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Vintage Italian Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl Vide-Poche by Carpié Sele-Arte 1950 60
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Vintage Italian Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl / Vide-Poche by Carpie Sele-Arte, Nove (Vicenza), Italy ? Mid-20th Century
Rare sculptural vide-poche produced by the renowned Italian manufacturer Carpie (Carpie) for the Sele-Arte line in Nove, Vicenza. The piece bears the original manufacturer?s label on the base: ?Carpie Sele-Arte NOVE (Vic.) ITALY? with the brand?s stylized ?S? logo and cherub motif. It is also hand-signed ?Carpie? in gold script inside the bowl.
The bowl has a soft, organic squared shape with gently rounded corners and a wide opening. It is made of high-quality ceramic covered in a thick, glossy, semi-translucent white glaze with subtle opalescent reflections that shift to a delicate greenish-yellow tone near the base. The exterior features a deliberate textured, crackled-relief surface that gives it a modern, sculptural mid-century appeal.
The most distinctive feature is the applied three-dimensional decoration on one side:
A stylized gold-metallic fish (or sea creature) with detailed modeling and fins;
A large faceted clear crystal drop (likely Swarovski-type glass) elegantly suspended from the fish;
Two clusters of small raised bubbles/grapes in light blue-grey with gold accents.
These elements create a whimsical aquatic-themed composition that beautifully catches and reflects light. The interior is smooth, pure white and fully glazed, making the bowl suitable as a decorative centerpiece, fruit bowl, or vide-poche.
Dimensions (approximate):
Height: ? 18-20 cm
Width (square opening): ? 18?22 cm
Depth: similar to width
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks or restorations. Minor natural wear on the gold accents consistent with age. Original paper label present with light edge wear.
Notes on rarity: After extensive research across major platforms, no identical piece has been found. While other Carpie Sele-Arte items with gold and crystal accents exist (mainly jewelry boxes), this specific combination of the squared bowl form with the gold fish, hanging crystal drop and bubble clusters appears to be unique or extremely rare. This significantly increases its collectible value.
This piece perfectly embodies the playful yet sophisticated Italian ceramic design of the 1950s?1970s, blending glossy glazes, sculptural applied elements and crystal embellishments.
Ciotola Centro Tavola / Vide-Poche in Ceramica Italiana Vintage di Carpie Sele-Arte, Nove (Vicenza) ? Meta XX Secolo
Raro vide-poche scultoreo realizzato dal rinomato produttore italiano Carpie (Carpie) per la linea Sele-Arte a Nove, Vicenza. Sul fondo e presente l?etichetta originale del produttore: ?Carpie Sele-Arte NOVE (Vic.) ITALY? con il logo stilizzato ?S? e il motivo del cherubino. E inoltre firmato a mano ?Carpie? in oro all?interno della ciotola.
La forma e morbida e organica, di tipo squadrato con angoli arrotondati e ampia apertura. Realizzata in ceramica di alta qualita con uno spesso smalto bianco lucido semi-traslucido che presenta riflessi opalescenti e vira delicatamente al verde-giallastro verso la base. La superficie esterna ha una texture intenzionale con effetto rilievo ?crackled? che conferisce un aspetto moderno e scultoreo tipico del design mid-century italiano.
L?elemento più caratteristico e la decorazione applicata tridimensionale su un lato:
Un pesce stilizzato in smalto metallizzato oro con modellatura e pinne dettagliate;
Una grande goccia di cristallo sfaccettato (probabilmente tipo Swarovski) sospesa elegantemente dal pesce;
Due grappoli di piccole bolle/uve in azzurro-grigio chiaro con accenti oro.
Questi elementi creano una composizione a tema acquatico giocosa e luminosa. L?interno e liscio, bianco puro e completamente smaltato, rendendo la ciotola adatta come centro tavola decorativo, portafrutta o vide-poche.
Dimensioni (approssimative):
Altezza: ? 18-20 cm
Larghezza (apertura quadrata): ? 18?22 cm
Profondita: simile alla larghezza
Condizione: Eccellente stato d?epoca. Nessuna scheggiatura, crepa o restauro. Lievi segni naturali di invecchiamento sulle parti dorate. Etichetta originale presente con leggera usura ai bordi.
Note sulla rarita: Dopo ricerche approfondite su principali piattaforme, non e stato trovato alcun esemplare identico. Sebbene esistano altri oggetti Carpie Sele-Arte con accenti oro e cristallo (soprattutto portagioie), questa precisa combinazione di forma squadrata morbida con pesce dorato, goccia di cristallo pendente e grappoli di bolle sembra unica o estremamente rara. Questo aumenta notevolmente il suo valore collezionistico.
Il pezzo incarna perfettamente lo stile giocoso ma sofisticato della ceramica italiana degli anni ?50-?70, unendo smalti lucidi, elementi applicati scultorei e inserti di cristallo.
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