MEASURES:
Height: 6.30 inch, Width: 9.25 inch, Depth: 5.31 inch, Weight: 2.03 lbs
CONDITIONS:
Excellent overall condition.

Item description: 
A magnificent, asymmetrical ceramic pitcher, entirely hand-modeled, decorated, enamelled, and finished by hand, fired twice at high temperatures to set the glazes and distinct surface textures. The underside bears the refined, hand-painted official mark in black: a graphic depiction of the three-towered fortress (*Rocca*), the unmistakable iconographic symbol of the avant-garde Umbertide manufactory. This is accompanied by the word "Italy" and the cursive signature "S. Umbria," certifying its absolute authenticity. Its sculptural, slender form is characterized by a strong vertical profile, an integrated handle, and a spectacular asymmetrical, flared spout, an expression of the quintessential Mid-Century Modern and Space Age styles of the 1960s. The exterior features a sophisticated, textured, cream-colored finish, enhanced by a raised relief element resembling a stylized geometric buckle with an arrow-shaped tip; this element is coated in a high-gloss, crystalline orange glaze, creating a striking visual and tactile contrast with the rest of the pitcher's surface. The interior is also fully glazed in the same glossy, mirror-like orange tone characteristic of Umbertide ceramics.
Useful information for evaluating the object: 
On elite art and antique marketplaces such as Pamono and 1stDibs, art ceramics originating from the Umbertide workshops during the Futurist period, a prime example of the Italian Modernist movement of the 20th century, command a prestigious market position. Individual vases and decorative accessories featuring similar material finishes and bearing the mark of the Umbertide school are offered to an international clientele at prices consistently ranging from 300 to 500 euros, depending on dimensions, quality, and the complexity of the decoration and form, confirming their excellent investment value and strong market resilience within the realm of collectible design. Our pitcher stands out as a high-end collector's item for the international interior design market; highly sought after by elite collectors of mid-century modern pieces due to its rare mark, superb artistic quality, impressive size, and perfect Space Age aesthetic, its value sits at the upper end of the aforementioned price range. It is a fine example of mid-20th-century Italian modernist design, conceived and crafted by the historic Studio Umbria (Ars Umbra) in Umbertide, a renowned hub of Italian ceramics.
Artist and/or manufacturer information:
Studio Umbria was established in Umbertide in the late 1950s as a sophisticated, independent ceramic atelier, founded by master artisans and highly skilled craftsmen who had left the area's historic leading manufacturers, such as Ceramiche Rometti and Ceramiche Pucci. This satellite workshop successfully leveraged the technical secrets and cultural heritage of a city that, starting in 1927, revolutionized Italian majolica through early-century collaborations with artists of the caliber of Corrado Cagli, Mario Di Giacomo, and Giacomo Balla. In the post-war era, Studio Umbria distinguished itself through a refined, niche output that focused on the stylistic transition from late Art Deco to the asymmetrical geometries characteristic of Mid-Century and Space Age design. Through the skillful use of gold glazes, sandblasted textures, and bold two-tone color schemes, the atelier’s creations have been featured in major regional ceramics exhibitions; they have helped keep the legend of the "Umbertide School" alive and are now included in the most sought-after private collections of 20th-century decorative arts, thanks to the distinct sculptural quality of their forms.

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