Guido Gambone - I.C.S. - Vietri - Industria Ceramica Saleritana - 1930

Producer: I.C.S. Industria Ceramica Saleritana (early work by Guido Gambone and rare!) Designer: Guido Gambone. Period: 1930. Dimensions: 11 X 16 X 9 cm. Condition: miniscule 'fleabite' on the top edge (0.3) mm, barely visible, otherwise pristine (collector's item!) The story of Guido Gambone at I.C.S: Guido Gambone (1909 – 1969) is one of the most important and influential Italian ceramic artist in the mid 20th century- He was born in Montella, Avellino in Italy in 1909 and moved with his parents to Vietri in 1927. He started his career at the local Avallone pottery, continued his training at Manifattura Artistica Ceramica Salernitana before moving to the famous I.C.S. (Industria Ceramica Salernitana). He became artistic director at I.C.S. In 1935. Following, he started his own potteries, La Faenzerella in Vietri and later La Tirrena in Florence. He died at the age of sixty, in 1969. Gambone's work fused painting, primitivism, tradition, and modern artistic movements and became enormously influential. In 1939 he moved back to Vietri and started experimenting with thick, glassy glazes- In 1943 he founded the La Faenzerella pottery in the town, together with Andrea D'Arienzo (1911-1995). The development of the company was stalled due to the war, but already in 1947 Guido won the prestigious “Premio Faenza” award. Production expanded and pieces were typically decorated with rough and dense glazes made from a combination of glass and sand. Colors varied from earthy tones to vibrant primaries, softened by the thick glazes. Patterns were varied, but always strong and reminiscent of oil paintings. His pieces had a strong primitive feel, quite typical of Vietri pottery. Discover the timeless beauty of this unique ceramic vase, designed by the renowned Guido Gambone. This masterpiece from the 1930s, crafted by the prestigious Industria Ceramica Saleritana, exudes the sophistication of the Art Deco style. The vibrant colors and detailed images bring a touch of elegance.