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Nine-piece Valceresio ceramic service from Italy, circa 1940–1950, entirely handmade and decorated with emerald green, terracotta and black abstract motifs, each piece signed on the underside.
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Signed Valceresio Ceramic Service, Italy, 1950s
An exceptional ten-piece ceramic service produced by Valceresio, Italy, during the flourishing years of post-war Italian artistic ceramics.
Entirely handcrafted and individually decorated, each piece features an expressive abstract motif rendered in rich emerald green, warm terracotta and fluid black brushstrokes. The boldly asymmetrical forms reflect the sculptural sensibility that defined much of Italy's most innovative ceramic production during the 1950s.
Originating from the Lombardy region, the Valceresio workshops gained recognition for their distinctive approach to decorative ceramics, combining traditional craftsmanship with the avant-garde spirit of the Mid-Century period. The present ensemble perfectly captures this aesthetic, balancing artistic freedom with remarkable technical refinement.
Comprising a harmonious collection of organically shaped bowls, serving dishes and vessels, the service transcends its original function to become a striking decorative statement. Each element bears the painted Valceresio signature to the underside, attesting to its authenticity and artisanal character.
A rare and highly decorative example of Italian studio ceramics, equally suited to sophisticated entertaining or display within a curated interior.
Italy, circa 1955–1965.
Seller's Story
in the antique dealer business since 1997, very trained for packaging and best quality shipments with best quote on the market, works and worked for international auction houses and antiques dealers
Signed Valceresio Ceramic Service, Italy, 1950s
An exceptional ten-piece ceramic service produced by Valceresio, Italy, during the flourishing years of post-war Italian artistic ceramics.
Entirely handcrafted and individually decorated, each piece features an expressive abstract motif rendered in rich emerald green, warm terracotta and fluid black brushstrokes. The boldly asymmetrical forms reflect the sculptural sensibility that defined much of Italy's most innovative ceramic production during the 1950s.
Originating from the Lombardy region, the Valceresio workshops gained recognition for their distinctive approach to decorative ceramics, combining traditional craftsmanship with the avant-garde spirit of the Mid-Century period. The present ensemble perfectly captures this aesthetic, balancing artistic freedom with remarkable technical refinement.
Comprising a harmonious collection of organically shaped bowls, serving dishes and vessels, the service transcends its original function to become a striking decorative statement. Each element bears the painted Valceresio signature to the underside, attesting to its authenticity and artisanal character.
A rare and highly decorative example of Italian studio ceramics, equally suited to sophisticated entertaining or display within a curated interior.
Italy, circa 1955–1965.
Seller's Story
in the antique dealer business since 1997, very trained for packaging and best quality shipments with best quote on the market, works and worked for international auction houses and antiques dealers
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
10 g
Title additional information
Valceresio futuristic
Number of objects
9
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
valceresio
Designer/artist/maker
valceresio
Material
Earthenware
Style
Mid-century modern
Colour
Green, White
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
50 cm
Width
50 cm
Depth
50 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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