{"product_id":"pair-ceramic-dove-sculptures-encarna-martin-garcia-1992","title":"Pair of Vintage Ceramic Dove Sculptures by Encarna Martín García, Spain, 1992","description":"\u003cp\u003eA matching pair of original ceramic dove sculptures handcrafted and signed by Spanish ceramic artist Encarna Martín García in 1992.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough each bird presents a distinct silhouette and carved feather pattern, together they form a balanced composition that reflects the artist's expressive approach to late twentieth-century Spanish studio ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThe piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1992 by Spanish ceramic artist Encarna Martín García, this pair of stylised dove sculptures demonstrates the artist's distinctive interest in simplified organic forms, textured surfaces and subtle tonal variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than being identical, the two birds complement one another through their differing silhouettes and wing patterns. One displays a taller, elongated profile with finely incised feathering, while the other adopts a broader, more rounded form with deeper carved lines that emphasise the movement of the wing. Together they create a harmonious dialogue, each sculpture balancing the other without repetition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth pieces are handcrafted in ceramic and finished in softly textured grey tones with delicate iridescent oxide effects that shift subtly under changing light. Each bird is mounted on a black-painted wooden base with a discreet metal support, allowing the ceramic forms to appear lightly suspended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sculptures are signed and dated by the artist, making them an original pair of Spanish studio ceramics from the early 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThe artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncarna Martín García is a Spanish studio ceramic artist associated with Zamora. Her work is documented in Spanish ceramics exhibition catalogues from the 1980s onwards and is recognised for its stylised figurative forms, textured surfaces and experimental surface finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplayed together, the two sculptures create a balanced decorative composition ideally suited to a console table, sideboard, bookcase, mantelpiece or open shelving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir restrained colour palette and sculptural simplicity complement contemporary, modernist and minimalist interiors, while their handcrafted character also sits naturally alongside wood, stone and other studio ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encarna Martín García\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1992\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Textured grey surface with subtle iridescent oxide effects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair of stylised doves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contemporary Spanish studio ceramics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black-painted wood with metal supports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDove 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eApprox. 31 cm high × 25 cm wide (12.2 × 9.8 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDove 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eApprox. 23 cm high × 28 cm wide (9.1 × 11 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both sculptures signed and dated by the artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sculptures remain in very good vintage condition, with light signs of age and handling consistent with their date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe textured ceramic surfaces, tonal variations and iridescent oxide effects form part of the artist's original finish. The black-painted wooden bases show only minor age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer to the photographs for a detailed view of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative accessories shown in the photographs are for display purposes only and are not included in the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully balanced pair of studio ceramic sculptures that demonstrates Encarna Martín García's distinctive approach to form, texture and quiet expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CirCabyRB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61279709233482,"sku":"210 20 600 01 001","price":710.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/9872\/7498\/files\/1784750645355.jpg?v=1784750931","url":"https:\/\/circabyrb.com\/products\/pair-ceramic-dove-sculptures-encarna-martin-garcia-1992","provider":"CiRcA by RB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}