512
512
Italy, c. 1952
fire-enameled copper
fire-enameled copper
estimate: $25,000–30,000
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This rare collection of enameled copper works presents a full range of Paolo De Poli's vibrant colors over forms designed by De Poli and Gio Ponti. Drawn to the expressive capabilities of enamel, he artistically applied colorful finishes to modern forms, infusing them with enriched surfaces that De Poli saw as reminiscent of the earth and sky. Sold with a copy of De Poli: Smalti Enamels Emaux Emaile Esmaltes by Gio Ponti. Applied, engraved, or impressed siganture to each example.
literature: L'Arte dello Smalto Paolo De Poli, Gottardo, illustrates several examples throughout