Rometti Umbertide - Centrepiece - Ceramic

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A ceramic catchall by Rometti Umbertide, dating from 1930–1940, modelled as a woodland scene with a tree stump and a small pool.

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A fascinating fragment of Italian ceramic history from the twentieth century. This sculptural catch-all tray signed by the renowned Ceramiche Rometti of Umbertide (Perugia) is not a mere accessory, but a true artistic diorama that encapsulates the Italian naturalist aesthetics of the era.
The piece reinterprets with extraordinary plasticity the woodland theme, shaping a gnarled tree trunk that overlooks a small pool of gilded water, surrounded by rocks and relief details that evoke moss. Rometti's mastery is expressed in glossy and vibrant glazes—from the burnished brown of the bark to the bright green of the vegetation—capable of capturing light and yielding a magnificent visual depth.
Born in 1927, the Rometti manufactory marked the milestones of Italian ceramic design, collaborating with the greatest masters of the century. This object, icon of the organic strand and of the "faux wood" production launched in the 1930s, is perfect as an Accent piece on a desk, in a refined entrance hall, or within a collection of art ceramics.
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A fascinating fragment of Italian ceramic history from the twentieth century. This sculptural catch-all tray signed by the renowned Ceramiche Rometti of Umbertide (Perugia) is not a mere accessory, but a true artistic diorama that encapsulates the Italian naturalist aesthetics of the era.
The piece reinterprets with extraordinary plasticity the woodland theme, shaping a gnarled tree trunk that overlooks a small pool of gilded water, surrounded by rocks and relief details that evoke moss. Rometti's mastery is expressed in glossy and vibrant glazes—from the burnished brown of the bark to the bright green of the vegetation—capable of capturing light and yielding a magnificent visual depth.
Born in 1927, the Rometti manufactory marked the milestones of Italian ceramic design, collaborating with the greatest masters of the century. This object, icon of the organic strand and of the "faux wood" production launched in the 1930s, is perfect as an Accent piece on a desk, in a refined entrance hall, or within a collection of art ceramics.
Images are an integral part of the description
Professional and secure packaging is guaranteed

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Italy
Designer/artist/maker
Rometti Umbertide
Material
Ceramic
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
7 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
ItalyVerified
41
Objects sold
85.71%
Private

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