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1940s Bucchero Vase by Gio Ponti

Creator: Gio Ponti -Gubbio Fratelli Rossi
Offered by: White Court Art

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 shown at IX Triennale di Milano 1951.

Comes with a certificate of authenticity. Purchased from the Ponti family

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	bucchero clay
Condition:	Fair. This vase is priced lower as there is a very slight crack in one handle, possible repair
Creation Date:	1940s
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Incollect Reference #:	229469

Dimensions

H.	13.78 in;
H.	35 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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