Vintage Adriano Leverone (Italy) Ceramic Bowl, Inscription and Signature

Embraces the essence of contemporary art with this vintage Adriano Leverone ceramic bowl, a true testament to Italian craftsmanship. Inscribed by the artist, it states, "1st Photographic Competition of Fontanabuona." This is a small town on the border of Liguria and Tuscany, near Genoa. As Mr. Leverone taught in Genoa in the 1990s, I believe the bowl comes from that time period. It stands as a unique, one-of-a-kind creation, complete with the artist's signature, adding an authentic touch to its already striking presence. The medium-sized bowl measures 8.25 inches in width and 2.3 inches in height, making it a substantial yet versatile piece for any collection.

From Galleria Gagliari :

Adriano Leverone (1953-2022) is an undisputed master of ceramics. Indeed, it is this technical expertise combined with his constant exploration of the medium and a formal equilibrium which synthesizes to produce work of extraordinary beauty and illusionary lightness.

After his diploma from the Istituto Statale d’Arte in Chiavari, he enrolled at the art teachers’ training college G. Ballardini Ceramics Art Institute in Faenza in 1971. Between 1973 and 1974, Leverone studied at Carlo Zauli’s studio. He began exhibiting his work during this period at personal and collective exhibitions. In 1975, he opened his first personal studio for ceramic work. Between 1983 and 1985, the artist was part of the A Tempo e a Fuoco Art Movement led by Vittorio Fagone. During the subsequent years he dedicated himself to teaching: from 1979 to 1986 at the Albisola Ceramic School and in 1994 at the Centro Italiano Femminile based in Genoa. He also taught a ceramic sculpture class at Berea College Crafts (KY., USA). On behalf of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, he spent time in Ethiopia from 1987 to 1989 and in Brazil in 1992, taking part in a programme to train technicians and to set up a ceramics school as an expert in working with terracotta. In the following years he created various works for public bodies in stoneware, slate, and bronze. Leverone was also invited to take part in art exhibitions and international symposia. During his artistic career he was awarded numerous honours and credits. His works are exhibited in many private and public collections both in Italy and abroad.