CORE VESSEL M

CORE VESSEL M

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€780,00
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CORE VESSEL M
  • CORE VESSEL M
  • CORE VESSEL M
  • CORE VESSEL M
  • CORE VESSEL M
CORE VESSEL M

Willem van Hooff

CORE VESSEL M

€780,00
Taxes included.

Made to order · 8-week lead time

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Rooted in ancient pottery techniques and primitive forms, Willem van Hooff’s Core Vessel series strips ceramic art down to its raw, elemental essence. Hand-built using traditional slab and coil methods, each sculpture features an intentionally irregular, flattened silhouette marked by asymmetric spouts, negative spaces, and integrated handles.

Realized in a series of custom colorways created exclusively for Pièce de Résistance, the pieces balance earthy, visceral textures with soft, contemporary palettes. The visible hand marks and uneven contours celebrate the instinctual, tactile process of shaping clay, transforming archaic vessel archetypes into expressive sculptural works.

H ca 41 cm
Designer

Dutch artist Willem van Hooff explores the origins of functional objects, reinterpreting primordial archetypes through a raw, highly physical studio practice. Working fluidly across ceramics, solid wood, and constructed forms, his approach relies on primitive techniques and traditional machinery that privilege raw material behavior, imperfection, and structural spontaneity. Embracing a modern craftsman philosophy, Van Hooff transforms elemental materials into expressive, narrative sculptures that bridge historical craft with contemporary presence.
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Return Policy

All sales are final. Due to the unique nature of gallery acquisitions, limited editions, and bespoke productions, we do not accept returns, refunds, or cancellations once an order or deposit is confirmed. Transit & Condition Claims: Every piece is inspected and documented prior to release. Transports are conducted via specialized white-glove art logistics. The recipient must inspect the shipment upon delivery in the presence of the carrier. Any claim regarding transit damage must be noted on the delivery receipt and submitted to info@piecederesistance.com within 24 hours with high-resolution photographs of the damage and packaging. Failure to report within this window constitutes full acceptance of the piece in its delivered state.
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Material Variations & Handcrafted Character

Each work presented by Pièce de Résistance is individually hand-crafted or produced in limited studio editions using raw, natural, or hand-worked materials—including wood, metal, resin, and ceramic. Due to the artisanal methodology and organic nature of these materials, subtle variations in texture, grain, tone, patination, and minor dimensional nuances are inherent to the process. Imagery and gallery display pieces (including Artist Proofs) serve as accurate references, but final pieces may display unique, natural distinctions. These variations are essential to the artistic integrity of collectible design and do not constitute defects.

Limitation of Liability

Neither Pièce de Résistance nor its represented designers and artists shall be held liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the handling, installation, use, or placement of any object. The gallery and its designers assume no liability for damage, wear, or alteration occurring after final delivery and client acceptance, including damage resulting from improper installation, environmental exposure, or normal wear and tear.