Pair of Black Ceramic bottles by Bruno Gambone, 1970s

About the Item

This beautiful ceramic bottles are a work of Italian master ceramicist Bruno Gambone, crafted in the 1970s. They feature a rare black decor, matte with glossy details, with details in azure and brown, standing as refined art objects. Both signed under the base, they are a significant addition to any Gambone's collection. They remain in very good vintage conditions, with no defects nor restoration. The taller bottle is 37 cm, the smaller 27. In our inventory you'll find several other pieces by Bruno. For any additional information, detail phots or videos please feel free to contact us, we are always happy to help and guide you through your choice. Please don't forget to have a look at our full inventory, where you'll find more XX Century Italian design gems.

Creator:

Bruno Gambone (Artist)

Dimensions:

Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)Diameter: 1.97 in (5 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 2

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Ceramic,Enameled

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

1970-1979

Date of Manufacture:

1970-1979

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent vintage conditions. Minimal wear due to age and use, no restorations. Both vases are signed under the base.

Seller Location:

Koper, SI

Reference Number:

Seller: 87151stDibs: LU8892238327302

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Bruno Gambone

Known for his prolific mid-century works, Italian artist Bruno Gambone is regarded as one of the most influential figures in ceramics. Born in 1936 in Vietri sul Mare, Gambone was introduced to the world of ceramics at the age of 14 while he worked in the Florence studio of his father, renowned ceramist Guido Gambone.

Toward the end of the 1950s, Gambone left his father’s studio to work at Italian artist Andrea D’Arienzo’s workshop, where he explored other disciplines such as canvas painting and textile decoration. He became committed to painting and exhibited at Florence’s La Strozzina in 1959.

In 1963, Gambone left Italy for the United States. He lived in New York City during a fertile era for creative expression — a time marked by pivotal artistic movements such as Pop art and Abstract Expressionism. Gambone made numerous friends and moved in the same circles as iconic American artists Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Robert Rauschenberg. The Italian native learned more about a range of fields such as sculpture and theater. However, after five years, he returned to his homeland to live in Milan.

While in Milan, Gambone experimented with jewelry design for a brief period. But following his father’s death in 1969, Gambone returned to Florence to run his father’s studio, shifting his attention back toward ceramics.

Throughout the 1970s, Gambone created table lamps, vases, bowls and sculptures, including a series of ceramic animals. He began work in 1972 on what would become his celebrated “Fantastic Animals” series — initially a minimalist collection of stoneware fish, lions, snakes and other creatures characterized by sharp-edged geometric forms.

Gambone showcased his ceramic works at the 1972 Venice Biennale and the Milan Triennale in 1973. The artist received awards from the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Museum of Contemporary Art of San Diego at La Jolla and other institutions.

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