Items Similar to Expresionist Nephiline-Manganese Glazed Ceramic Head. High-Temperature Clay Bust
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 15
Óscar Aldonza TorresExpresionist Nephiline-Manganese Glazed Ceramic Head. High-Temperature Clay Bust2019
2019
$1,383.85
£1,024.54
€1,150
CA$1,916.04
A$2,091.85
CHF 1,096.67
MX$25,406.35
NOK 13,695.65
SEK 12,932.35
DKK 8,755.20
About the Item
Nephiline and manganese glazed Buño clay head sculpture channels organic textures and existential introspection in Aldonza’s evocative “Testas” series. Nephiline-Manganese Glazed Ceramic Head (38 × 27 × 23 cm) is hand-modeled in traditional Buño earthenware, then fired at high temperatures before successive applications of nephiline and manganese glazes. The result is a richly variegated surface—matte grey, silvery highlights, and deep charcoal streaks—that dramatizes the interplay of form and material.
Each “Testas” bust emerges through an almost automatic, direct approach to the human visage. Subtle asymmetries in the brow, nose, and jawline lend a unique individuality, while the shared stylistic language across the series invites reflection on the duality of personal identity and collective experience. In some versions, delicate iron elements accentuate the ear or neck, reinforcing the dialogue between ceramic fragility and metallic strength.
Offered in museum-ready condition, this one-of-a-kind head arrives in a custom wooden crate (40 × 30 × 30 cm; packed weight 6 kg) with handling instructions and a certificate of authenticity. Collectors are invited to acquire individual “Testas” sculptures or commission the full series for a cohesive installation exploring the spectrum of human expression.
We operate globally with the same attention and proximity we extend to our local neighbors. We oversee every detail and guide you through the purchase process with the utmost professionalism, ensuring complete satisfaction for each client, whom we regard as valued members of our community. As a small, specialist gallery driven by a deep commitment to art, we carefully select every artist and artwork, presenting our curated collection to an international audience from our corner of the Galician coast. Read our clients’ testimonials and join the discerning collectors who trust our expertise.
- Creator:Óscar Aldonza Torres (1976, Spanish)
- Creation Year:2019
- Dimensions:Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)Width: 10.63 in (27 cm)Depth: 9.06 in (23 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:FISTERRA, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2626216736042
Óscar Aldonza Torres (b. 1976, Santiago de Compostela) is a sculptor and Sculpture Professor at EASD Mestre Mateo. He holds a Diploma in Volume Techniques from EASD Mestre Mateo, a BA in Fine Arts from the University of Seville, and an MA in Art Heritage Management from the University of Santiago de Compostela. Winner of the 1st Prize at the XIV Open-Air Sculpture Symposium in O Grove and 1st Accésit of the Francisco Asorey International Sculpture Prize (Cambados), his work has been presented in venues such as the Salon d’Automne in Paris, O Rectángulo de Ouro in Portugal, “Respostas sen preguntas” at Galería Sabor a Menta (Santiago de Compostela), and “Animalium” at the MIHL Museum (Lugo), among others. In his sculptural practice, Óscar Aldonza Torres positions the human figure as an intimate mirror, reflecting universal fears and inner doubts. His creative process—both impulsive and experimental—is underpinned by rigorous material research, allowing forms to emerge organically as each work evolves. Predominantly working in series, Aldonza Torres embraces ambivalence and conceptual openness, crafting open-ended narratives that invite viewers to engage emotionally—ranging from identification to repulsion and intrigue—and to complete the dialogue with their own perceptions.
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2017
1stDibs seller since 2023
111 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Ames, Spain
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllContemporary Expressionist Ceramic Head in Refractory Stoneware with Kintsugi
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Testa 6 is a contemporary expressionist ceramic head from the ongoing Testas series of sculptural heads. Created in refractory stoneware, the piece is fired in reduction and subseque...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Glaze
Expressive Stoneware Ceramic Head Sculpture with Oxidized Iron Base. Testa n 13
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Expressive ceramic head sculpture in stoneware with vanadium glaze and oxidized iron base. Testa No. 13 belongs to Óscar Aldonza’s “Testas” series, a body of work in which each ceram...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Glaze
Ceramic Expressionist Head in White Stoneware with Bismuth Rakú Glaze. Testa 9
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Testa 9 is an expressionist ceramic head sculpture created in white stoneware with a bismuth Rakú glaze. This ceramic head belongs to the artist’s Testas series, a body of work compo...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Glaze
Large Ceramic Head Sculpture – Expressive Textured Surface, Testa Series No. 15
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Large ceramic head sculpture with an expressive and textured surface, part of Óscar Aldonza’s Testa series. This monumental head (70 × 36 × 34 cm) is crafted from refractory clay wit...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Glaze
Ceramic Expressionist Head in Refractory Stoneware with Copper Glaze Testa nº 11
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Ceramic expressionist head sculpture created in refractory stoneware with a semi-transparent copper glaze. This ceramic head belongs to the Testas series, a body of work composed of ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Glaze
Expressionist Ceramic Head Sculpture in Refractory Stoneware – Testa #10
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This large ceramic head sculpture, Testa nº 10, is part of the Testas series, a body of expressionist ceramic heads created in refractory stoneware and fired in reduction. The series...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Glaze
You May Also Like
The Worry Series, Stoneware head: 'Faith'
Located in New York, NY
The Worry
This series began in reaction to photos of politicians and world leaders during any number of the current world crises. As news cycles proliferate, these images swirl past ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Untitled, Head Of An Artist, Avant-Garde Bronze Sculpture
By Phillip Pavia
Located in Surfside, FL
This is a bronze cast sculpture by Philip Pavia is part of his series of "Imaginary Portraits from the Club" , a one-man exhibition at Max Protetch Gallery, New York in 1982. The approach at rendering the figure is grotesque, and the facial features have been severely distorted to the point were the portrait becomes an abstract interpretation of the subject.
As an artist and writer, Philip Pavia was a committed member of the Abstract Art community throughout his long, distinguished career. Pavia was active in the art world until his death in 2005 and received immense critical praise for his artistic and literary contributions. Recognized for his signature work The Ides of March...
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Judy Brady Sculpted Ceramic Head
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
The UNTITLED portrait sculpture has a quiet yet powerful and commanding aura. The viewer cannot be around or near it without feeling its presence. It has a very classical approach in...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Expressionist Busts
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
The Worry Series, Stoneware head: 'Memory'
Located in New York, NY
The Worry
This series began in reaction to photos of politicians and world leaders during any number of the current world crises. As news cycles proliferate, these images swirl past ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
The Worry Series, Stoneware head: 'Destroyed'
Located in New York, NY
The Worry
This series began in reaction to photos of politicians and world leaders during any number of the current world crises. As news cycles proliferate, these images swirl past ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Expressionist Cast Bronze Bust
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A powerful 20th-century cast bronze Expressionist bust, imbued with raw psychological energy and sculptural immediacy. Evocative of The Scream by Edvard Munch, the distorted features...
Category
20th Century Unknown Expressionist Busts
Materials
Bronze
More Ways To Browse
Ceramic Head
Head Sculpture Ceramic
Clay Head
Clay Sculpture Head
John Wayne Bronze
Jordi Diez Fernandez
Jordi Diez
Julia Rivera
Katherine Choy
Kathleen Friedenberg Bronze Horse Sculptures
Kaws Sesame Street
Kaws Sesame
Keith Christie Western Bronze Sculpture
Kevin Champeny
Kunst Met Een R
L Marchant
Lalanne Mouton
Last Supper Bas Relief