Art Pottery Surrealist Moderist Ceramics: Extremely rare Arrigo Finzi Mask Plaque C.1950's

An exceptional and extremely rare Italian Art Pottery Surrealist Modernist design large Plaque decorated with masks on an orange ground.
Of very fine quality, probably an unique (1 of 1 production) piece made by Ceramist and Silversmith Arrigo Finzi
of Milan. The ceramic body probably with 18ct gold in the decoration

Finzi Ceramics were made in small numbers (he made more pieces in silver), usual subjects for him were The Madonna or later comtemporary
shapes. Surrealists pieces are extremely rare (from the period) to find by any artist and always command strong prices.

Circa: 1940 - 1960's

Very good clean condition with no damage or repairs - light reflections in images

Signed underneath as image

13.5 inches (34cm) dia approx

A great Italian Designer piece probably of Museum quality

Arrigo Finzi pieces have been appearing in high end shows and auctions for several years and prices on his works
of art have been rising quickly and strongly as interest in these rare pieces have been growing and pieces ending in Collections and Museums worldwide

Links:

http://media.vam.ac.uk/media/documents/legacy_documents/press_release/30486_press_release.pdf
http://www.antiqua.mi.it/Finzi_Argenti_ott14.htm

Retro 60's, 70's, 80's
Retro Accessories