation on the same theme in terms of technique and background form. Research work on material, shape and pioneering decor from the 1950s. Model with a diameter of 34 cm. Decorations made sometimes by a composition of different scroll friezes of sgraffito (recessed hollow in the mass) and sometimes by enamel applied with a brush. Enamels in earth colors, red tones, as well as gold highlights. Red clay ceramic. Good general condition, see photos. Very few chips, no losses. Signed on the heel. Height 6 X diameter 34 for the large.

Ref. : SA7W4P2S