Known for his prolific mid-century works, Italian artist Bruno Gambone is regarded as one of the most influential figures in ceramics. Born in 1936 in Vietri sul Mare, Gambone was introduced to the world of ceramics at the age of 14 while he worked in the Florence studio of his father, renowned ceramist Guido Gambone.
Toward the end of the 1950s, Gambone left his father’s studio to work at Italian artist Andrea D’Arienzo’s workshop, where he explored other disciplines such as canvas painting and textile decoration. He became committed to painting and exhibited at Florence’s La Strozzina in 1959.
In 1963, Gambone left Italy for the United States. He lived in New York City during a fertile era for creative expression — a time marked by pivotal artistic movements such as Pop art and Abstract Expressionism. Gambone made numerous friends and moved in the same circles as iconic American artists Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Robert Rauschenberg. The Italian native learned more about a range of fields such as sculpture and theater. However, after five years, he returned to his homeland to live in Milan.
While in Milan, Gambone experimented with jewelry design for a brief period. But following his father’s death in 1969, Gambone returned to Florence to run his father’s studio, shifting his attention back toward ceramics.
Throughout the 1970s, Gambone created table lamps, vases, bowls and sculptures, including a series of ceramic animals. He began work in 1972 on what would become his celebrated “Fantastic Animals” series — initially a minimalist collection of stoneware fish, lions, snakes and other creatures characterized by sharp-edged geometric forms.
Gambone showcased his ceramic works at the 1972 Venice Biennale and the Milan Triennale in 1973. The artist received awards from the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Museum of Contemporary Art of San Diego at La Jolla and other institutions.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Bruno Gambone decorative objects, serveware and lighting.
$2,756 / item
Bruno Gambone Stoneware Bull Set of 4
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Munich, DE
Cream white glazed ceramic bull made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s, signed Gambone on the bottom.
Stoneware
$6,100Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Ceramic Horse by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s) - Large
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Vintage ceramic horse by Bruno Gambone, (circa 1970s). A charming, sizeable ceramic parade horse with groomed mane and tail in Gambone's signature chalk-white glaze. Light brown figu...
Ceramic
Vintage Ceramic Lion Sculpture by Bruno Gambone 'circa 1990s'
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Smiling ceramic lion / cat sculpture by ceramicist Bruno Gambone (circa 1990s). This seated lion sculpture is truly a work of art. It is whimsical, yet beautiful in its use of the pa...
Ceramic
Italian Cylindrical Ceramic Vase by Bruno Gambone, circa 1970s, Large
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Stunningly tall cylindrical ceramic vase with single, amphora-style handle and Eastern motif on an elegant beige earthenware surface, by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). This substantial...
Ceramic
$3,355 / item
Bruno Gambone Stoneware Horse Set of 2
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Munich, DE
Cream white glazed ceramic horses made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s, signed Gambone on the bottom. Wonderful set in excellent condition. Only two available, the one in the middle on...
Stoneware
$2,218Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Italian Ceramic Loafing Cat by Bruno Gambone
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian Ceramic Cat by Bruno Gambone (circa 1980s). This is an absolutely charming piece of a watchful cat in the classic 'cat loaf' positi...
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Elephant Sculpture by Bruno Gambone, circa 1970s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Ceramic Indian motif white elephant by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). This is an absolutely charming ceramic white elephant with an Indian-style blanket and headdress, large whimsical ...
Ceramic
Italian Glazed Zoomorphic Ceramic Pitcher by Bruno Gambone 'circa 1970s'
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Italian glazed ceramic pitcher in seagull form by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). A very rare Bruno Gambone piece never before encountered by this gallery...
Ceramic
Bruno Gambone Stoneware Abstract Sculpture Cat I
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Munich, DE
Cream white glazed ceramic cat made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s, signed Gambone Italy on the bottom.
Stoneware
Ceramic Sculpture with Steel Base by Bruno Gambone, Italy, c. 1990
By Bruno Gambone
Located in New York City, NY
Figurative glazed ceramic sculpture with steel base by Bruno Gambone, Italy, c. 1990.
Steel
Bruno Gambone Stoneware Abstract Sculpture Cat II
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Munich, DE
Cream white glazed ceramic cat made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s, signed Gambone Italy on the bottom.
Stoneware
Bruno Gambone Stoneware Abstract Cow Sculpture 1970s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Munich, DE
Bruno Gambone abstract stoneware sculpture cow in cream white glazed ceramic made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s, signed Gambone Italy on the bottom.
Stoneware
$3,355Sale Price|20% Off
Tondo Glass Sculpture by Bruno Gambone for VeArt 1970s
By VeArt, Bruno Gambone
Located in Benalmadena, ES
From the beginning, the geometric sign of the "tondo" has constituted an inspiring harmonious model of figures, volumes, colors and light. This work by Bruno Gambone is rooted in thi...
Metal, Chrome
Ceramic Sculpture with Steel Base by Bruno Gambone, Italy, c. 1990
By Bruno Gambone
Located in New York City, NY
Figurative glazed ceramic sculpture with new steel base by Bruno Gambone, Italy, c. 1990
Bronze
Bruno Gambone Stoneware Sculpture Sitting Lion 1975
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Munich, DE
Cream white glazed and black ceramic sitting lion made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s, signed Gambone Italy on the bottom.
Stoneware
$6,100Sale Price|36% Off
Vintage Matt Glazed Ceramic Horse by Bruno Gambone
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Large matt glazed ceramic horse by the celebrated ceramicist Bruno Gambone. This particular subject matter is an unusual one for this artist. Ital...
Ceramic
Bruno Gambone Stoneware Horse Raw 1975
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Munich, DE
Raw glazed ceramic horse made by Bruno Gambone from 1975, signed Gambone on the bottom. Very rare in the raw version.
Stoneware
Bruno Gambone abstract crocodile sculpture Italy 1975
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This ceramic decorative abstract crocodile sculpture, crafted by the renowned Italian artist Bruno Gambone in 1975, is a striking representation from his highly collected animal seri...
Ceramic
Bruno Gambone Stoneware Elephant Limited Edition 1975 Set of 3
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Munich, DE
Cream white glazed ceramic Elephant made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s, signed Gambone Italy on the bottom. Excellent vintage condition. Only three available, the right one on the fi...
Stoneware
Vintage Glass VeArt Venice Lattimo by Bruno Gambone, 1975
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Biella, IT
Veart Venice lattimo glass disc with metal base / stand design Bruno Gambone years ’75 limited edit of 34/199 rare perfect condition A The measures signed are with the metal pedes...
Metal
Studio Pottery Incised Stoneware Box Signed "Polk 70"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1970 Polk stoneware "box" with a brown matte glaze that bears a wood-like appearance. Incised floral detail present on all sides. "Polk '70" signature present to the underside.
Ceramic
Bruno Gambone Italian White Brown Stoneware Vase 1970s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Gres Stoneware vase designed and produced by Italian artist Bruno Gambone in shades of white and brown, production Italy 1970s Signed Gambone Italy under the vase.
Ceramic
Bruno Gambone Ceramic/Pottery Bottle/ Vase Signed
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sweet vase/bottle by the well known artist Bruno Gambone . signed and Italy in bottom.
Pottery, Ceramic
Bruno Gambone Stoneware or Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1970s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in New York, NY
Bruno Gambone tall stoneware or ceramic vase or bottle in dark brown and matte off-white glaze with incised line around upper area below the bottle neck, Italy, 1970s. Marked with gl...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Ceramic Bull Sculpture attributed to Bruno Gambone, 1980s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Antwerp, BE
A graphic stylistic impression of a beautiful sculptural bull animal figure, a collector's item for your interior attributed to Bruno Gambon made in Italy 1980s, molded in white clay...
Ceramic
Painted Ceramic Pitcher Vase by Bruno Gambone 1970s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Milano, MI
Hand-painted ceramic pitcher, made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s Ø cm 20 h cm 17 Bruno Gambone (1936-2021) was an influential Italian ceramicist and artist, widely recognized for h...
Ceramic
$6,370Sale Price|35% Off
H 22 in W 9.25 in D 3 in
Bruno Gambone Vase, Ceramic, Abstract, Earth Tones, Signed
By Bruno Gambone
Located in New York, NY
Bruno Gambone Vase, Ceramic, Abstract, Earthtones, Signed. Tall hand thrown stoneware vase, with elongated neck and rectangular body, decorated on both sides with abstract expression...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$191
H 8.27 in W 2.37 in D 6.3 in
Midcentury Ceramic Porcelain Decorative Horse Sculpture, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Horse sculpture was produced in England. Only one item available.
Ceramic, Porcelain
1990s Hand Carved Grey Sandstone Lying Lion Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s Hand carved grey sandstone lying lion sculpture.
Stone
$6,100Sale Price|36% Off
H 14.18 in W 11.03 in D 4.73 in
Vintage Matt Glazed Ceramic Horse by Bruno Gambone
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Large matt glazed ceramic horse by the celebrated ceramicist Bruno Gambone. This particular subject matter is an unusual one for this artist. Ital...
Ceramic
1974 Studio Stoneware "Birds" Sculpture Signed Pollack
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive stoneware sculpture in matte sepia with pops of blue and green. Interesting form, with bird motifs incorporating cut outs and open exposures as compositional constructs. ...
Stoneware
Bruno Gambone Ceramic Italian Modernist Design Covered Box Desk Set
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ceramic covered box with target design and cup desk set created by Bruno Gambone of Florence, Italy. Box measures 5.5" in diameter by 3.5" in heigh...
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Ceramic Lion by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s)
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian ceramic lion by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). A lion seated on his hind quarter with full mane, his tongue eagerly protruding as if awaiting a meal to be served by the viewer. Or maybe the viewer is the meal? A heart shape is painted on the bone-white chest of the lion and associates with the endearing expression on his face. What a wonderful and heartwarming piece. Signed by the artist on the base: "Gambone Italy". In very good overall condition - please enjoy the many photos accompanying this listing. Upon request a video will be provided. For information, this gallery holds two large Gambone lion...
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Ceramic Lion by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s)
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian ceramic lion by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). A lion seated on his hind quarter with full mane, his tongue eagerly protruding as if awaiting a meal to be served by the viewer. Or maybe the viewer is the meal? A heart shape is painted on the bone-white chest which associates with the endearing expression on his face. What a wonderful and heartwarming piece. Signed by the artist on the base: "Gambone Italy". In very good overall condition - please enjoy the many photos accompanying this listing. Upon request a video will be provided. For information, this gallery holds two large Gambone lion...
Ceramic
Huge Bruno Gambone Greige Stoneware Goat Sculpture
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Munich, DE
Cream white glazed ceramic standing lion made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s, signed Gambone Italy on the bottom. Very rare to find in this huge goat version and in excellent condition.
Stoneware
Bruno Gambone Mid Century Ceramic Yellow Horse Sculpture
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Bruno Gambone lemon yellow ceramic horse sculpture. Signed.
Ceramic
Bruno Gambone Glazed Ceramic Bull Sculpture, Italy, 1970s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in New York, NY
Bruno Gambone glazed ceramic or stoneware standing bull, Italy, 1970s. Signed on underside "GAMBONE ITALY". This graphic and sculptural bull is at once whimsical and austere and make...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Sold
H 7 in W 13 in D 3.5 in
Rare Bruno Gambone Bronze Sculpture of a Snail Artist Signed Circa 1970’s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Rare Bruno Gambone Bronze Sculpture of a Snail Artist Signed Circa 1970’s
Bronze
Sold
H 7 in W 13 in D 3.5 in
Rare Bruno Gambone Bronze Sculpture of a Snail Artist Signed Circa 1970’s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Rare Bruno Gambone Bronze Sculpture of a Snail Artist Signed Circa 1970’s . Retains its original Label.
Bronze
Bruno Gambone Stoneware Sculpture Standing Lion 1975
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Munich, DE
Cream white glazed ceramic standing lion made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s, signed Gambone Italy on the bottom.
Stoneware
Bruno Gambone Stoneware Orange Glazed Goat 1970s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Munich, DE
Orange glazed ceramic goat made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s, signed Gambone Italy on the bottom. Very rare to find in the glazed orange design and in ex...
Stoneware
Bruno Gambone Ceramic Bulls, a Pair
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Greensboro, NC
A sublime pair of signed Bruno Gambone Bull sculptures in matte cream and brown glaze. Dimensions of sm bull: 4.5h x 6.5"d x 2.75"w Dimensions of lg bull...
Ceramic
Bruno Gambone Horse
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Munich, DE
Light grey glazed ceramic made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s, signed Gambone Italy on the bottom.
Ceramic
Sold
H 9.75 in W 13.5 in D 4.75 in
Bruno Gambone Vintage Italian Pottery Bull Animal Figure Large Raymor Era
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Wilton, CT
Large vintage Bruno Gambone pottery bull figure in partially abstracted form with repetitive sweeping curves and enameled totemic symbols on a variegated gray ground, circa 1970's. 1...
Pottery