March Auction
Lot 393:
Eusebi Diaz Costa Catalan Ceramic Bowl with Fish and Coral decor, 1950s-60s
Description
A vibrant hand-painted ceramic bowl by renowned Catalan ceramicist Eusebi Diaz Costa, featuring a dynamic depiction of a fish surrounded by coral-like fronds. Executed in richly glazed tones of turquoise, ochre, russet, and cobalt, the work exemplifies Diaz Costa’s signature balance between naturalistic subject matter and bold, painterly expression. The lustrous glaze and textured relief reveal his refined mastery of mid-century ceramic art from the Catalan school. Signed on the underside with the artist’s impressed mark and retaining its original paper tag.
Details
Artist: Eusebi Diaz Costa (1908–1964, Spanish/Catalan)
Medium: Glazed and hand-painted ceramic
Dimensions: Diameter 12.5 in (31.7 cm)
Date: Circa 1950s-60s
Importance
A fine and characteristic work by Eusebi Díaz Costa, a key figure in the revival of modern Catalan ceramics and one of Spain’s most distinctive mid-century potters.
Provenance
Private Canadian collection.
Condition
Excellent overall condition; minor glaze irregularities and light wear consistent with age. No cracks or restorations noted.
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