Ceramic owl sculpture from Vietri - Salvatore Procida, 1953

Rare anthropomorphic conical ceramic, dated 1953, by the Italian master Salvatore Procida from Vietri sul Mare (Amalfi Coast). Superb stylised "owl" decoration hand-painted (cobalt blue / ochre) on gritty beige stoneware, typical of the artist's modern post-war period. Originally a table bottle, it is now a magnificent modernist and primitive sculpture with a strong visual impact. • Signature: "PROCIDA VIETRI 53" engraved under the base. • Dimensions: Height 24 cm|Base diameter 14 cm. • Condition: Excellent original vintage condition, no chips, no cracks or restorations. Impeccable display piece. Fast shipping and ultra-secure professional packaging (double reinforced cardboard and thick bubble wrap) suitable for fragile art objects.