Stunning and rare Marcello Fantoni bowl, made in Italy circa 1950’s. The curvy bowl features a hand painted girl in Regency period costume. All in muted colours, yellow, grey, black and white. Influenced by modern artists of the mid century era and displaying hallmarks of Fantoni’s style. A lovely deep circular form, more of a display piece than a practical bowl or dish. Marcello Fantoni was one of the greatest ceramicists and designers of the 20th century, his pieces were influenced by ancient Etruscan ceramics, and by contemporary modern artists of the mid century era. Incorporating elements of Modernism ​/​ Cubism and Abstraction, this led to his pieces being included in collections of international Modern Art museums and galleries. The bowl has a hand painted mark to the base ‘Fantoni Italy, with the ‘Duomo’ symbol based on Florence’s Cathedral’s dome.