Angelo Biancini (Castel Bolognese, 1911–1988)

Elegant ceramic box with lid featuring marine-themed decoration.

Laveno manufactory, c. 1930.

One of the most important Italian sculptors and ceramicists of the 20th century, Angelo Biancini trained in Florence under the guidance of Libero Andreotti. The creator of numerous monumental works in Italy and abroad, he is distinguished by the expressive power and sculptural sensitivity of his work. He participated in prestigious exhibitions—including the Venice Biennale, the Rome Quadriennale, and the Milan Triennale—earning numerous international accolades. From 1937 to 1940, he collaborated with Guido Andlovitz on the artistic direction of the Società Ceramica Italiana in Laveno. In 1973, a dedicated gallery was opened in his honor at the Vatican Museums.