Sculpture, Dama con conchiglia - 37 cm - Ceramic - 1955
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Hand-painted porcelain vase-sculpture titled Dama con conchiglia, Italian Mid-Century Modern, 1955, 20 cm wide, 37 cm high, 17 cm deep, weight 1403 g, unsigned, in excellent condition.
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Splendid vintage porcelain sculpture vase, hand-painted, an excellent example of Italian popular artistic ceramics from the mid-20th century (circa 1950s/60s).
The piece depicts an elegant lady in period attire standing beside a majestic open-shell structure that functions as a flower vase.
The design stands out for an original stylistic contrast: the sinuous forms and the finish with a glossy iridescent glaze frame a skirt decorated with a bold abstract geometric pattern in colored checks, a clear nod to the graphic influences of Mid-Century design in the postwar era.
Attributed to the refined manufacturing tradition of northern Italy (Bassano/Nove area), the object is presented in exceptional conservation: completely intact, with no chips, hairlines, or restorations.
The base is smooth and bears no signatures or marks, as is typical of many artisanal furniture productions of the era intended for gentlemen’s parlors. A piece of great visual impact, perfect for enriching vintage interiors or collections of period ceramics.
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For over 20 years, I have dedicated myself passionately to the search for and trading of special, rare, curious objects from any era.
Every piece I select has something that catches my attention: it can be the shape, the story, the unusual aspect, or simply that detail that makes it unique.
I am always searching for objects that speak, that tell something to those who know how to listen.
I choose them carefully, photograph them honestly, and describe them as accurately as possible.
Selling on this Catawiki to share this passion with those who, like me, love to surround themselves with things with a soul.
Translated by Google TranslateSplendid vintage porcelain sculpture vase, hand-painted, an excellent example of Italian popular artistic ceramics from the mid-20th century (circa 1950s/60s).
The piece depicts an elegant lady in period attire standing beside a majestic open-shell structure that functions as a flower vase.
The design stands out for an original stylistic contrast: the sinuous forms and the finish with a glossy iridescent glaze frame a skirt decorated with a bold abstract geometric pattern in colored checks, a clear nod to the graphic influences of Mid-Century design in the postwar era.
Attributed to the refined manufacturing tradition of northern Italy (Bassano/Nove area), the object is presented in exceptional conservation: completely intact, with no chips, hairlines, or restorations.
The base is smooth and bears no signatures or marks, as is typical of many artisanal furniture productions of the era intended for gentlemen’s parlors. A piece of great visual impact, perfect for enriching vintage interiors or collections of period ceramics.
Seller's Story
For over 20 years, I have dedicated myself passionately to the search for and trading of special, rare, curious objects from any era.
Every piece I select has something that catches my attention: it can be the shape, the story, the unusual aspect, or simply that detail that makes it unique.
I am always searching for objects that speak, that tell something to those who know how to listen.
I choose them carefully, photograph them honestly, and describe them as accurately as possible.
Selling on this Catawiki to share this passion with those who, like me, love to surround themselves with things with a soul.
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Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Mid-century modern
Material
Ceramic
Title of artwork
Dama con conchiglia
Signature
Not signed
Year
1955
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
37 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
17 cm
Weight
1403 g
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