BOUKE DE VRIES (B. 1960)
BOUKE DE VRIES (B. 1960)

Deconstructed teapot with butterflies, 2017

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BOUKE DE VRIES (B. 1960)
Deconstructed teapot with butterflies, 2017
Unsigned
Chinese Qianlong period (1711-1799) porcelain, butterflies and mixed media
11 7/8 in. (30.3 cm.) high
Executed in 2017

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Lot Essay

Bouke de Vries's 'exploding' artworks bring new life to ceramic works, Taking fragmented pieces on a new journey, creating something unique, and praising rather than shunning the damage. His work perfectly encapsulates how ceramic art is a constantly evolving art form, and how designs can be and are reshaped through time.

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