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Marcello Fantoni Ashtrays

Italian, 1915-2011

Marcello Fantoni was a Florentine artist who specialized in ceramics. He studied at the Art Institute in Florence, where Libero Andreotti and Bruno Innocenti were his sculpting professors and Gianni Vagnetti was his figurative art professor. Fantoni began to work as a ceramist in 1934, opening his factory in 1936. After the Second World War, he became very successful, and his works are held in some of the world's most important museums (from the USA to Japan).

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Creator: Marcello Fantoni
Monumental Brutalist Ashtray by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor, 1950s
By Marcello Fantoni, Raymor
Located in View Park, CA
A green glow: monumental vintage Italian brutalist hand-worked metal ashtray by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor, made in Italy circa 1950. Patinated copper in tones of chartreuse, teal, and pewter. Born in Florence in 1915, Marcello Fantoni wed ancient Italian pottery technique with decidedly Modernist elements, garnering tremendous acclaim both at home and abroad - his work has been collected by important museums worldwide. When Fantoni died in Florence in 2011 at the age of 95, his obituary in the Italian newspaper La Nazione hailed him “the master of beauty.” This stunning piece certainly justifies the moniker. With the signature etched on verso, it is without doubt an heirloom rarity for the savvy collector...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Marcello Fantoni Ashtrays

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Copper

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Marcello Fantoni ashtrays for sale on 1stDibs.

Marcello Fantoni ashtrays are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original ashtrays by Marcello Fantoni were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider ashtrays by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flavio Poli, and Alfredo Barbini. Prices for Marcello Fantoni ashtrays can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $440 and can go as high as $660, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $590.

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