Striking vintage ceramic sculpture by noted Sardinian artist Emilia Palomba (1929–2020). The stylized seated woman wears traditional Sardinian dress and holds a round platter with incised spiral decoration.

Hand-built from reddish clay with a creamy white glaze and brown accents. Signed on the underside with Palomba’s distinctive “EP” monogram. A wonderfully expressive example of mid-century Italian figurative ceramics.

MEASUREMENTS

Approximately 8.5” tall × 7” wide.

CONDITION

Good vintage condition with two small chips along the platter rim, clearly shown in the photographs.

Handmade firing/glaze irregularities are present. No cracks observed. Please review all photographs as part of the condition description.

DETAILS

Artist: Emilia Palomba

Origin: Sardinia, Italy

Era: Mid-20th century, likely 1950s–1960s

Material: Glazed ceramic/terracotta

Style: Mid-Century Modern / Sardinian folk modernism

Signed: Yes, “EP” monogram