Italy, 1950-55
Polychrome maiolica
Mark on the back: MELANDRI
Bibliografia: R. Cobianchi, The Superfluous Essential. The Ceramics of Pietro Melandri, Ed. Brune Fine art, 2024, illustrated
A unique piece by Pietro Melandri, manufactured in Italy between 1950–55, The Sun celebrates the main star of the Solar System through a mask-like, mythological figure rendered in polychrome maiolica. Celebrated for his exceptional mastery, Melandri transforms traditional ceramic art into a vessel of autonomous artistic expression.
Diam 45 x H 7 cm
Diam 17.72 x H 2.76 in
