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Gaston Goor (1902 - 1977, France) "Frieze of Male Nudes", ceramic, circa 1930

Creator: Gaston Goor
Offered by: 2220 Antiques

Description
One of the most striking -- and rare -- vases ever produced by the Mougin ceramics firm in France, this vase ringed by four nude male figures clasping hands was sculpted by Gaston Goor. The artist was famous for illustrating a number of books by Roger Peyrefitte amongst others. Goor was deeply influenced by the paintings he found at the Louvre in his youth and his work often depicts male figures with an implicit, or sometimes explicit, homoerotic theme. This piece is gorgeously glazed in hues that subtly move from creamy and rosier tones. They were produced by Joseph and Pierre Mougin, who were closely associated with the Ecole de Nancy. Joseph and Pierre Mougin were known for ceramic pieces characterized by deep incised lines and gorgeous glazes.

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2220 Antiques is the latest merchant to locate to the recently opened 100,000 square foot Antique and Design Center “Showrooms 2220”, in Philadelphia, PA. The proprietor of 2220 Antiques is an international buyer, traveling extensively over the past thirty-five years cultivating a refined eye for good design