Vases & Planters: Elio Schiavon SB Italia Miniature Cubist Vase

Vases & Planters: Elio Schiavon SB Italia Miniature Cubist Vase

R 1,500.00
R 1,500.00
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Vases & Planters: Elio Schiavon SB Italia Miniature Cubist Vase
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Vases & Planters: Elio Schiavon SB Italia Miniature Cubist Vase

Vases & Planters: Elio Schiavon SB Italia Miniature Cubist Vase

Rare Vintage Italian Ceramic Miniature Vase by Elio Schiavon (SB Italia) — c. 1960s MCM Pocket Art.

An exceptional find for serious collectors of international art pottery and Mid-Century modernism. This authentic pocket-sized rectangular glazed earthenware studio vase from the workshops of iconic Italian artist Elio Schiavon (1925–2004) features a gorgeous 360-degree hand-painted abstract cubist architectural motif. Rich glaze pools of turquoise, sunflower yellow, red, and forest green are contrasted by deep incised sgraffito lines depicting a stylized Italian village cityscape.

Hand-signed "SB Italia" directly by the artist's studio on the base, instantly verifying its authenticity and placing it firmly in the high-end international art piece category rather than generic export pottery.

Original Intended Use: Curio cabinet or shelf display piece — a pocket-sized collector's art object.

Alternate Suggested Use: Single-stem bud vase, or a focal anchor piece in a dense MCM Italian ceramic shelf curation.
More Details
  • Hand-signed "SB Italia" on the base by the artist's studio — instantly verifiable provenance.
  • 100% hand-crafted studio art pottery using the sgraffito technique — every line carved by hand, every glaze colour pooled manually before firing.
  • 360-degree abstract cubist architectural motif depicting stylized Italian village towers and archways in turquoise, sunflower yellow, red, and forest green.
  • Miniature pocket vase format — highly coveted by collectors for curio cabinet and dense MCM shelf displays.
  • No two pieces are identical — unique glaze maps and sgraffito outlines make this a true one-of-a-kind object.
Did you Know?

Elio Schiavon (1925–2004) was a prominent figure in post-war Italian modernism who studied at the prestigious Venice Art Institute and the School of Ceramic Art in Nove under master Andrea Parini. His abstract architectural motifs — reimagining the ancient stacked towers and archways of Italian towns through a vibrant cubist lens — became his signature style and are now actively collected by international art curators and interior designers. The global market for original 1960s–70s Italian art ceramics has been booming, with authenticated Schiavon pieces commanding significant premiums at European auction houses.
Origin & Era

Made in Italy, Circa 1951–1960.
Dimensions

Approximate Dimensions: Height 9.5cm, Length 5cm, Width 5cm.
Vintage Condition

Beautiful vintage condition with highly vibrant glazes. Standard micro-crazing characteristic of authentic 60-year-old Italian earthenware — a hallmark of genuine period pieces, not a flaw. No chips, cracks, or structural damage.
Price
R 1,500.00
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