Succumb to the surreal charm of the legendary "Muse" collection with this "Gala" vase-sculpture by Jonathan Adler. A vibrant tribute to Gala Dalí, the eternal muse of surrealism, this matte bisque porcelain piece features a hypnotic succession of sculpted faces in relief all around its silhouette. A fascinating signature work, both poetic and subversive, that perfectly embodies the Modern American Glamour style.

Visual Impact: Cubism, Surrealism, and Poetry

Jonathan Adler reinterprets tableware and decorative sculpture by injecting a good dose of chic eccentricity into them.

The Repetition of Faces at 360∘: The spherical structure of the piece is entirely inhabited by stylized faces with closed eyes, fine noses, and fleshy lips that interlock. Whatever the angle from which it is observed, the work offers a different and captivating profile.

The Sensuality of Bisque Porcelain: True to the tradition of the artist's creations, the porcelain is left raw, unglazed. This matte finish gives the material a velvety feel similar to marble and allows light to gently glide over the reliefs, accentuating the depth of the sculpted lines.

Dual Function (Vase or Art Object): With a narrowed neck at its upper part, this hybrid piece functions equally well alone as a pure sculpture, or repurposed as a vase to hold a few minimalist plant stems.

Features

An Icon of Current Design: The Muse series is Jonathan Adler's most famous and most collected collection worldwide. It is a safe bet in contemporary high decoration.

Ideal Size for Your Coffee Tables: Its stable circular base and generous proportions allow it to proudly sit in the center of a table, on a sideboard, or an entryway console.

Graphic Elegance: The marriage of the immaculate white ceramic and the graphic forms in relief makes it an object of great stylistic versatility, capable of enlivening a minimalist interior or complementing a neoclassical decoration.

Technical Specifications

Designer: Jonathan Adler (New York)

Collection: Muse Series (Gala Model)

Type of object: Sculpture / Vase

Material: White matte bisque porcelain

Condition: New

Dimensions: H 21 cm / Diam ø 15 cm

💡 Gallery Style Tip

"The strength of this sculpture lies in the contrast of its matte whiteness against a dark and reflective surface (like a lacquered table or black marble). For a result worthy of a grand hotel or an art gallery, display it alone or accompanied by other pieces from the Muse series of different sizes. The accumulation of these sculpted faces will create an absolutely memorable visual staging."