Studio Pottery Vase by Ivo De Santis for Gli Etruschi, Italy, 1953

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A powerful and highly textural studio pottery vase, designed by Ivo De Santis for the renowned workshop "Gli Etruschi" in … Read more A powerful and highly textural studio pottery vase, designed by Ivo De Santis for the renowned workshop "Gli Etruschi" in the late 1950s. This piece is a quintessential example of the Italian Brutalist ceramic movement, which drew deep inspiration from the ancient, raw aesthetics of pre-Roman civilizations. The vase is characterized by its robust, cylindrical form and a distinctive, earthy glaze. The surface is a masterclass in tactile contrast, featuring deep incised lines at the base and bold, diagonal "brushstrokes" of dark manganese and ochre slip. Subtle pops of oxidized green glaze emerge from the grainy, volcanic-like texture of the clay, suggesting a natural weathering process. De Santis was a pioneer in treating ceramics as a purely sculptural medium. Under his direction, "Gli Etruschi" became famous for creating objects that felt like "modern artifacts"—pieces that possessed the weight of history while fitting perfectly into the minimalist interiors of the mid-century era. This vase is an essential addition for collectors of Italian studio pottery and Brutalist art. This piece has an attribution mark,
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