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'Bucchero' Ceramic Bust Italian, 1950s

$925
£697.45
€803.72
CA$1,283.23
A$1,437.85
CHF 748.45
MX$17,589.84
NOK 9,500.24
SEK 8,972.86
DKK 5,999.92
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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)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950-1980
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Meer, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9952244807942

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