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Salvatore Meli
Testa

1953

About the Item

Exhibited in Rome in 1953 with the exhibition label affixed inside. Glazed ceramic, Hand-formed sculpture of a head with abstract surface decoration. Sicilian-born and active in Rome, Salvatore Meli drew from the richness and dignity of Etruscan and Greek pottery, establishing a distinctive style. Examples of his work can be found in the book titled " La Ceramica in Italia" along with works by Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori, Lucio Fontana and other important mid- century Italian Artists. Pieces by Meli are very rare to find.
  • Creator:
    Salvatore Meli (1929 - 2011)
  • Creation Year:
    1953
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3913721472
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