Marcello Fantoni
Italian, 1915 - 2011
Marcello Fantoni (1915-2011) was an Italian ceramic artist known for his innovative designs and technical mastery. He was born in Florence and studied at the Istituto d'Arte della Seta, a school for textile and ceramic design.
Fantoni's work is characterized by its bold forms, abstract motifs, and use of color and texture. He was known for his experimentation with different techniques, including glaze application, firing methods, and sculptural forms. His pieces often featured intricate surface decorations, such as sgraffito or incised designs, which helped to give his work a distinctive, tactile quality.
Fantoni's ceramics were highly regarded during his lifetime, and his work was exhibited widely in Italy and abroad. He also collaborated with a number of other artists and designers, including the architect Gio Ponti and the artist Fausto Melotti.
Today, Fantoni's ceramics are highly collectible and are represented in major museum collections around the world. He is widely regarded as one of the most important ceramic artists of the 20th century, and his legacy continues to influence and inspire contemporary ceramic artists.
Fantoni's work is characterized by its bold forms, abstract motifs, and use of color and texture. He was known for his experimentation with different techniques, including glaze application, firing methods, and sculptural forms. His pieces often featured intricate surface decorations, such as sgraffito or incised designs, which helped to give his work a distinctive, tactile quality.
Fantoni's ceramics were highly regarded during his lifetime, and his work was exhibited widely in Italy and abroad. He also collaborated with a number of other artists and designers, including the architect Gio Ponti and the artist Fausto Melotti.
Today, Fantoni's ceramics are highly collectible and are represented in major museum collections around the world. He is widely regarded as one of the most important ceramic artists of the 20th century, and his legacy continues to influence and inspire contemporary ceramic artists.
Marcello Fantoni
Brutalist Marcello Fantoni Brazed Wire Church Sculpture
H 22 in W 16 in D 4 in
$ 2,080
Marcello Fantoni
Marcello Fantoni Lamp Base, Ceramic, Abstract, Yellow, Blue, Signed
H 15 in W 9 in D 6 in
$ 13,500
Marcello Fantoni
Marcello Fantoni Raymor Vase, Ceramic, Drip Glaze, Burgundy Red, Yellow, Signed
H 17 in DIA 7 in
$ 3,950
Marcello Fantoni
Pair of Italian 1960s Large Fantoni Mid Century Wall Lights
H 24 in W 9 in D 5 in
$ 4,600
Marcello Fantoni
Marcello Fantoni Ceramic Vase, Glazed Stoneware, circa 1970s
H 13 in DIA 5 in
$ 3,100
Marcello Fantoni
Marcello Fantoni Pair of Spectacular Ceramic Lamps with Chinese Figures
H 30 in W 7 in D 6 in
$ 4,800
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Marcello Fantoni
Marcello Fantoni Vase, Stoneware, Incised, Red, Green, Blue, Signed
H 19 in DIA 10 in
$ 8,500
Marcello Fantoni
Marcello Fantoni Lamp, Ceramic, Green, Yellow, Earth Tones, Signed
H 31 in W 11 in D 5 in
Marcello Fantoni
Marcello Fantoni Ceramic Bottle Vase, Glazed Stoneware, circa 1970s
H 12 in W 4 in D 3 in
$ 1,695
Marcello Fantoni
Fantoni for Raymor Vase, Ceramic, White, Blue, Green, Signed
H 11 in DIA 8 in
$ 2,850
Marcello Fantoni
Marcello Fantoni Ceramic wall plaque, Italy 1950s
H 15.75 in W 11.81 in D 0.79 in
$ 1,992
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