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Renato Bassoli

collection of nine vessels

Italy, c. 1960
glazed earthenware 2¾ h × 6¾ dia in (7 × 17 cm)
estimate: $5,000–7,000
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Smallest example measures: 3 h x 2.75 w x 1.75 d inches. Glazed signature to underside of five examples 'Bassoli Made in Italy'. Incised signature to underside of two examples 'Bass Italy'.

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I endeavor always to do my best, and above all, I try to create things and objects that are good—technically perfect and naturally pleasing to the eye.

Renato Bassoli

Renato Bassoli 1915–1982

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Born in Milan, Italy in 1915, Renato Bassoli was a celebrated sculptor, ceramicist, and furniture designer. He studied at the Brera Academy from 1937 through 1948 and later the Scuola del Castello. His body of work is deeply rooted in humanism and the celebration of life. After World War II, he moved to Paris where he worked until his death in 1981.

Auction Results Renato Bassoli

Renato Bassoli

coffee table

estimate: $5,000–7,000

result: $16,875

Renato Bassoli

coffee table

estimate: $15,000–20,000

result: $11,250

Renato Bassoli

Sasso centerpiece

estimate: $5,000–6,000

result: $10,710

Renato Bassoli

Sasso centerpiece

estimate: $2,000–3,000

result: $9,375

Renato Bassoli

Monumental Sasso vase

estimate: $7,000–9,000

result: $8,820

Renato Bassoli

Monumental Sasso vessel

estimate: $3,000–5,000

result: $8,190

Renato Bassoli

Sasso vessel

estimate: $3,000–5,000

result: $7,500

Renato Bassoli

Sasso vessel

estimate: $1,500–2,000

result: $6,875
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