Adorable Italian Luster Glazed Studio Pottery Figurine 1960s

'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...

Sculptural Mid Century Studio Pottery Vase, 1960s This is a lovely and very beautiful mid century studio pottery vase with a colorful glaze and a very distinct shape. Most probably ...

Japanese lady sculpture wood fired handmade ceramic pottery. Traditional Japanese young woman small sculpture. Unusual shape beautiful collectib...

Midcentury Author ceramic figurine. Material: Glazed Ceramics Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1960-1969 Well-preserved original condition. This item features Classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design elements. Elements of MCM interior...