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RARE Signed Carbet Italy Art Deco Terracotta Madonna Bust (Mold No. 612).
Highly collectible mid-century terracotta art sculpture
depicting a serene Madonna / Virgin Mary bust. This masterpiece was crafted by
the revered Italian studio Carbet in Italy. Carbet was a prominent figure in
mid-century Italian sacred art pottery, working heavily in the highly
sought-after style of modern masters like Professor Eugenio Pattarino and Mario
Marioni.This stunning devotional sculpture highlights classic Art Deco styling
with a striking contrast between the smooth, matte unglazed terracotta body and
the heavy, brilliant metallic gold glaze adorning her raised halo and wide-set
collar drape. Her stylized, elegant wavy hair and peacefully downcast eyes
embody the grace and master craftsmanship expected from high-end Italian art
studios of this era.
The Meaning of "Carbet": In the 1950s, the master ceramist Virgilio
Carotti moved to Florence, Italy, and formed a joint art pottery studio with
another local craftsman named Bettucci. They merged their last names (Carotti
and Bettucci) to stamp their artistic line as "Carbet".
Markings: Fully
authenticated and hand-signed on the hollow unglazed base: "Carbet, Italy.
612." (See photos).This
is the catalog mold number assigned to this specific style of Madonna bust. It
indicates that your piece was part of a planned, limited artistic run produced
at their Florence studio.
