An historically significant work by Erik Pløen (1925–2004), a pivotal figure who helped define the course of Modernist ceramics in Norway. Created in his own studio and dated 1948, this  bowl represents the groundbreaking transition toward abstract and textural expression in post-war Scandinavian design.
 
The piece is crafted from chamotte stoneware, a rough, grog-filled clay that provides a uniquely tactile and rustic surface texture—a favorite among early Modernist artists. The bowl's low, wide form serves as a canvas for the striking figural decoration of a 'Bathing Beauty,' a rare subject for Pløen that imbues the Modernist aesthetic with a whimsical, narrative touch.
 
Artist Provenance
Pløen's work is internationally respected and represented in major collections. This early, dated work provides clear documentation of the artist's trajectory at the start of his influential career.
Artist: Erik Pløen (Leading Norwegian Ceramist)
Origin: Own Studio, Norway
Date: 1948
Material: Chamotte Stoneware
Signature: Clearly signed E. Pløen R.? 48
Width: 13.5 inches (34.5 cm)
Depth: 8.8 inches (22.5 cm)
Height: 2 inches (5 cm)
Condition:This rare piece is in excellent vintage condition, maintaining its original texture and structural integrity.
Width: 13.5 inches (34.5 cm)
Depth: 8.8 inches (22.5 cm)
Height: 2 inches (5 cm)