Vintage Italian Ceramic Elephant Sculpture by Alessio Tasca, 1970s

About This Piece

Vintage Italian ceramic elephant sculpture by Alessio Tasca (circa 1970s). This endearing, minimalist ceramic elephant is of the Italian school style likely inspired by the works of his compatriot, Bruno Gambone (1936-2021). Combining curves, play- fulness and serious sculpture, the figure oozes character and charm. The glaze is smooth and sensuous and the look, mid-century modern. In fair overall condition with the presence of a minor hairline crack (not affecting the structure of the piece). Maker's mark visible at the inside of the U in the 'legs'. Please enjoy the many photos accompanying the listing for a detailed look. Upon request a video will be provided. About the Artist : Alessio Tasca (1929-2020) was born in Nove, Vicenza, Italy. Tasca was a world renowned prize-winning ceramicist whose creations appear in institutions such as the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and the National Gallery of Modern Art in Rome. His creations have been honoured in l a Biennale in Venice and appeared in the Salone di Milano . Tasca studied at the Art Institutes of Nove, Venice and Florence. He comes from a family of potters and started to work with clay early, first with his brothers, then in his own studio which, during the 1960s and 1970s, became an important meeting place for artists. That was the time when Gio Ponti was often visiting and exploring new ideas in that area and when the international recognition of the design magazine 'Domus' was at its peak. Gifted, rebellious and inventive, Tasca discovered an extruder in the 1960s. This industrial machine became his work companion for his prolific production adding an element of industrial design to his creative process. Later he came to value the idea of producing pieces in small series. Dimensions : H 14.5 cm / 5.7" W 21.5 cm / 8.5" D 11 cm / 4.3".

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Period	1970 to 1979
Production Period	1970 to 1979
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Style	Vintage
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Product Code	UYX-1451707
Materials	Ceramic
Color	White
Width	22 cm 8.5 inch
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg
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About the Creator

Gio Ponti

Born in Milan in 1891, Giovanni (Gio) Ponti studied architecture at Politecnico. After serving in World War I, he worked as Art Director for respected ceramics company Richard-Ginori. Between 1923 and 1927, he partnered with architects Mino Fiocchi and Emilio Lancia. In 1928, Ponti launched both his own architectural studio and the famed magazine Domus. Through the pages of Domus—and, later, those of Lo Stile, which he founded and edited between 1941 and 1947—Ponti influenced international design taste for over 50 years.

Around 1933, he teamed up with engineers Antonio Fornaroli and Eugenio Soncini to form Studio Ponti-Fornaroli-Soncini, which embraced a decidedly Modernist idiom and lasted until 1945. In 1950, he won the design commission for what became one of the 20^th century’s most iconic buildings: Milan’s 32-story Pirelli Tower (built 1956). In 1952, he partnered with architect Alberto Rosselli (Studio Ponti-Fornaroli-Rosselli); after Rosselli’s death in 1976, Ponti continued to collaborate with longtime partner Fornaroli.

Throughout his career, Ponti juggled numerous roles, including architect, industrial designer, craftsman, professor, painter, editor, and journalist. In addition to his prolific architectural work, Ponti’s design credits are also extensive, ranging from coffee machines (the world’s first, the Pavoni, in 1949) to lighting and furniture for the likes of Cassina, Artemide, and Venini.