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Carlo Zauli Ceramic Vase

$3,500
£2,635.18
€3,061.72
CA$4,928.05
A$5,490.20
CHF 2,880.24
MX$67,057.10
NOK 36,469.29
SEK 34,174.74
DKK 22,853.32

About the Item

Black and gray iconic mottled glaze vase by Carlo Zauli. The black potion of the glaze is composed of both matte and glossy glaze. The vase, the archetype of every ceramist, is central to the research of the initial period of Carlo Zauli who, after leaving the Faenza Institute of Art, immediately dedicated himself to contemporary production, and within only a few years began to innovate its techniques, shapes and decorative choices from 1950-1967. After this period he turned to making more sculptural pieces, distorting the sculpture and vases.
  • Creator:
    Carlo Zauli (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1962
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU819828729672

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