BERTONCELLO CUBE VASE

This is a Stunning and Beautiful Bertoncello vase made by the Italian pottery circa 1960’s / early 1970’s. An iconic sculptural piece of Retro Italian ceramic design by the famous Bertoncello Ceramiche D’Arte. In their trademark style geometric and monumental and resembling large pebbles / modern architectural forms. With dramatic curves, rounded corners and recessed pierced holes, recalling the works of Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth. Very Space Age / Op / Pop Art in form with its curved cuboid form, and sits on two shallow pedestal feet so it floats on a surface. Striking mottled, dripped and streaked glossy yellow and brown tones in the glaze, reminiscent of ‘Fat Lava’ pottery. Designer ROBERTO RIGON Manufacturer Bertoncello Design Period 1960 to 1969 Production Period 1970 to 1979 Country of Manufacture Italy Identifying Marks This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources Sty