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Marcello Fantoni Folk Art

Italian, 1915-2011

Marcello Fantoni was a Florentine artist who specialized in ceramics. He studied at the Art Institute in Florence, where Libero Andreotti and Bruno Innocenti were his sculpting professors and Gianni Vagnetti was his figurative art professor. Fantoni began to work as a ceramist in 1934, opening his factory in 1936. After the Second World War, he became very successful, and his works are held in some of the world's most important museums (from the USA to Japan).

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Creator: Marcello Fantoni
Monumental Brutalist Ashtray by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor, 1950s
By Marcello Fantoni, Raymor
Located in View Park, CA
A green glow: monumental vintage Italian brutalist hand-worked metal ashtray by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor, made in Italy circa 1950. Patinated copper in tones of chartreuse, teal, and pewter. Born in Florence in 1915, Marcello Fantoni wed ancient Italian pottery technique with decidedly Modernist elements, garnering tremendous acclaim both at home and abroad - his work has been collected by important museums worldwide. When Fantoni died in Florence in 2011 at the age of 95, his obituary in the Italian newspaper La Nazione hailed him “the master of beauty.” This stunning piece certainly justifies the moniker. With the signature etched on verso, it is without doubt an heirloom rarity for the savvy collector...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Marcello Fantoni Folk Art

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Copper

Marcello Fantoni Signed Midcentury Italian Raymor Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp
By Marcello Fantoni, Raymor
Located in Studio City, CA
Beautifully designed and textured yellow green glazed studio ceramic lamp by Italian ceramics master or designer Marcello Fantoni for Raymor. Very rare and hard to find style and color. Would be stunning in any setting. Signed on the base. Comes with shade as shown. Fantoni's ceramic works are held in many private collections and museums throughout the world including the Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcello Fantoni Folk Art

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Ceramic

Italian Midcentury Ceramic Vase by Marcello Fantoni, 1960s
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous large ceramic vase in beautiful colors and glaze made by Italian Marcello Fantoni, Florence, Italy, during the 1960s. The vase is signed with his typical signature "Fantoni"...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcello Fantoni Folk Art

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Ceramic

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Marcello Fantoni folk art for sale on 1stDibs.

Marcello Fantoni folk art are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Marcello Fantoni folk art, although green editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original folk art by Marcello Fantoni were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the mid-20th century. Prices for Marcello Fantoni folk art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $660 and can go as high as $1,595, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,552.

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