Gio Ponti Folk Art

Early 20th Century Characterfully stout, anatomically enigmatic Rabbit. Oak. European, Circa 1920.

This contemporary azulejo tile forms a mosaic perfect for kitchen decorations or any exterior space. Made with the Talavera technique. Artist, Cesar Torres portraits the colonial art of Mexico, but this time with a contemporary touch. This wall decoration can be arranged to fit specific spaces or simply hanged as a painting on the wall. The Talavera is not just a simple painted ceramic: its exquisite decoration is the product of a delicate process of alchemy that translates into fine enamels. In Puebla, Mexico few people still produce using Talavera with the ancestral techniques. One of those few is Cesar Torres, Don Cesar learned his art in the workshop of the Uriarte family, an excellent workshop where his grandfather worked. In his creations he uses the black and white mud that is obtained from the nearby hills of Loreto and Guadalupe, and colors of mineral origin that he creates in his workshop with recipes from his grandfather. All the pieces are modeled in a traditional way and go through a production process that usually takes from one to two months, between drying, burning, and painting. Being surrounded by a living tradition, Cesar Torres Jr., learned from his father since childhood. Architect by profession, Cesar Jr. has come to revolutionize and modernize with new designs and ideas of the current world, nevertheless always respecting the tradition of the processes and materials that make Talavera a Creole art...

Gio Ponti painting "I Gemelli", 1970, Italy. A colorful portrayal by Gio Ponti. Acrylic on Prespex (Plexiglas) singed by Gio Ponti on the front, while the paint work is reversed pain...

Large square ceramic wall decor or tile features hand-painted Folk Art style decor with charming detailed motif of two white birds standing next to large flowering plants and red gra...

Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural wall plaques. Modern day couple in three sections each. Copper enamel panels mounted on walnut. In excellent vintage condition with min...

Fine metal painted head horse on horseshoe, circa 1890.  

Modernist large mosaic tile top cocktail table by David Holleman, stunning mosaics,,colors ,,composition.. Classic mid century modern design,, ...

A 20th century French bronze abstract sculpture, signed near the base. Cast in solid bronze and finished with a richly variegated verdigris patina, the work is composed of intersecti...

Early 20th century Belgian oak Folk Art eagle sculpture.

Framed Grafiche Mariano poster of Gio Ponti design, possibly a Domus magazine image.

Fine monumental sculpture in solid monoxyl wood (carved from a single log), dating from the mid-20th century 1940. The work depicts a standing female figure, inspired by the classic...

Ceramic sculpture of a seated female figure. Unglazed terracotta with beautiful texture. Signed T.A.W. and believed to date to the mid-20th century. Measures: 8.5" tall and 8" long.

A fine antique 18th century Dutch Delft pottery tile. Depicting a mermaid in the ocean wringing a snake with her hands. Simply a wonderful Dutch Delft tile! Date: 18th Cent...

Stamped and cut polished metal tribal mask. Foliate headdress, pierced and plated lower lip with pierced ears joining together in a necklace. Three dimensional with lacquered black b...

pair of Vintage polychromes decorated carved hardwood models of recumbent horses each wearing harness on naturalistic base. Beautiful patina with sligh...