Ceramic Parrot Bookends by Bruno Gambone, Mid-Century Modern, Italian
View Similar Items
Ceramic Parrot Bookends by Bruno Gambone, Mid-Century Modern, Italian
About the Item
- Creator:Bruno Gambone (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1970s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Marietta, GA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2968312084451
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.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Bruno Gambone decorative objects, serveware and lighting.
- Bruno Gambone Ceramic Pitcher Blue, Italy, 1958By Bruno GamboneLocated in Munich, DEBruno Gambone ceramic pitcher in blue glazed ceramic, Italy from 1958. Measures: H 23 x B 22 x D 15 cm.Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
MaterialsCeramic
- Mid-Century Modern Alabaster BookendsLocated in Los Angeles, CAMid-Century Modern Alabaster Bookends.Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
MaterialsAlabaster
Sold$250 / set - Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Sommerso Art Glass BookendsLocated in Englewood, NJA pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano glass "Sommerso" decorated bookends decorated in a purple/plum color cased in a light blue - clear overlay. The bookends are unsigned - ci...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
MaterialsArt Glass
- Pair of Mid-Century Italian Abstract Marble and Ceramic BookendsBy Fratelli MannelliLocated in Miami, FLVintage pair of abstract marble and ceramic bookends. This interesting design is attributed to Fratelli Mannelli and was manufactured by Raymor. These stylish pair of abstract mar...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
MaterialsMarble
$600 Sale Price / set20% Off - Bookends Italian Marble Mid-Century, ItalyLocated in New York, NYMid-century Italian marble bookends. Art Deco shell inspired design. Made in Italy.Category
Mid-20th Century Bookends
MaterialsMarble
Unavailable$250 - Mid-Century Modern Italian Art Glass Murano Floral Decorated BookendsLocated in Englewood, NJA Mid-Century Modern pair of Italian art glass bookends each decorated with Millefiori decoration of white flora and green leaf & vine cased in heavy clear glass in the form of booke...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
MaterialsArt Glass
