Céramique italienne - Attribution possible à Fratelli Fanciullacci ou à Bitossi - Très rare - Double handled vase - Double-handled vase - Mid-Century ceramic - Sgraffito technique – Italy, circa 1950–60 – Height 25.5 - Terracotta, Majolica, Faience - Very good condition - 1.9 kg

Exceptional and rare collectible ceramic vase from Italy, produced in the mid-20th century. This piece stands out for its high-quality work using the traditional sgraffito technique. The pattern was entirely hand-engraved in the engobe before firing, revealing the color of the underlying terracotta and creating the textured contrast typical of Italian modernist design of that era.

It is a typical creation from the workshops of Nove, Bassano del Grappa, or Tuscany.

Description of the vase:

This ceramic vase features an amphora silhouette, characterized by a generous, rounded body, a flat, flared neck, and a circular pedestal that gives it beautiful stability. It is equipped with two sculptural side handles whose shapes extend harmoniously with the amphora’s silhouette and contribute to its sculptural character.
With its impressive height of 26 cm, this vase has a superb graphic presence.
It is a true collectible piece bearing a workshop mark under its base: a hollow-stamped "V" + ITALY under the base, a traditional clay-marking mode that confirms authentic Italian manufacture, typical of fine earthenware workshops in the second half of the 20th century.

The decoration:
This piece stands out for remarkable texturing, offering a striking contrast between a beige raw clay background, deeply scarified to resemble rock, and a naturalistic high-relief motif entirely enhanced with a flowing, glossy carmine glaze. The sculpted motifs unfold broad stylized oak leaves following the vase’s vertical curves around a central tulip button, while the base is adorned with vertical gadroons recalling Neo-Classical architectural lines. A piece with a clearly Brutalist character.

A truly unique work of art, hard to find on the market, ideal for elevating a contemporary, chic, Provençal, or Mediterranean interior… or to complete a Mid-Century or Italian ceramics collection from this period.
Photos 6 to 8 will allow you to discover it and envision it in three different interiors.

Detailed description:

- Item features: Double-handled vase.
- Origin: Italy / Nove, Bassano del Grappa or Tuscany.
- Artist and Manufacture: Possible attribution to Fratelli Fanciullacci or Bitossi.
- Era: Mid-20th century (1950s–1960s)
- Style: Brutalist / Mid-Century Modern / Italian Sgraffito.
- Signature: Appears to be signed under the base with a "V"? + the hollow-stamped "ITALY" in the mass under the white enamel. This traditional clay-marking method confirms authentic Italian manufacture, typical of fine earthenware workshops in the second half of the 20th century.
- Material: Terracotta / Faience / Majolica / Glazed ceramic
- Technique: Sgraffito: This technique involves selective glazing. A stunning artisanal work from the mid-century. The vegetal decor was entirely carved by hand with a stylus (sgraffito technique), creating deep clean incisions in the clay to detach motifs from the background. The beige background features a rough, matte texture that mimics rock, contrasting beautifully with a bright carmine glaze.

- Dimensions:
* Height: 25.5 cm
* Width: 18.5 cm at the widest point of the belly and 17 cm between the two handles.
* Neck diameter: 10 cm.
- Weight: 1.9 kg.
- Colors: Glossy carmine red, raw beige/ochre textured, interior white.
- Condition: Very good condition, no chips, no cracks. Some normal signs of use. (see numerous photos) The vase is superb and has retained a magnificent carmine glaze that showcases it beautifully.

Shipping:
Carefully and securely packed (new double boxes, new thick bubble wrap).
Signature required on delivery with tracking number.

Our shipping price includes insurance, packing costs, pickup, signature on delivery, and varies according to package weight, object value, and destination.

- WITHIN the EU: Shipping via Colissimo-La Poste within the European Union. Other carriers available on request (any extra charges, if any, will be borne by the buyer).

- OUTSIDE the EU: Shipping only by Colissimo/La Poste outside the European Union; however, if you prefer another carrier outside the EU, this is possible but will require a new calculation and possibly a significant additional cost depending on the package, the object, and the country, which will be borne by the buyer.

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