Catch Sardine by Vanda Oliveira for Bordallo Pinheiro
The simplest gesture of affection, such as holding hands, contains a world of emotions, intentions as well as social and relational messages. In other words, it is far from being a simple gesture. This image therefore represents the expression of this manifestation of union, love and dedication, which, in a world of selfishness and violence, is increasingly acquiring a symbolic value of resistance. In a piece that everyone recognizes and which is also synonymous with comfort and familiarity.
Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro, one of the most influential people of nineteenth century Portuguese culture, will forever be intimately associated with caricature and artistic ceramics. In 1884, Bordallo began his ceramics production at the Fábrica de Faianças, revealing pieces of great technical, artistic and creative quality. Adopting a modern and entrepreneurial approach, Bordallo Pinheiro plays an essential role in the revitalization of Portuguese ceramics and of the artistic heritage of its factory. Bordallo Pinheiro remains faithful to tradition through the use of ancestral manufacture techniques and the naturalistic motifs at the root of the brand. These decorative pieces continue to feed our collective imagination and to take the prestige of Portuguese culture and industry one step further.
Sardines represent the Portuguese Coast.
Part of a series of collectible sardines decorated by artists. Comes in a gift box.
1 3/8” x 7 2/7” x 1 3/8”
The Sardine collection is available here.
The Bordallo Pinheiro line is available here.