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Vintage Mid-Century Brutalist Copper Ashtray Marcello Fantoni Firenze for Raymor

Description: Vintage Mid-Century Brutalist Copper Ashtray Marcello Fantoni Firenze for RaymorMaker’s marks on verso, read “Fantoni Firenze” and “Raymor Italy”In very good vintage condition Dimensions: 1 7/8"H with a 4 6/8" Diameter Raymor was a US import/distribution company of home decor, based in NY and founded by Richard Irving. They built a special relationship with many European designers, and this included Marcello Fantoni, for the emerging markets in the USA. In the early 50‘s, postwar Italy was in recovery and needed exports while postwar America was booming and had a hunger for modern decor. Marcello Fantoni (1915-2011) was born in Florence, Italy. He was a sculptor, ceramicist, metalworker, multi-media artist and designer. Marcello Fantoni began studying ceramic art at age 12, he continued years of training in ceramics and the arts graduating as a maestro of art in 1934. In 1936 he opened the Fantoni Ceramic Studio in Florence. There he produced ceramic series as well as unique pieces, sculptures and furnishings. Having participated in the resistance, after the War Fantoni worked for the 500-year old Maiolica factory in Deruta, Umbria, renowned for its signature tin-glazed pottery. In the 1950s he refocused on his Florence studio, dedicating himself to larger sculptural pieces and working on many collaborations. Fantoni gave special emphasis to ancient Etruscan ceramic techniques, glazes and colors, heightening the timeless appeal of his pieces. Whether created as a series or as a unique piece, every Fantoni piece was ultimately rendered unique by his hand-painting it. Through the 50s and 60s he made many cubist-inspired vases and ewers painted in colors bordered by sgraffito lines scratched through the paint in a manner evoking Picasso and Braque. Along with figurative and abstract works, the 60s also saw Fantoni creating brutalist piece. In 1970 Fantoni founded the International School of Ceramic Art, dedicated to teaching ceramic arts and experimentation. Maintaining great versatility throughout his career, Fantoni completed projects for public and private buildings, churches, schools, theaters, cinemas, and ships. His works, meanwhile, were collected by important museums worldwide.

Price: 165 USD

Location: Austin, Texas

End Time: 2024-12-12T16:31:45.000Z

Shipping Cost: 9.99 USD

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Item Specifics

Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Artist: Marcello Fantoni

Unit of Sale: Single Piece

Signed: Yes

Period: Post-War (1940-1970)

Material: Copper

Region of Origin: Florance, Italy

Type: Ashtray

Format: Table Sculpture

Year of Production: 1950

Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original

Style: Brutalism

Theme: Smoking

Features: Functional

Production Technique: Torch Cut

Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy

Handmade: Yes

Time Period Produced: 1950-1959

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