A MONUMENTAL VASE, 1950-51

Melotti’s experience with ceramic began with a fortuitous encounter with Gio Ponti in 1930, then artistic director of Richard-Ginori. Melotti became a designer for the firm and a number of his ceramics were exhibited at IV Triennale in Monza the same year. However it wasn’t until after the war when Melotti’s attention turned almost exclusively to ceramic. His distinguished technique and high quality won him the Grand Prix at IX Triennale in Milan in 1951.The present lot is a striking example of this exceptional period. Monumental in size, but yet delicate in both form and chromatic composition, this rare piece conveys Melotti’s interest in geometrical abstraction permeated with lyricism and musical rhythm.

This lot is sold with a certificate of authentication from the Fausto Melotti Archive.