Galos porcelain vase, pastel & chrome, Spain, 1980s

Magnificent numbered and signed Porcelanas Galos postmodern porcelain vase: the refined Mediterranean craftsmanship of the 80s.

Handcrafted in Barcelona workshops, it illustrates the technical and aesthetic mastery of this emblematic house, renowned for its metallic finishes and delicately enameled pictorial decorations.

In the 70s and 80s, Porcelanas Galos embraced an aesthetic combining a mythical Art Deco revival and postmodern design: clean lines, metallic handles, stylized geometric and floral motifs in color tones evoking Memphis trends, Hollywood Regency glamour, and the iconic pastel palettes of the era.

Each piece, hand-formed and then subjected to several firing stages, demonstrates meticulous craftsmanship: the porcelain paste is fired at high temperature before the manual application of vitrifiable enamels and metallic finishes (ceramic platinum or gold), fixed during a second firing at a lower temperature.

This process, attested in period catalogs, gives Galos pieces their deep luster and characteristic reflections.

A rare piece, somewhere between sculpture and decorative art object, emblematic of this decade and the artisanal savoir-faire of European ceramic houses.

Characteristics:

• Manufacturer: Porcelanas Galos, Barcelona (Spain)

• Era: 1980s

• Model: G330 / 12 — "Modelo Registado" (registered model) mentioned

• Material: Hand-painted enameled porcelain, mirror-polished chrome handles

• Decoration: Abstract floral composition in pastel enamels, glossy platinum finish

• Process: Multiple high-temperature firings (paste, enamels, metallic deposit)

• Total height: 25 cm (with handles)

• Neck opening: 4.5 cm

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition, perfectly lustrous surface, intact decoration

Payment facilities: 3 interest-free installments or deferred payment with Klarna.

Delivery: Secure shipping, careful protection, and insurance included.