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Italian Biomorphic Ceramic Sculpture by Mario Giani (Clizia), 1966

$1,600
£1,208.41
€1,414.78
CA$2,273.14
A$2,312.63
CHF 1,325.37
MX$27,845.51
NOK 15,491.11
SEK 15,559.09
DKK 10,576.72

About the Item

Crafted in 1966 by celebrated Italian sculptor and painter Mario Giani, known artistically as Clizia (1923–2001), this ceramic sculpture is a striking exploration of organic forms. With its fluid, biomorphic silhouette and earthy glaze, the piece evokes a sense of movement and natural evolution, bridging the line between art and artifact. Intricate incised patterns enhance its textured surface, creating a visual rhythm that reflects Giani’s fascination with abstract expression. Mario Giani, known as Clizia, was born in Turin in 1923 and became a sculptor and painter of renown. Around age thirty, he turned to ceramics and terracotta sculpture, signing his works as "Clizia the potter." In the 1950s, he debuted terracotta and majolica pieces inspired by archaic forms, using his distinctive "reticular" style. In 1960, he founded the International Artists Colony in Bussana Vecchia, a then-abandoned village, attracting artists from across Italy. As director of the Sanremo Ceramics School, he later established another ceramics program in Castigliole d’Asti, focused on teaching the disabled.  Giani earned numerous accolades, including awards at the Florence International Exhibition (1965), Castellamonte Ceramics Exhibition (1981), and the Asti International Exhibition (1985). Active in ceramics and jewelry upon his return to Turin in 1967, he continued creating until his passing in 2000 in Bussolino di Gassino. Condition: Great vintage condition. Signed 'Clizia 66' near the base.
  • Creator:
    Mario Giani (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Great vintage condition. Signed 'Clizia 66' near the base.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1.0035818529079E131stDibs: LU5092149567922

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