Winter Decorative Plate by Alessio Tasca, 1950s

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Alessio Tasca 'Inverno' Decorative Plate, Italy, 1950s. Wonderful and playful early work of artist Alessio Tasca from Italy. Famous for … Read more Alessio Tasca 'Inverno' Decorative Plate, Italy, 1950s. Wonderful and playful early work of artist Alessio Tasca from Italy. Famous for his plastic and very distinct sculptures and pottery works, this plate is one of his earlier works showing the beginnings of his more avant-garde works in the way he uses relief and material. For example, look at the way the light hits the plate and creates all these little shadows the lines and textures cast on this piece. Great colors and a joyful scene, in which we see two children playing in winter. The plate is called ‘Inverno’, which means winter in Italian. It shows a very distinct and quintessential mid century aesthetic. A wonderful piece to be hung on the wall, or for display on a desk or table. Great vintage condition, signed at the back. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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