Rodolfo Gonzalez-Mele - Vase - Bronze glaze, trumpet neck with banding • marked 'Rodolfo' • ca. 1975–1992 - Earthenware
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Wheel-thrown earthenware vase with a bronze glaze, trumpet neck and bandoor, signed Rodolfo on the base, by Rodolfo Gonzalez-Mele, dating ca. 1975–1992; 12 cm high, Ø9 cm, 415 g, multicoloured mid-century modern piece from the Netherlands in good condition with minor signs of aging and staining.
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Bronze glaze, trumpet neck with bandoor • marked 'Rodolfo' • ca. 1975–1992
Scrolled vase with trumpet neck and bandoor under bronze-colored glaze, bearing the signature Rodolfo on the bottom. The signature is documented, so the piece is by Rodolfo Gonzalez Mele from his workshop in Baarlo.
A turned vase by Rodolfo Gonzalez Mele, made in his Baarlo workshop, circa 1975-1992. The base carries his signature Rodolfo, impressed in the clay. The bandoor distinguishes this piece from the bulbous, ribbed vases Botterweg auctioned by him. On the neck and shoulder lies a fine craquelé under the bronze glaze.
For this object, a Buy Now price has also been set, for those who want to acquire it without waiting.
In a glance:
Material: turned earthenware or stoneware, bronze-colored glaze
Dimensions: h 12 x diameter 9 cm
Weight: 415 grams
Brand: 'Rodolfo', inscribed in the clay on the underside
Dating: ca. 1975-1992, the period of the Baarlo workshop
Provenance: from a collection of Dutch ceramics
Description and context:
Bulbous belly on a flat, unglazed foot, a short shoulder and a trumpet-shaped neck with a wide lip. The bandoor runs from the neck to the shoulder. Turning marks on the shoulder and belly show the potter’s wheel. Rodolfo Gonzalez Mele (1928-2014) was born in Buenos Aires and studied there at the art academy. According to biographical sources, in the 1960s he worked as a glaze developer at Loré in Beesel and taught at St Joost in Breda.
Condition:
Good. Neck, lip and foot: no cracks, chips or restorations observed. Lip: a dark, silvery glaze edge, production-owned and undamaged. Glaze: fine craquelé and a few pinholes, typical for this glaze. Foot: two orange glaze spots and a kiln remnant, production-owned. See the photographs. Offered as a decorative object, not intended for food use.
In the interior:
Fits in a mid-century or eclectic interior, on a cabinet, mantel or windowsill. The bronze glaze shifts with the light from dark brown to gold-toned.
Shipping:
Professionally packed in a sturdy box with padding material, for fragile objects a double box. Always insured with Track and Trace. See the feedback from earlier buyers.
Attribution and sources:
The piece is by Rodolfo Gonzalez Mele, based on the signature Rodolfo in the clay. Botterweg, Klinkhamer Antiek and Vormfocus connect that brand to him, and the handwriting matches the base photo from Vormfocus. No other maker with this signature has been found. Jan van der Vaart is named as a stylistic relative, not as the maker of this piece.
You can follow me above by bookmarking my page and clicking the heart next to 'DECADERS Gallery' to follow.
Seller's Story
Decaders Gallery
Region Eindhoven, Netherlands
Our passion lies in 20th-century applied art and design, with a particular focus on the periods Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern. But styles from the sixties, seventies, and later also capture our attention. Each decade has made a unique contribution to the art world, which perfectly reflects our name – Decaders Gallery.
Thanks to our love for art and design, we present new, exceptional decorative objects weekly. In addition, we have a broad interest in Asian art, antiques, and collectibles.
Our scavenges across Europe have led to a valuable network of like-minded enthusiasts who help us track down unique finds. This network has paid off: we are proud to have supplied artworks to renowned museums, including:
Museums & collections
Netherlands:
• CODA Museum, Apeldoorn
• Drents Museum, Assen
• National Textile Museum, Tilburg
• National Glass Museum, Leerdam
• Museum 'Amsterdam School' ('t Schip), Amsterdam
• PSV Football Museum, Eindhoven
• National War Museum, Overloon
Belgium:
• Musée de la Famenne, Marche-en-Famenne
• Museum of Natural Sciences, Belgium
Spain:
• Maritime Museum, Barcelona
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We warmly invite you to visit our auctions with surprising artworks and to follow us on Instagram. Discover your favorite decade at Decaders Gallery!
Marc van der Heijden
Decaders Gallery, Netherlands.
Translated by Google TranslateBronze glaze, trumpet neck with bandoor • marked 'Rodolfo' • ca. 1975–1992
Scrolled vase with trumpet neck and bandoor under bronze-colored glaze, bearing the signature Rodolfo on the bottom. The signature is documented, so the piece is by Rodolfo Gonzalez Mele from his workshop in Baarlo.
A turned vase by Rodolfo Gonzalez Mele, made in his Baarlo workshop, circa 1975-1992. The base carries his signature Rodolfo, impressed in the clay. The bandoor distinguishes this piece from the bulbous, ribbed vases Botterweg auctioned by him. On the neck and shoulder lies a fine craquelé under the bronze glaze.
For this object, a Buy Now price has also been set, for those who want to acquire it without waiting.
In a glance:
Material: turned earthenware or stoneware, bronze-colored glaze
Dimensions: h 12 x diameter 9 cm
Weight: 415 grams
Brand: 'Rodolfo', inscribed in the clay on the underside
Dating: ca. 1975-1992, the period of the Baarlo workshop
Provenance: from a collection of Dutch ceramics
Description and context:
Bulbous belly on a flat, unglazed foot, a short shoulder and a trumpet-shaped neck with a wide lip. The bandoor runs from the neck to the shoulder. Turning marks on the shoulder and belly show the potter’s wheel. Rodolfo Gonzalez Mele (1928-2014) was born in Buenos Aires and studied there at the art academy. According to biographical sources, in the 1960s he worked as a glaze developer at Loré in Beesel and taught at St Joost in Breda.
Condition:
Good. Neck, lip and foot: no cracks, chips or restorations observed. Lip: a dark, silvery glaze edge, production-owned and undamaged. Glaze: fine craquelé and a few pinholes, typical for this glaze. Foot: two orange glaze spots and a kiln remnant, production-owned. See the photographs. Offered as a decorative object, not intended for food use.
In the interior:
Fits in a mid-century or eclectic interior, on a cabinet, mantel or windowsill. The bronze glaze shifts with the light from dark brown to gold-toned.
Shipping:
Professionally packed in a sturdy box with padding material, for fragile objects a double box. Always insured with Track and Trace. See the feedback from earlier buyers.
Attribution and sources:
The piece is by Rodolfo Gonzalez Mele, based on the signature Rodolfo in the clay. Botterweg, Klinkhamer Antiek and Vormfocus connect that brand to him, and the handwriting matches the base photo from Vormfocus. No other maker with this signature has been found. Jan van der Vaart is named as a stylistic relative, not as the maker of this piece.
You can follow me above by bookmarking my page and clicking the heart next to 'DECADERS Gallery' to follow.
Seller's Story
Decaders Gallery
Region Eindhoven, Netherlands
Our passion lies in 20th-century applied art and design, with a particular focus on the periods Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern. But styles from the sixties, seventies, and later also capture our attention. Each decade has made a unique contribution to the art world, which perfectly reflects our name – Decaders Gallery.
Thanks to our love for art and design, we present new, exceptional decorative objects weekly. In addition, we have a broad interest in Asian art, antiques, and collectibles.
Our scavenges across Europe have led to a valuable network of like-minded enthusiasts who help us track down unique finds. This network has paid off: we are proud to have supplied artworks to renowned museums, including:
Museums & collections
Netherlands:
• CODA Museum, Apeldoorn
• Drents Museum, Assen
• National Textile Museum, Tilburg
• National Glass Museum, Leerdam
• Museum 'Amsterdam School' ('t Schip), Amsterdam
• PSV Football Museum, Eindhoven
• National War Museum, Overloon
Belgium:
• Musée de la Famenne, Marche-en-Famenne
• Museum of Natural Sciences, Belgium
Spain:
• Maritime Museum, Barcelona
---
We warmly invite you to visit our auctions with surprising artworks and to follow us on Instagram. Discover your favorite decade at Decaders Gallery!
Marc van der Heijden
Decaders Gallery, Netherlands.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Weight
415 g
Country of origin
Netherlands
Model
Bronze glaze, trumpet neck with banding • marked 'Rodolfo' • ca. 1975–1992
Designer/artist/maker
Rodolfo Gonzalez-Mele
Material
Earthenware
Style
Mid-century modern
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
12 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
9 cm
Diameter
9 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980, 1980-1990
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