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Salvatore MeliTesta1953
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)
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- Gallery Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3913721472
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