Large XX Century Italian Ceramic Sculptural Vessel, Signed G. Crestani, 1959

A unique large sculptural ceramic vase inspired by Picasso's  and Miro's work of this time period.  This striking glazed earthenware vase features hand painted abstract faces mixed with primary colors, intersecting geometric grid work, and bold black linework characteristic of the mid 20th Century European art movement.

Origin: Italy

Dating: 1959

Dimensions: 20" wide,  8" deep, 14" high

Giordano Crestani (1928–1967) was a mid-20th-century Italian sculptor and ceramic artist renowned for his expressive works in glazed terracotta, relief carvings, and fine art drawings. Operating during the vibrant post-war Italian art movement.

Examples of his works with signature: procivitate.assisi.museum/it/artwork/1878-orazione-di-gesu-nellorto