Painted ceramic and leather vase – By Coccio, Italy, 1950s

Decorative ceramic vase covered in hand-painted leather, made by De Coccio in Italy in the 1950s. This original production combines materials and whimsical decoration, in the spirit of post-war Italian design. The painted motif depicts a stylized male figure wearing a hat, holding a magnifying glass up to his eye, and dressed in a multicolored suit. The piece reflects a distinctive handcrafted approach, halfway between a functional object and a decorative work of art. Some knocks and visible wear marks on the leather. Italian work, circa 1950.