Colorful Handcrafted Clay Gumball Machine Sculpture in Red

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"Candy Machine Red" is a bold and joyful sculptural piece from the Fake Candies collection—a tribute to vintage gumball machines … Read more "Candy Machine Red" is a bold and joyful sculptural piece from the Fake Candies collection—a tribute to vintage gumball machines reimagined through hand-sculpted clay microspheres. Inspired by the classic coin-operated candy dispensers found across Italian cafés and diners in the 1950s, this piece channels retro charm and playful nostalgia through its textured, high-relief surface and vibrant, multicolored palette. The sculpture is composed entirely of hand-modeled natural clay, fired at low temperature and spray-colored to create hundreds of individually tinted "candies." The glossy red base, topped by a dome bursting with cheerful spheres in blue, orange, yellow, green, and white, evokes the joyful chaos of childhood treats, frozen forever in time. Elizabeth Art Candy’s work bridges contemporary pop sculpture and tactile nostalgia, transforming familiar consumer objects into expressive, collectible art pieces. with its lively composition and meticulous detailing, Candy Machine Red is ideal for collectors who appreciate design-driven art, playful storytelling, and retro-inspired forms. Technical Details: Title: Candy Machine Red Year: 2022 Series: Fake Candies Technique: Hand-modeled natural clay, low-temperature fired, spray-colored Dimensions: 28 x 17 x 17 cm Mounted on a painted wood base Signed on the base The artwork is archived with archive stamp Unique piece, ready to display This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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