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A rare and expressive 1950s work by American studio artist Ed Langbein, executed during his time working in Italy. This …
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A rare and expressive 1950s work by American studio artist Ed Langbein, executed during his time working in Italy. This hand-painted ceramic vase captures the dialogue between American studio craft and Italian mid-century design at its most refined.
The tall, slender form becomes a striking vertical canvas for Langbein’s graphic surface work. Bold black striping is rhythmically offset by fine red lines over a crisp white ground, creating a strong architectural presence. Inside the elongated lip, a hand-painted female face emerges - an intimate and unexpected detail that transforms the piece into narrative studio art.
Langbein’s works are held in major institutional collections including the Museum of Modern Art, reinforcing the importance and collectibility of his work. Pieces from his Italian 1950s period remain especially scarce and highly sought after.
A museum-relevant example of mid-century studio ceramics with exceptional presence and rarity.
Details:
• Hand-painted ceramic vase
• Signed by Ed Langbein
• Made in Italy, 1950s
• Black and red striping on white ground
• Interior lip with hand-painted female portrait
• Rare Italian-period studio work
• Good vintage condition with minor age-appropriate wear
Dimensions:
• 12.5” H
• 3” W
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- Dimensions
- 3ʺW × 3ʺD × 12.5ʺH
- Styled After
- Aldo Londi
- Bitossi
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- In very good vintage condition In very good vintage condition less
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