ESSEVI, Sandro Vacchetti, "The world and its punishment", polychrome ceramic sculpture

Statuette created based on an idea by Sandro Vacchetti for the Turin-based manufacturer Essevi, entitled "The World and its Punishment," ceramic modeled by slip casting and enameled in polychrome under varnish. The work depicts a female nude characterized by a plastic and engaging pose sitting on a large two-tone sphere centered by a band with a representation of the zodiac signs. In addition to the remarkable beauty and technical skill of the whole, we invite you to observe the refinement of the pictorial decorations that embellish the young woman's headdress. Under the base, hand-painted "M.198 Essevi ItaliaTorino Mod. di S.Vacchetti". Dimensions: Height 39 cm Width 24 cm Depth 21 cm. In good condition. We have other objects by Sandro Vacchetti in our shop, for more information do not hesitate to contact us. The artistic ceramics manufactory "Essevi" was founded in 1934 by the painter, ceramist and designer Sandro Vacchetti in partnership with the Turin ceramist Nello Franchini, both former employees of the Turin ceramic manufactory "Lenci". The company's production, which makes use of, among others, the collaboration of the sculptor Otto Maraini and Giovanni Grande and his wife Ines Panchieri Grande, often reflects the works of the company "Lenci", of which Vacchetti had been artistic director from its foundation until 1933, and consists of figures of women often in fashionable or skimpy clothes. Bibliography for those who wish to learn more Maria Grazia Gargiulo, Sandro Vacchetti and ESSEVI, Ceramiche del Novecento Italiano, Paparo - Napoli 2005 Fulvio Maria Rosso, For virtue of fire. Men and ceramics of the Italian twentieth century, Aosta 1983. The Lenci ceramics, the artists-the secessionists, Milan [s.a.]. «Antiquariato», 32, 1982. Lenci and Essevi ceramics 1927-1947, exhibition catalog, Turin 1982. Luciano Proverbio, Lenci: the ceramics 1919-1937, Turin 1979. Italian ceramics 1900-1950, Milan 1978 The packaging and transport will be carried out in a professional manner. Additional photos will be sent upon request. The object is available at our shop located in Turin in via Monte di Pietà 23/i regularly open 6 days out of 7. For more information, do not hesitate to contact us