Floral Vase by Giovanni Gariboldi for Richard Ginori, Italy, 1950s

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An exceptionally elegant ceramic vase designed by Giovanni Gariboldi for Richard Ginori, Italy, circa 1950. The vase is distinguished by … Read more An exceptionally elegant ceramic vase designed by Giovanni Gariboldi for Richard Ginori, Italy, circa 1950. The vase is distinguished by its beautifully balanced, architectural silhouette: a generous rounded body rises into a short, widely flared neck, enriched at its base by a delicate sequence of vertical fluting.

The sculptural profile reflects the refined formal language developed at Richard Ginori under Gio Ponti and subsequently continued by Gariboldi, whom Ponti personally encouraged to carry forward his legacy within the manufacture. The warm ivory-white glazed surface is decorated with finely painted floral compositions arranged asymmetrically around the body. Roses, tulip-like flowers, small blossoms, leaves and scattered buds appear in soft shades of pink, yellow, blue and green, outlined with delicate brown lines. Their light, almost weightless distribution allows the decoration to accompany the form without overwhelming it. This floral vocabulary belongs to the decorative culture that characterised Richard Ginori’s artistic ceramics during and following Gio Ponti’s collaboration with the company. Gariboldi absorbed this heritage and reinterpreted it through his own sensitivity, combining sculptural clarity, natural inspiration and restrained chromatic effects. A fine gold line follows the upper rim, while a second gilded band defines the circular foot. These subtle accents lend the vase a precious finish and create an elegant visual frame around its softly craquelled ivory surface. The underside bears the original Richard Ginori “Made in Italy” factory mark and model number, both still legible although partially faded with age. The vase is preserved in excellent vintage condition. The glaze displays a fine network of age-related craquelure, particularly visible in close-up photographs. This is a natural characteristic of historic glazed ceramics and should not be confused with structural cracking. There are also a few small superficial marks, light scuffs and minor traces of age, all accurately documented in the photographs. The gilded details show gentle, period-consistent wear. A sophisticated and highly decorative example of postwar Italian ceramic design, combining Gariboldi’s sculptural sensibility with the enduring artistic legacy of Gio Ponti at Richard Ginori.

Dimensions Height: 28 cm / 11.02 in Maximum diameter: 25 cm / 9.84 in Opening diameter: 13.5 cm / 5.31 in 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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