Shorter and Son, Art Deco Geometric Décor Peach and Mint Marble Planter, English, 1920s-30s

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 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 founder's 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.

Currently held on consignment at Andrews Oakville

This exceptional and rare sculptural work of Italian mid-century Modern design by the Bertoncello Ceramiche D'Arte (estd. c.1956 - c.1999). The form is that of a 3D crescent moon partially embedded into the surface the piece rests upon. Though the form of this piece is rare, the highlight of the piece is to find this form decorated in the rare Azure blue and Fire palette gloss glaze. 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, Contemporary and Mid Century décor, either as a standalone work of art ceramic or functionally as a vase or planter. The majestic size, refined form and overall condition of this piece makes it a rare find. 

CONDITION
Excellent. No chips, cracks, or repairs. There is mild use wear on the interior and negligible movement marks on the underside of the base that is commensurable with the age of the piece. Please refer to photographs as they form part of the condition report. 

MEASUREMENTS
Height: c. 12" / 30.5  cm. Length c. 13.1" / 33.3 cm (across body's longest point). Depth: c. 5.6" / 14.3 cm. Base measurements: c. 6.8" / 17.2 cm x c. 3.5" / 9 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 2.6 kg / 2,555  g

NOTES
Planter Vase will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

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.

This exceptionally sculptural work of Italian mid-century Modern design by the Bertoncello Ceramiche D'Arte (estd. c.1956 - c.1999).  The form is that of a 3D crescent moon partially embedded into the surface the piece rests upon. Further elevating this piece is the richly silky glaze that invites touch, this glaze is one of two Bertoncello signature glazes called the Screziato. This particular shade is the Screziato Tabacco, a sumptuously glaze that is silky to touch, visually, it presents as a refined blending of rich, Golden Ochre, tinged with Sienna which gives added depth. Take a step back to view this piece as a whole and the glaze 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 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 or planter. The majestic size, refined form and overall condition of this piece makes it a rare find. 

CONDITION
Excellent. No chips, cracks, or repairs. Most notable wear are the movement marks on the underside of the base that is commensurable with the age of the piece. Please refer to photographs as they form part of the condition report. The base bears model number '972'.

MEASUREMENTS
Height: c.  10.2" / 26 cm. Length c. 11.4" / 29 cm (across body's longest point). Depth: c. 4.7" / 12 cm. Base measurements: c. 6" / 15.2 cm x c. 3" / 7.7 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 1.3 kg / 1,250 g

NOTES
Vase will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

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.

This striking 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 Sunshine yellow and Demerara brown. This base glaze is overlaid with tactile trails in Talc white, Sienna brown and Powdered Artichoke. 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.

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

CONDITION
Excellent. No chips, cracks, or repairs. Most notable wear are the movement marks on the underside of the base that are commensurable with the age of the piece. Please refer to photographs as they form part of the condition report. The base bears model number '849v'.

MEASUREMENTS
Height: c. 7.2" / 18.3 cm x c. 4.8" / 12.3 cm width (across widest point). Depth: c. 5.5" / c. 14 cm. Base measurements: c. 3.7" / c. 9.4 cm x c. 3.7" / c. 9.5 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 0.5 kg / 540 g

NOTES
Vase will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

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.

This striking work of Art Deco design is by the English pottery Shorter and Son (estd. c. 1900 - c. 1964). The sculpted and abstract jardiniere form firmly displays architectural influences of Art Deco Bauhaus geometricism. The overall shape is that of an oval slice that is an excellent canvas for the tactile décor.

The décor is an alternating pattern arranged with the triangular ridges. The horizontal ridges stagger in height as they wrap around the body and are further complimented by vertical ridges of staggered height. Further elevating this piece is the sumptuous glaze that is a blended flow of Cream, Caramel, Mocha brown tones which are offset by the Steel grey-blue. The glaze palette is similar to that of Raw Ocean Jasper. The visual appeal of this piece is timeless in style but also very much a piece of Art Deco history.

CONDITION
Very Good. No chips, cracks, or repairs. The most notable wear are mild marks on the interior of the planter and a minor flake to the glaze on the underside of the base that are commensurable with the age of the piece. Please refer to photographs as they form part of the condition report. The base bears Shorter and Son's stamp denoting 'Shorter and Son, Stoke on Trent, Made in England".

MEASUREMENTS
Height: c. 3.3" / 8.5 cm. Width: c. 7.1" / 17.8 cm (across widest point) x c. 6.1" / 15.6 cm (across deepest point). Unpackaged weight: c. 0.9 kg / 860 g

NOTES
Jardiniere planter will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items. 

A BIT OF HISTORY
Before the 1920s, Shorter and Son (c. 1900 - 1964) produced Edwardian Majolica ware, creating a broad range of domestic and ornamental ware such as jardinieres, umbrella holders, bowls and vases. From the 1920s onward, their range only broadened however, they would adapt their designs to the burgeoning influences of the period. The design of their tableware and accessories for example reflected the Art Deco influences of the greats such as Clarice Cliff and Mabel Leigh designed for Shorter and Son from 1933 to 1935. 

Sadly, in the early 1960s, the company faced the death of a director Arthur Colley Shorter as well as the loss of a factory in Copeland Street to a road development scheme. Finally, there were significant expenses to convert to smokeless firing to conform with the Clean Air Act. These factors resulted in a decision to accept an offer from S. Fielding & Co. Ltd the owners of Crown Devon around 1964.