In this first edition, discover a series of vesels and ceramics, presented in collaboration with Florentine fine art gallery Simone Begani.
This vase demonstrates Gambone's mastery of glaze chemistry and classical form. The soft white surface, marked by subtle glazing and iron spots along the rim, reveals the natural process of firing—imperfections welcomed as signs of authenticity. The flared form recalls ancient Mediterranean vessels while maintaining a distinctly modern presence. Gambone's work celebrates the intelligence of the hand and the unpredictability of the kiln, resulting in pieces that feel both timeless and of their moment.
Glazed ceramic with conical lid and integral handle. The dramatic conical lid recalls ancient Mediterranean covered ceramics, while the execution is distinctly contemporary. A piece that sits at the intersection of use and contemplation.
Glazed ceramic with geometric graffito decoration. Gambone's work bridges primitive forms and a modernist sensibility. This large wall bowl displays his characteristic dark metallic glaze with incised rectangular motifs, revealing lighter clay beneath.
Glazed majolica with sgraffito decoration. Galileo Chini was a central figure in Italian Art Nouveau, and this pitcher exemplifies his distinctive fusion of Liberty style ornament with traditional Italian ceramic techniques. Created at Manifattura Fornaci San Lorenzo in Mugello, where Chini developed his signature aesthetic, this piece represents Italian decorative arts at a moment of profound stylistic transformation.
Blown glass in deep amethyst with pedestal base. Vittorio Zecchin was among the most important figures in Venetian glass during the 1920s, and this piece exemplifies his refined aesthetic. Created during his tenure at M.V.M. Cappellin—the firm he co-founded after leaving Venini—this footed bowl demonstrates the classical restraint that distinguished Cappellin glass from its more flamboyant Murano contemporaries. The simple profile recalls ancient Roman glass vessels, reinterpreted through the lens of early modernism.
