Dear Bidders, I'm offering here a striking pair of sculptural ceramic vases designed by Italian artist Roberto Rigon (1929–2024) for Bertoncello Ceramiche d’Arte. Roberto Rigon was born on June 7, 1929, in Friola di Pozzoleone (Vicenza, Italy). From an early age he showed a strong inclination toward drawing and visual arts. He studied at the Royal School of Art for Ceramics in Nove, where he refined his skills under masters such as Giovanni Petucco and Andrea Parini. Rigon began his professional career in the late 1940s, working for several ceramic manufacturers in the Veneto region, including S.I.C.A., before entering into a highly productive collaboration with Bertoncello Ceramiche d’Arte. During the 1960s and 1970s, he contributed to the development of innovative forms and glazes that became characteristic of the brand’s most iconic production. His work is distinguished by a strong sculptural approach, combining geometric abstraction with organic forms and a sophisticated use of enamel and color. Over a career spanning more than six decades, Rigon remained active as both a ceramist and artist, later establishing his own workshop while continuing his research in sculpture and graphic art. () These vases, produced in Italy during the 1960s–1970s, are excellent examples of Mid-Century Modern design, reflecting the experimental spirit of post-war Italian ceramics and the distinctive artistic language developed by Rigon in collaboration with Bertoncello. SOME ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: * Made in Italy by Roberto Rignon for Bertoncello * Material : ceramic in lava style * Measurements: approx. 1. 33x17x16 cm; 2. 24x26,5x10 cm * Without decoration * Please watch carefully all the pictures, they are also a part of description ( each one can be enlarged ) * I would like to point out that the items I am selling are several decades old and therefore show general signs of use and age, such as minor scratches, scuffs, discoloration, dust, patina, chips, dents etc. - Any major damage -s is / are ALWAYS shown in the photos - * Please remember about Catawiki’s rules and make a payment maximally within 3 days after auction end The vases will be properly prepared for the shipping ( mainly recycled materials ) and sent insured ( up to 500€ ). IMPORTANT: If, however, the item is damaged or lost, please contact me via the internal Catawiki chat. According to EU law for courier companies, in any case of damage to an international shipment, the first step in obtaining compensation is for the RECIPIENT to report the damage to their local supplier within 7 days of receiving the shipment. Only then, after the RECIPENT ( you ) receives a certificate of damage, I as the sender can claim compensation. In addition, the following photos will be required: the damage to the item, the outside of the box with the shipping label, and the inside of the box including the materials used to protect the shipment. Please don’t bid if you don’t accept that. Happy bidding and good luck! ***Condition categories according to Catawiki:*** * „as new” - unused * „excellent condition” - barely used with minimal signs of wear / usage * „good condition” - used with small signs of aging and / or imperfections / defects * „fair condition” - heavily used with possibly minor damage / parts missing * „poor” - heavily used with major cracks, damages and / or major parts missing * „very poor” - showing significant decay, loss of original texture or solidity of the material