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Marcello Fantoni Italian Sculptural Ceramic Vase with Craquelure Glaze, Mid-20th
$2,371.72
£1,773.51
€1,980
CA$3,267.63
A$3,563.81
CHF 1,887.87
MX$42,725.06
NOK 24,043.04
SEK 21,985.58
DKK 15,088.39
About the Item
Marcello Fantoni Signed Italian Ceramic Vase with Craquelure Glaze, Mid-20th Century
This exceptional ceramic vase, signed on the base with Fantoni’s distinctive mark, exemplifies the artistry of Marcello Fantoni (Italy, 1915–2011), one of the most celebrated Italian ceramists of the 20th century. Fantoni’s works are prized for their sculptural presence and experimental surfaces, and this piece is a superb example of his mastery.
The vase presents an organic, asymmetrical silhouette with a narrow, irregular opening that enhances its sculptural quality. Its surface is adorned with a complex craquelure glaze, blending muted blues, greys, greens, and soft yellows into a marbled effect of remarkable depth. The crackle finish, achieved through Fantoni’s innovative glazing techniques, lends the piece a timeless, aged character while remaining distinctly modernist. Italy, circa 1950s–1960s
- Artist: Marcello Fantoni (signed on base)
- Material: Glazed ceramic
- Technique: Craquelure glaze with hand-shaped organic form
- Dimensions: [Insert precise measurements]
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition; no chips or cracks. Minor wear consistent with age.
- Markings: Handwritten Fantoni signature with symbol on base
Fantoni’s ceramics are represented in major collections worldwide, including the Victoria
Albert Museum in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. This vase, with its clear signature and distinctive craquelure glaze, stands as both a collectible artwork and a striking decorative object. Its rarity and condition place it among the more desirable Fantoni pieces available on the market today.
- Creator:Marcello Fantoni (Author)
- Dimensions:Height: 13.59 in (34.5 cm)Diameter: 6.7 in (17 cm)
- Style:Organic Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950"
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Bochum, DE
- Reference Number:Seller: Expo11stDibs: LU980447909172
Marcello Fantoni
Marcello Fantoni was a Florentine artist who specialized in ceramics. He studied at the Art Institute in Florence, where Libero Andreotti and Bruno Innocenti were his sculpting professors and Gianni Vagnetti was his figurative art professor. Fantoni began to work as a ceramist in 1934, opening his factory in 1936. After the Second World War, he became very successful, and his works are held in some of the world's most important museums (from the USA to Japan).
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