Philippe Conficconi, Green Earthenware Head of Man Sculpture, France, 2005

Beautiful green bust of man in green patinated earthenware by Philippe Conficcioni in the midcentury style. Signed. In good condition. Dimensions in cm ( ...

Superb sculpture by Henri Delanne (1940-2003), artist proof (E.A.) of the "Silhouettes" patinated bronze sculpture representing a deconstructed forme-libre modernist women's bust. Si...

This hand-sculpted ceramic bust is a striking example of Southwestern studio art, finished in a rich verde blue green glaze with beautiful tonal variations and a subtly mottled surfa...

'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...