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1940s Bucchero Vase by Gio Ponti
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Description
The bucchero is a special clay, from the Etruscan times, was dried in open air and after baked in oven at very high temperature, which removes oxygen and transforms clay into ferrous-oxide, which is a black-glossy-thin paste.
They were last shown at IX Triennale di Milano 1951.
Comes with a certificate of authenticity. Purchased from the Ponti family
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More Information
Documentation: Certificate of Authenticity Notes: Italian Government Ministry of Culture Period: 1920-1949 Creation Date: 1940s Styles / Movements: Modern, Mid Century Incollect Reference #: 229476 -
Dimensions
H. 7.87 in; H. 20 cm;
Message from Seller:
White Court Art is based in Wales, U.K and was founded by Richard Veal after many years of collecting for himself. White Court Art specialise mainly in emerging British Contemporary Art, but we also high light artists from Europe, who we think have merit and deserve attention. We have a passion for tracking, sourcing and curating eclectic fine art from Master Copyists to Emerging European talent. We also offer decorative pieces that bring that “something else” to our gallery.
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