Known for his prolific mid-century works, Italian artist Bruno Gambone is regarded as one of the most influential figures in ceramics. Born in 1936 in Vietri sul Mare, Gambone was introduced to the world of ceramics at the age of 14 while he worked in the Florence studio of his father, renowned ceramist Guido Gambone.
Toward the end of the 1950s, Gambone left his father’s studio to work at Italian artist Andrea D’Arienzo’s workshop, where he explored other disciplines such as canvas painting and textile decoration. He became committed to painting and exhibited at Florence’s La Strozzina in 1959.
In 1963, Gambone left Italy for the United States. He lived in New York City during a fertile era for creative expression — a time marked by pivotal artistic movements such as Pop art and Abstract Expressionism. Gambone made numerous friends and moved in the same circles as iconic American artists Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Robert Rauschenberg. The Italian native learned more about a range of fields such as sculpture and theater. However, after five years, he returned to his homeland to live in Milan.
While in Milan, Gambone experimented with jewelry design for a brief period. But following his father’s death in 1969, Gambone returned to Florence to run his father’s studio, shifting his attention back toward ceramics.
Throughout the 1970s, Gambone created table lamps, vases, bowls and sculptures, including a series of ceramic animals. He began work in 1972 on what would become his celebrated “Fantastic Animals” series — initially a minimalist collection of stoneware fish, lions, snakes and other creatures characterized by sharp-edged geometric forms.
Gambone showcased his ceramic works at the 1972 Venice Biennale and the Milan Triennale in 1973. The artist received awards from the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Museum of Contemporary Art of San Diego at La Jolla and other institutions.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Bruno Gambone decorative objects, serveware and lighting.
Italian Cylindrical Ceramic Vase by Bruno Gambone, circa 1970s, Large
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Stunningly tall cylindrical ceramic vase with single, amphora-style handle and Eastern motif on an elegant beige earthenware surface, by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). This substantial...
Ceramic
Vintage Ceramic Lion Sculpture by Bruno Gambone 'circa 1990s'
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Smiling ceramic lion / cat sculpture by ceramicist Bruno Gambone (circa 1990s). This seated lion sculpture is truly a work of art. It is whimsical, yet beautiful in its use of the pa...
Ceramic
Bruno Gambone Slab-Form Ceramic Sculpture, Iron Oxide Decoration, Italy 1970s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in New York, NY
Bruno Gambone Slab-Form Ceramic Sculpture, Iron Oxide Decoration, Italy 1970s. Monumental slab-form ceramic sculpture with elongated neck, hand-built stoneware body measuring 22 × 9....
Ceramic, Stoneware
$3,267Sale Price|20% Off
Tondo Glass Sculpture by Bruno Gambone for VeArt 1970s
By VeArt, Bruno Gambone
Located in Benalmadena, ES
From the beginning, the geometric sign of the "tondo" has constituted an inspiring harmonious model of figures, volumes, colors and light. This work by Bruno Gambone is rooted in thi...
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Glass VeArt Venice Lattimo by Bruno Gambone, 1975
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Biella, IT
Veart Venice lattimo glass disc with metal base / stand design Bruno Gambone years ’75 limited edit of 34/199 rare perfect condition A The measures signed are with the metal pedes...
Metal
$1,680Sale Price / set|32% Off
H 9.65 in Dm 2.56 in
Igor Balbi Murano Pauly Venice Pair of Turtoise Murano Glass Goblets
By Igor Balbi, Pauly & Co.
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Two collector's goblet. The finesse and details of his pieces are excellent. See the photos. Finish is different. One has a sort of feather patter and has aquamarine light transparency. The other is darker and from outside the cup might look black but against the light shows it's beauty Young Igor Balbi is a world wide known glass artist. He developed his finish and teaches at Corning Museum. Belongs to the new generation of Lume artist, starting from Cesare Toffolo, Lucio Bubacco and Vittorio...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Bruno Gambone Stoneware Bull Set of 4
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Munich, DE
Cream white glazed ceramic bull made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s, signed Gambone on the bottom.
Stoneware
Bruno Gambone Ceramic/Pottery Bottle/ Vase Signed
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sweet vase/bottle by the well known artist Bruno Gambone . signed and Italy in bottom.
Pottery, Ceramic
Bruno Gambone Stoneware or Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1970s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in New York, NY
Bruno Gambone tall stoneware or ceramic vase or bottle in dark brown and matte off-white glaze with incised line around upper area below the bottle neck, Italy, 1970s. Marked with gl...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Painted Ceramic Pitcher Vase by Bruno Gambone 1970s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Milano, MI
Hand-painted ceramic pitcher, made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s Ø cm 20 h cm 17 Bruno Gambone (1936-2021) was an influential Italian ceramicist and artist, widely recognized for h...
Ceramic
1970s Toni Zuccheri Veart Murano Italian Design Glass Sculpture
By VeArt, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Brescia, IT
Toni Zuccheri VeArt Italy, 1970s Murano Glass Sculpture Perfect condiction
Murano Glass
Bruno Gambone Stoneware Horse Set of 2
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Munich, DE
Cream white glazed ceramic horses made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s, signed Gambone on the bottom. Wonderful set in excellent condition. Only two available, the one in the middle on...
Stoneware
$6,035Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.39 in W 11.42 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Ceramic Horse by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s) - Large
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Vintage ceramic horse by Bruno Gambone, (circa 1970s). A charming, sizeable ceramic parade horse with groomed mane and tail in Gambone's signature chalk-white glaze. Light brown figu...
Ceramic
Ceramic Bull Sculpture attributed to Bruno Gambone, 1980s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Antwerp, BE
A graphic stylistic impression of a beautiful sculptural bull animal figure, a collector's item for your interior attributed to Bruno Gambon made in Italy 1980s, molded in white clay...
Ceramic
1990s Hand Carved Grey Sandstone Lying Lion Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s Hand carved grey sandstone lying lion sculpture.
Stone
Archimede Seguso, Venice, Murano Sculpture in Art Glass, Doves
Located in København, Copenhagen
Archimede Seguso (1909-1999), Venice. Murano sculpture in mouth-blown art glass. Two nesting doves. Italian design, 1970s. Measures: 12.5 x 8 cm. In excellent condition. Label and...
Art Glass
Bruno Gambone Stoneware Abstract Sculpture Cat II
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Munich, DE
Cream white glazed ceramic cat made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s, signed Gambone Italy on the bottom.
Stoneware
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H 1.19 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Bruno Gambone Italy Blue Abstract Decoration Ceramic Plate, circa 1960
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Bruno Gambone Original blue ceramic plate by Italian artist in 20th midcentury Realized, circa 1960 Decorative ceramic wall or table plate...
Ceramic
Pair of Italian Ceramic Vases by Bruno Gambone 'circa 1970s'
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Pair of tall ceramic vases with darkened glazed top and drip motif over a white base, by ceramicist Bruno Gambone, circa 1970s. This pair of graceful, narrow-opening flower vases are...
Ceramic
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H 14.5 in W 3.25 in D 2.75 in
1970s Bruno Gambone Flared Bronze Vases, Set of 3 'Signed' for ESART
By Bruno Gambone
Located in North Miami, FL
Extremely rare in set of three Gambone bronze vases; a flared opening with an elegant tapered neck ending in a solid geometrical base. Label to bottom E...
Bronze
Ceramic Lion Sculpture by Bruno Gambone, circa 1990s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Smiling ceramic lion / cat sculpture by ceramicist Bruno Gambone, (circa 1990s). This seated lion sculpture is a work of art. It is whimsical, yet beautiful in its use of the pared-d...
Ceramic
Ceramic Lion Sculpture by Bruno Gambone, circa Late 1960s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Ceramic lion / cat sculpture by ceramicist Bruno Gambone (circa late 1960s). This very rare version of the reposing lion sculpture is truly a work of art. It is whimsical in its vivi...
Ceramic
Ceramic Lion Sculpture by Bruno Gambone, circa 1980s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Smiling ceramic lion or cat sculpture by ceramicist Bruno Gambone, circa 1980s. This seated lion sculpture is truly a work of art. It is whimsical, yet beautiful in its use of the pa...
Ceramic
Ceramic Lion Sculpture by Bruno Gambone, 'circa 1980s'
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Ceramic lion or cat sculpture by ceramicist Bruno Gambone, ‘circa 1980s’. This enchanting resting lion sculpture is truly a work of art. It is whimsical, yet beautiful in its use of ...
Ceramic
Ceramic Cat Sculpture by Bruno Gambone, Italy, circa 1970s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Ceramic cat or lion sculpture by ceramicist Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). This enchanting cat is a delightful work of art. It is whimsical, yet beautiful in its use of the pared-down ...
Ceramic
Ceramic Resting Cat Sculpture by Bruno Gambone, Italy, circa 1970s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Ceramic resting cat sculpture by ceramicist Bruno Gambone, circa 1970s. This engaging cat is a delight. It is mischievous, yet beautiful in its use of the ...
Ceramic
Bruno Gambone Ceramic Sculpture Charger Italy
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A nice modernist design...