Radice Design - Vase - Sculptural Model 'Pleated' XXL (46 cm) - Optical Art, 1960s - Porcelain White Biscuit
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Radice Design porcelain biscuit sculpture vase, model Plissée XXL (46 cm), Optical Art inspired, dating from the 1960s, about 46.5×26.5×13 cm, white, made in Italy, in good condition with light signs of use and age.
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Prepare to add to your collection an extraordinary piece of Italian ceramic avant-garde from the 1970s. This majestic sculptural vase signed Radice represents the perfect fusion between the aesthetics of Op Art (Optical Art) and the craftsmanship of Italian biscuit porcelain.
Its surface is a masterpiece of three-dimensional movement: a series of fluid and sinuous reliefs wrap around the body of the vase like pleated fabric or a gown blown by the wind. The absence of glossy glaze, typical of precious biscuit porcelain, gives the work a matte, velvety tactile finish that catches natural light and creates games of shadows and shades of rare elegance with every change of angle.
With its organic and dynamic silhouette, this vase is not a simple container, but a true centerpiece sculpture capable of immediately drawing attention in any modern or vintage setting.
Produced in the 1970s by the Italian art manufactory Radice, this piece sits in the golden era of Italian furniture design, when experimentation with geometric and organic forms reached its peak splendor. The base still retains the original factory seal with the Radice logo and the period protective pads.
Pieces of Op Art-inspired biscuit porcelain with organic 70s design are experiencing a strong resurgence among ceramic collectors and international interior designers. Finding a Radice-manufactured specimen preserved in vintage conditions so impeccably represents a rare opportunity to invest in a piece of Italian decorative art likely to increase in value over time.
Dimensions: approximately 46.5 x 26.5 x 13 cm
Good condition, shows small signs of use and age, see the photo gallery
Seller's Story
Welcome to our Catawiki store. Our journey in online sales began back in 2004, driven by a clear vision: creating online auctions dedicated to high-value objects.
Today, more than twenty years later, we carry forward that exact same vision. We are proud to have remained a small, family-run business, yet operating with the solidity and scale of major industry professionals: each year, we welcome more than 100 new clients, purchase over 150 lots, and select between 3,000 and 5,000 unique items to offer you.
Our commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the initial find to the final delivery to your doorstep:
• A Purchase with Social Value: Buying from us means securing a great deal while actively supporting the future of young Italian students. We collaborate closely with 3 graphic design and advertising schools in Milan, Bergamo, and Lecco.
We invest our time and expertise to teach these students the secrets of online sales, professional photography, and marketing. By choosing us, you are tangibly contributing to their education and career paths.
• Field Research and Discovery: For years, we have been personally scouting the most remote locations across Lombardy to find unique pieces, rarities, oddities, and mid-century modern design.
• We Invest Our Own Capital: We do not sell on consignment. We invest our own capital upfront to purchase and restore every single item, taking on all the risks ourselves.
• Direct Dealings with No Intermediaries: We manage every single price personally.
This allows us to eliminate third-party costs and ensure you get the best possible profit margin as a buyer or collector.
• Meticulous Restoration and Quality Control: We get our hands dirty. Every item is carefully restored and verified with an obsessive eye for detail before going up for auction.
• Secure and Eco-Friendly Shipping: To prevent inflated shipping costs and ensure indestructible packaging, my wife and I head out almost every evening, often at unusual hours, to collect heavy-duty industrial cardboard from businesses in our neighborhood.
We hand-select only pre-evaluated, ultra-resistant materials to offer you maximum protection at the lowest possible cost.
Choosing our lots means relying on the historic expertise of a family that has lived this passion since 2004, while investing in the next generation. Our schools and students thank you deeply for your trust.
Happy bidding!
Translated by Google TranslatePrepare to add to your collection an extraordinary piece of Italian ceramic avant-garde from the 1970s. This majestic sculptural vase signed Radice represents the perfect fusion between the aesthetics of Op Art (Optical Art) and the craftsmanship of Italian biscuit porcelain.
Its surface is a masterpiece of three-dimensional movement: a series of fluid and sinuous reliefs wrap around the body of the vase like pleated fabric or a gown blown by the wind. The absence of glossy glaze, typical of precious biscuit porcelain, gives the work a matte, velvety tactile finish that catches natural light and creates games of shadows and shades of rare elegance with every change of angle.
With its organic and dynamic silhouette, this vase is not a simple container, but a true centerpiece sculpture capable of immediately drawing attention in any modern or vintage setting.
Produced in the 1970s by the Italian art manufactory Radice, this piece sits in the golden era of Italian furniture design, when experimentation with geometric and organic forms reached its peak splendor. The base still retains the original factory seal with the Radice logo and the period protective pads.
Pieces of Op Art-inspired biscuit porcelain with organic 70s design are experiencing a strong resurgence among ceramic collectors and international interior designers. Finding a Radice-manufactured specimen preserved in vintage conditions so impeccably represents a rare opportunity to invest in a piece of Italian decorative art likely to increase in value over time.
Dimensions: approximately 46.5 x 26.5 x 13 cm
Good condition, shows small signs of use and age, see the photo gallery
Seller's Story
Welcome to our Catawiki store. Our journey in online sales began back in 2004, driven by a clear vision: creating online auctions dedicated to high-value objects.
Today, more than twenty years later, we carry forward that exact same vision. We are proud to have remained a small, family-run business, yet operating with the solidity and scale of major industry professionals: each year, we welcome more than 100 new clients, purchase over 150 lots, and select between 3,000 and 5,000 unique items to offer you.
Our commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the initial find to the final delivery to your doorstep:
• A Purchase with Social Value: Buying from us means securing a great deal while actively supporting the future of young Italian students. We collaborate closely with 3 graphic design and advertising schools in Milan, Bergamo, and Lecco.
We invest our time and expertise to teach these students the secrets of online sales, professional photography, and marketing. By choosing us, you are tangibly contributing to their education and career paths.
• Field Research and Discovery: For years, we have been personally scouting the most remote locations across Lombardy to find unique pieces, rarities, oddities, and mid-century modern design.
• We Invest Our Own Capital: We do not sell on consignment. We invest our own capital upfront to purchase and restore every single item, taking on all the risks ourselves.
• Direct Dealings with No Intermediaries: We manage every single price personally.
This allows us to eliminate third-party costs and ensure you get the best possible profit margin as a buyer or collector.
• Meticulous Restoration and Quality Control: We get our hands dirty. Every item is carefully restored and verified with an obsessive eye for detail before going up for auction.
• Secure and Eco-Friendly Shipping: To prevent inflated shipping costs and ensure indestructible packaging, my wife and I head out almost every evening, often at unusual hours, to collect heavy-duty industrial cardboard from businesses in our neighborhood.
We hand-select only pre-evaluated, ultra-resistant materials to offer you maximum protection at the lowest possible cost.
Choosing our lots means relying on the historic expertise of a family that has lived this passion since 2004, while investing in the next generation. Our schools and students thank you deeply for your trust.
Happy bidding!
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Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Italy
Model
Sculptural Model 'Pleated' XXL (46 cm) - Optical Art, 1960s
Material
Porcelain White Biscuit
Manufacturer/brand
Radice Design
Colour
White
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
46.5 cm
Width
26.5 cm
Depth
13 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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