Vintage Italian Ceramic Amphora by Bruno Gambone (circa 1980s)

Ceramic Italian decorative vase by Bruno Gambone (circa 1980s). A sensuous amphora-shaped piece featuring an oatmeal-hued, wide body that narrows upwards towards a dark chocolate brown elongated neck . Similarly, the base narrows to a flat bottom for structural support. Whimsically, a shadowy band subtly transitions into an elegant sage green even lower down. There is a removable top as you see in the photos. That top appears to have been restored as there is a crack midway down. Fortunately, this is not visually detrimental to the viewer as it is invisible with the top in place.

Although its presence is modern, its shape and finish have their origins in very early works. It certainly is a sculptural work of art. An earthenware piece such as this one would be an elegant and stylish addition to your home or office. In good overall condition all things considered. Signed: 'Gambone Italy' on the underside. Please enjoy the many photos accompanying this listing. Upon request a video will be provided. Please also note, our gallery has a differently-shaped companion piece to this ceramic on this platform.

About the Artist: The Gambone ceramics have had two very distinct phases of artistic expression in their history. That of Guido Gambone, arguably Italy's most prominent contemporary ceramicist of the 1950s and '60s, and that of his son, Bruno Gambone, who is still at work. The father's work was more exuberant and colourful. Bruno, who returned to Florence in 1969 to keep the ceramic studio running after his father died, became intent on expressing his own very different artistic vision. For the most part, his work was influenced by '60s and '70s minimalist art. The forms are more rectilinear, the decoration very simple and the tones muted. During a stint in New York, Bruno spent time with the likes of Robert Rauschenberg, Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol, and gained much experience in the fields of painting, sculpture, cinema and theatre. His ceramic pieces have become internationally collectible works of art. 

Dimensions:

H 27 cm / 10.6"

W 17.5 cm / 6.9"

D 11 cm / 4.3"