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'Bucchero' Ceramic Bust Italian, 1950s
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'Bucchero' female head / bust attributed to Giò Ponti and Carlo Alberto Rossi. Mid 20th century, Italy.
This is a rare and marvelous little mid century ceramic head / bust by Carlo Alberto Rossi after a design attributed to Giò Ponti. Very stylistic and elegant.
The ceramic gets its characteristic black color through a special process in which the oxygen is removed from the red clay. So no paint or varnish is used. This is a technique that dates back to the Etruscans. Many works by Carlo Alberto Rossi and his brother – with whom he collaborated – have the characteristic black color.
The Rossi brothers collaborated with the famous architect and designer Gio Ponti. Several of his designs – including this head – were executed in the Rossi’s studio. The collaboration was a great success. Some of the works were also shown at the IX Triennale of Milan in 1951.
Please note we have a selection of 'Bucchero' pieces by Gubbio artists C. A. Rossi, Sebastiani and Elio Cerbella available.
- Attributed to:Gio Ponti (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 5.12 in (13 cm)Width: 3.55 in (9 cm)Depth: 2.76 in (7 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950-1980
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Meer, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9952244807942
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