Bertoncello Ceramiche Screziato Tabacco Glaze Sculptured Soft Twist Dish, 1960s-80s

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This ultra-chic work of mid-century Modern ceramic is by Italian pottery Bertoncello Ceramiche D'Arte (estd. c. 1956 - c. 1999). The sculptural form firmly displays influences of Modernist design and even Escher-esque optical illusion qualities. The overall shape is that of circle with a soft stretch upwards on one side. This particular variant of soft twist dish is more subtle in its geometric variations, with an understated elongation of one of the "lobes" of the dish.

Further elevating this piece is the sumptuous glaze that is immensely silky and invites touch, this glaze is one of two Bertoncello signature glazes called the Screziato. This particular shade is the Screziato Tabacco, a refined blending of rich and Golden Ochre, tinged with Sienna which gives added depth.

Like many other Italian potteries that were popular during the mid-century period, little is known about the pottery but the exceptional quality of design undeniably speaks for itself.

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• Dimensions: Height: c. 4.3" / 11.0 cm x c. 9.8" / 25.0 cm length (across longest point). Width: c. 9.8" / 25.0 cm (across widest point). Base measurements: c. 4.7" / 12.0 cm x c. 3.7" / 9.5 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 1.3 kg / 1,310 g
• Condition: Excellent. No chips, cracks or repairs. The most notable wear are movement marks on the underside of the base, on the four feet and is commensurable with age of the piece. Please refer to photographs as they form part of the condition report. Base bears model number '969'.

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• Fabric Content: Ceramic
• Vendor Colour Code: TAN
• Vendor Style Code: 6101-0029
• Andrews SKU: 6101-0029

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