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Creator: Salvatore Meli
Offered by: Nahman Gallery

Description
Exhibited in Rome in 1953 with the exhibition label affixed inside.

Glazed ceramic, Hand-formed sculpture of a head with abstract surface decoration. Sicilian-born and active in Rome, Salvatore Meli drew from the richness and dignity of Etruscan and Greek pottery, establishing a distinctive style. Examples of his work can be found in the book titled " La Ceramica in Italia" along with works by Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori, Lucio Fontana and other important mid- century Italian Artists.
Pieces by Meli are very rare to find.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Glazed handmade ceramic
Condition:	Good. Very good vintage condition
Creation Date:	1953
Styles / Movements:	Modernism
Incollect Reference #:	623540

Dimensions

W.	9 in;	H.	16 in;	D.	11 in;
W.	22.86 cm;	H.	40.64 cm;	D.	27.94 cm;

Message from Seller:

Nahman Gallery specializes in 20th century American and European paintings,sculpture and decorative art with an emphasis on the School of Paris and modernist works.We offer fine works in a variety of price ranges with an eye on quality.