Bertoncello Ceramiche, Sasso Bianco, Sculptural Winged Vase, Italy, 1970s-1980s

Currently held on consignment at Andrews Oakville

This vivacious work of mid-century Modern Italian ceramic is by Bertoncello Ceramiche D'Arte (estd. c. 1956 - c. 1999). The sculpted and abstract footed cachepot form is sleek and undulating, and further accented with twist-ring decorative handles. 

Further elevating this piece is the high-gloss, sumptuous base glaze in seamlessly blended tones of the rare Azure blue and Fire palette gloss glaze. The sumptuous glaze uses the rich Azure as a base, applied in a glossy, seamless, and silky-to-touch manner. Overlaid onto the base is the fiery palette of orange tones in Flame, Sienna, and Brick that is interspersed with the deep yellows of Saffron and Goldfinch. The final glaze accent is the trails of Porcelain white edging the Azure blue. 

The stylized form, eye-catching glaze palette, and excellent condition of this piece make it a rare find that can be displayed as a standalone piece or functionally as a cachepot. 

CONDITION
Excellent. No chips, cracks, or repairs. The most notable wears are the movement marks on the underside of the feet that are commensurable with the age of the piece. Please refer to photographs as they form part of the condition report. 

MEASUREMENTS
Height: c. 10.2" / 26 cm (base to rim) x c. 5.9" / 15 cm width (across widest point). Depth: c. 7.9" / c. 20 cm. Base measurements: c. 4.9" / c. 12.5 cm Unpackaged weight: c. 1.0 kg / 1,005 g

A BIT OF HISTORY
Bertoncello Ceramiche D'Arte was founded in Schiavon, Italy around 1956 and was first known as LBP, an acronym created with the first letters of the founders surnames Mr Lini, Giovanni Bertoncello and Mr Pizzato.

For many years it was run solely by Giovanni Bertoncello (b. 1930 - d. 2011) and his brother Felice after Mr Lini left the company a few years after the pottery's founding. By the 1970s the pottery had grown to a staff of around 30 with Giovanni being the creative driving force behind the forms and glazes. In the early years Giovanni benefited from some support by a Venetian teacher, Mr. Boatto. Sadly not a lot is known about the company as all its catalogues and archives were destroyed when the company closed in 1999, however, the legacy of Bertoncello's design is undeniable in the history of Italian mid century art ceramics.

Bertoncello's signature designs are often very sculptural, with echoes from geometricism and modern architecture. Dramatic curves, rounded edges and corners, pierced forms and an organic feel are recurring features.

Currently held on consignment at Andrews Oakville

This exquisitely sleek and statement work of mid-century Modern Italian art ceramic is by Italian pottery Bertoncello Ceramiche D'Arte (est. c. 1956 - c. 1999). The quiet yet firmly dramatic form displays influences of Modernist design as well as design qualities reminiscent of Art Deco Bauhaus geometricism. The overall shape is likened to that of an abstracted sea urchin with cleanly arched ridges offering clear delineation for each of the eight segments.

The arcs, curves, and ridges provide an excellent canvas for the rich and sumptuous glaze that is silky to touch and not too overtly glossy. Visually, it presents as a refined blending of rich, Golden Ochre that is feathered with deep sienna, giving additional depth. Take a step back to view this piece as a whole and the effect resembles leather or marbled stone.

Like many other Italian potteries that were popular during the mid-century period, little is known about the pottery but the exceptional quality and timelessness of the design undeniably speak for themselves. 

The statement size, form, and overall quality of the condition make this work a particularly good find. 

CONDITION
Excellent. There is one chip to the glaze on the underside of the vase that does not affect the visual display of the piece and is commensurable with the age of the piece. Please refer to photographs as they form part of the condition report. The underside of the piece is denoted with the model number '109'.

MEASUREMENTS
Height: c. 6.3" / 16 cm x c. 12" / 30.5 cm width (across the widest point). Rim measurements: c. 4.7" / 12 cm. Base measurements: c. 5.3" / 13.5 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 1.6 kg / 1,640 g

A BIT OF OF HISTORY
Bertoncello Ceramiche D'Arte was founded in Schiavon, Italy around 1956 and was first known as LBP, an acronym created with the first letters of the founders' surnames Mr. Lini, Giovanni Bertoncello, and Mr. Pizzato.

For many years it was run solely by Giovanni Bertoncello (b. 1930 - d. 2011) and his brother Felice after Mr. Lini left the company a few years after the pottery's founding. By the 1970s the pottery had grown to a staff of around 30 with Giovanni being the creative driving force behind the forms and glazes. In the early years Giovanni benefited from some support from a Venetian teacher, Mr. Boatto. Sadly not a lot is known about the company as all its catalogues and archives were destroyed when the company closed in 1999, however, the legacy of Bertoncello's design is undeniable in the history of Italian mid-century art ceramics.

Bertoncello's signature designs are often very sculptural, with echoes of geometricism and modern architecture. Dramatic curves, rounded edges and corners, pierced forms and an organic feel are recurring features.

This understatedly chic work of Italian mid-century Modern art ceramic is by studio pottery Bertoncello Ceramiche D'Arte (est. c. 1956 - c. 1999). The elegantly dramatic curved and sculpted form firmly displays influences of Modernist design as well as design qualities reminiscent of Art Deco Bauhaus geometricism. The overall shape is that of an abstracted jug with an extended slender and pierced 'wing' forming the handle. 

The sumptuous glaze uses the rich Azure as a base, applied in a seamless and silky-to-touch manner. Overlaid onto the base is the fiery palette of oranges tones in Flame, Sienna and Brick that is interspersed with the deep yellows of Saffron and Goldfinch. The final glaze accent is the trails of Porcelain white mixed with the Azure blue. 

Like many other Italian potteries that were popular during the mid-century period, little is known about the pottery but the exceptional quality of design undeniably speaks for itself. This work would suit a space with Modernist, Minimalist, and Mid Century décor, either as a standalone work of art ceramic or functionally as a vase.

CONDITION
Excellent. No chips, cracks, or repairs. The most notable wear is the movement marks on the underside of the base which are commensurable with the age of the piece. Please refer to photographs as they form part of the condition report. The underside of the base is further denoted with the model number '957'.

MEASUREMENTS
Height: c. 7.9" / 20 cm x c. 9.6" / 24.5 cm width (across widest point). Base measurements: c. 4.7" / 12 cm x c. 3.5" / 9 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 0.7 kg / 735 g

A BIT OF OF HISTORY
Bertoncello Ceramiche D'Arte was founded in Schiavon, Italy around 1956 and was first known as LBP, an acronym created with the first letters of the founders' surnames Mr. Lini, Giovanni Bertoncello, and Mr. Pizzato.

For many years it was run solely by Giovanni Bertoncello (b. 1930 - d. 2011) and his brother Felice after Mr. Lini left the company a few years after the pottery's founding. By the 1970s the pottery had grown to a staff of around 30 with Giovanni being the creative driving force behind the forms and glazes. In the early years, Giovanni benefited from some support by a Venetian teacher, Mr. Boatto. Sadly not a lot is known about the company as all its catalogues and archives were destroyed when the company closed in 1999, however, the legacy of Bertoncello's design is undeniable in the history of Italian mid-century art ceramics.

Bertoncello's signature designs are often very sculptural, with echoes of geometricism and modern architecture. Dramatic curves, rounded edges and corners, pierced forms and an organic feel are recurring features.

Currently held on consignment at Andrews Oakville

This ultra-chic work of mid-century Modern ceramic is by Italian pottery Bertoncello Ceramiche D'Arte (estd. c. 1956 - c. 1999). The sculptural form firmly displays influences of Modernist design and even Escher-esque optical illusion qualities. The overall shape is that of circle with a soft stretch upwards on one side. This particular variant of soft twist dish is more subtle in its geometric variations, with an understated elongation of one of the "lobes" of the dish.  

Further elevating this piece is the sumptuous glaze that is immensely silky and invites touch, this glaze is one of two Bertoncello signature glazes called the Screziato. This particular shade is the Screziato Tabacco, a refined blending of rich and Golden Ochre, tinged with Sienna which gives added depth.

Like many other Italian potteries that were popular during the mid-century period, little is known about the pottery but the exceptional quality of design undeniably speaks for itself.

CONDITION
Excellent. No chips, cracks or repairs. The most notable wear are movement marks on the underside of the base, on the four feet and is commensurable with age of the piece. Please refer to photographs as they form part of the condition report. Base bears model number '969'.

MEASUREMENTS
Height: c. 4.3" / 11.0 cm x c. 9.8" / 25.0 cm length (across longest point). Width: c. 9.8" / 25.0 cm (across widest point). Base measurements: c. 4.7" / 12.0 cm x c. 3.7" / 9.5 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 1.3 kg / 1,310 g 

A BIT OF HISTORY
Bertoncello Ceramiche D'Arte was founded in Schiavon, Italy around 1956 and was first known as LBP, an acronym created with the first letters of the founders surnames Mr Lini, Giovanni Bertoncello and Mr Pizzato.

For many years it was run solely by Giovanni Bertoncello (b. 1930 - d. 2011) and his brother Felice after Mr Lini left the company a few years after the pottery's founding. By the 1970s the pottery had grown to a staff of around 30 with Giovanni being the creative driving force behind the forms and glazes. In the early years Giovanni benefited from some support by a a Venetian teacher, Mr. Boatto. Sadly not a lot is known about the company as all its catalogues and archives were destroyed when the company closed in 1999, however, the legacy of Bertoncello's design is undeniable in the history of Italian mid century art ceramics.

Bertoncello's signature designs are often very sculptural, with echoes from geometricism and modern architecture. Dramatic curves, rounded edges and corners, pierced forms and an organic feel are recurring features. 

Currently held on consignment at Andrews Oakville

This sleek and chic work of Italian mid-century Modern art ceramic is by Bertoncello Ceramiche D'Arte (est. c. 1956 - c. 1999). The sculpted and abstract pitcher form firmly displays influences of Modernist design as well as design qualities reminiscent of Art Deco Bauhaus geometricism. The overall shape is that of a segment with elegantly extended arches anchored to the 'handle' of the jug created by the circular piercing. 

Further elevating this piece is the sumptuous glaze that is immensely silky and invites touch, this glaze is one of two Bertoncello signature glazes called the Screziato. This particular shade is the Screziato Tabacco, a refined blending of rich and Golden Ochre, tinged with Sienna which gives added depth.

Like many other Italian potteries that were popular during the mid-century period, little is known about the pottery but the exceptional quality of design undeniably speaks for itself.

This work would suit a space with Modernist, Minimalist, and Mid Century décor, either as a standalone work of art ceramic or functionally as a vase. 

CONDITION
Excellent. No chips, cracks, or repairs. The most notable wear is the movement marks on the underside of the base which are commensurable with the age of the piece. Please refer to photographs as they form part of the condition report. The base bears the model number '971'.

MEASUREMENTS
Height: c. " / cm x c. " / cm width (across widest point). Depth: c. " / cm (across deepest point). Base measurements: c. " / cm x c. " / cm. Unpackaged weight: c. kg / g

A BIT OF OF HISTORY
Bertoncello Ceramiche D'Arte was founded in Schiavon, Italy around 1956 and was first known as LBP, an acronym created with the first letters of the founders' surnames Mr. Lini, Giovanni Bertoncello, and Mr. Pizzato.

For many years it was run solely by Giovanni Bertoncello (b. 1930 - d. 2011) and his brother Felice after Mr Lini left the company a few years after the pottery's founding. By the 1970s the pottery had grown to a staff of around 30 with Giovanni being the creative driving force behind the forms and glazes. In the early years Giovanni benefited from some support by a Venetian teacher, Mr. Boatto. Sadly not a lot is known about the company as all its catalogues and archives were destroyed when the company closed in 1999, however, the legacy of Bertoncello's design is undeniable in the history of Italian mid century art ceramics.

Bertoncello's signature designs are often very sculptural, with echoes from geometricism and modern architecture. Dramatic curves, rounded edges and corners, pierced forms and an organic feel are recurring features.