Roberto Rigon per Bertoncello - Roberto Rigon per Bertoncello - Bowl - 768 - Ceramic
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Ceramic sculptural ashtray, model 768, designed by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello Ceramiche d'Arte in Italy, dating to the 1970s, with a beige speckled glaze and tobacco brown accents, dimensions 9 cm high by 19 cm in diameter, in excellent condition.
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Ashtray / sculptural cigarette holder on a table, catalog model 768, designed by Roberto Rigon for the Bertoncello Ceramiche d'Arte manufactory (Schiavon, Vicenza), dating from the 1970s.
The object features a geometrical cylindrical, thick-walled structure, with a deep peripheral concave groove that houses a single through-side hole. The top presents two opposing rows of five parallel recesses for the accommodation of cigarettes.
The piece is finished with the characteristic matte glaze called "Tobacco Speckled" (Screziato Tabacco), distinguished by a tactile texture in beige tones with brownish shading and dark brown edges. The lower base bears the inventory number 768 handwritten in blue enamel, confirming the authenticity and correct cataloging of the model.
The specimen is offered in excellent structural condition, without restorations or chips. Please refer to the photo gallery for a detailed assessment of the surface and patina.
Technical Specifications
• Designer: Roberto Rigon
• Manufacturer: Bertoncello Ceramiche d'Arte
• Model: 768
• Period: 1970s
• Country of Origin: Italy
• Style: Mid-Century Modern / Brutalist
• Material: Glazed ceramic
• Color: Beige speckled, tobacco brown
• Dimensions: Height 9 cm | Diameter 19 cm
• Condition: Excellent, intact.
Ashtray / sculptural cigarette holder on a table, catalog model 768, designed by Roberto Rigon for the Bertoncello Ceramiche d'Arte manufactory (Schiavon, Vicenza), dating from the 1970s.
The object features a geometrical cylindrical, thick-walled structure, with a deep peripheral concave groove that houses a single through-side hole. The top presents two opposing rows of five parallel recesses for the accommodation of cigarettes.
The piece is finished with the characteristic matte glaze called "Tobacco Speckled" (Screziato Tabacco), distinguished by a tactile texture in beige tones with brownish shading and dark brown edges. The lower base bears the inventory number 768 handwritten in blue enamel, confirming the authenticity and correct cataloging of the model.
The specimen is offered in excellent structural condition, without restorations or chips. Please refer to the photo gallery for a detailed assessment of the surface and patina.
Technical Specifications
• Designer: Roberto Rigon
• Manufacturer: Bertoncello Ceramiche d'Arte
• Model: 768
• Period: 1970s
• Country of Origin: Italy
• Style: Mid-Century Modern / Brutalist
• Material: Glazed ceramic
• Color: Beige speckled, tobacco brown
• Dimensions: Height 9 cm | Diameter 19 cm
• Condition: Excellent, intact.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Roberto Rigon per Bertoncello
Model
768
Designer/artist/maker
Roberto Rigon per Bertoncello
Material
Ceramic
Style
Design
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
9 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
19 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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