We've been gorging ourselves silly on pudgy pie sandwiches since our previous post, and now it's time to wash it all down with a Borghini red wine guzzled directly from a 1960's Sicas Sesto Fior, art deco-esque, decanter lady head vase. According to the internet, Sicas, aka Societa Italiana Ceramica Artistica Sestese (located in Sesto Fiorentino, Italy) began operations in 1945 directly after WW2, and continued into the 1970's producing their rather unique variety of Italian art wine pottery pieces. These days, the decanters tend to turn up missing the cork, the labels, and of course the wine. But my girl here seems complete, the only thing not true would be her earrings which were originally just simple, small gold hoops. But ain't she sweet? The sinister signs of ceramic crazing just adds further character to her fabulously feline, almost alien face. Near pristine condition, she looks stunning starring back at me from my desk. For reasons known only to me, when I look at her I feel the urge to watch Cat-Women of the Moon (1953.)
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So beautiful! I’m obsessed with the fact you can change her earrings!
No chips or cracks from what I can see, a perfect bottle to add to your perfect collection.
Maybe its just me, but the sculpt made me think the lady is from Asia, maybe its the style of the eyes that planted that idea.
That's a really interesting sculpt. There's a bit of Vampira in there, too, with the angle facial features. There's a lot of decisions here, especially as there is a certain volume that mold needs to work for (the wine.) I like having the eyes closed and the jutting angles.
The artist could have just gone the normal pin up route but instead choose something unique. Bravo. Nice piece, and nice survivor.
I wonder what the big Italian fashion models looked like when this bottle was produced. Was that the look?
Maybe you can help me find the correct hoops? I’d love to restore her back as close to original as possible.
Ancient Chinese secret, ehh?
We were discussing this as well and noted that there’s a bit of vintage Jantzen ad / mannequin style in her face too, especially the nose.
I'd thought she's very obviously Asian, maybe meant to be one of the Dragon Ladies of Fu Manchu era fiction.
I suppose it would be best to have the original earrings--especially since she's still got all her stickers; so close to original condition!--but I really think the ones she's got suit her. Groovy, psychedelic circles bring out the very witchy, tarot card tent chic of her whimsical design. Course, she'd probably look good with any accessorizing. Hanging jade scarabs, punky spiked studs, Mr. T feathers, an old fashioned Mission Control headset mic.
It's a super duper bottle. I like the backside almost as much as the front.
>Mr. T feathers
aka roach clips haha
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