Italian Ceramic Tray by Bruno Gambone, 1950s
A 1950s abstract ceramic tray by Bruno Gambone. The square form is subtly irregular, with gently lifted edges framing a softly variegated surface. Dark, earthy glazes shift across the tray in bands and fields, moving from charcoal and ash to warm sand and iron-rich brown.
The composition emerges through tonal variation rather than relief, with areas of thinning glaze and natural pooling revealing the effects of the firing process. Functional as a catchall or displayed on its own, the tray reflects Gambone’s early exploration of abstraction and surface.
Bruno Gambone (born 1936) grew up in Vietri sul Mare, immersed in Italy’s ceramic tradition. Initially trained as a painter, he brought a painter’s approach to clay, developing a distinctive body of work defined by irregular forms, nuanced glaze compositions, and an intuitive sense of balance between utility and art.
DIMENSIONS: 5"W x 5"D x 1"H
ORIGIN: Italy
PERIOD: 1950s
MATERIALS: Ceramic
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