On November 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM, Cambi Casa d’Aste will present the auction 20th Century Italian Ceramics and the Lella Curiel Collection at its Milan headquarters, Via San Marco 22. The sale will focus on Italian ceramic production of the 20th century, with particular emphasis on works created during the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s.

The auction brings together a selection of works by leading Italian artists and manufacturers, including Lenci, Essevi, Rometti, and Richard Ginori, offering an overview of the stylistic diversity and artistic experimentation that characterized the decorative arts of the 20th century. Featured artists include Arturo Martini, Helen König Scavini, Sandro Vacchetti, Mario Sturani, and Giuseppe Porcheddu, with sculptures, vases, and decorative objects reflecting the expressive richness of Italian ceramics during this period.

A significant highlight of the auction is the collection of Lella Curiel, a prominent figure in Italian haute couture, renowned for her elegance and distinctive sensitivity to shapes, colors, and details. The collection includes ceramics and decorative objects by some of the most important Italian manufacturers of the 20th century, including Richard Ginori, Rometti, S.C.I. Laveno, and Pucci, and stands out for its variety of forms and color combinations.

Among the most notable works in the collection are Gli Amanti (The Lovers) by Gio Ponti, a rare earthenware plate produced by Richard Ginori in 1922; two large vases by Dante Baldelli for Rometti and Pucci, featuring stylized archer decorations; and the Navicelle porcelain dinner service, designed by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori around 1930.

The auction thus offers a journey through 20th-century Italian ceramic production, from figurative interpretations to decorative experimentation, highlighting the dialogue between art, craftsmanship, and design.

The preview exhibition will be open to the public from November 13 to 17, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, at Cambi Casa d’Aste’s Milan headquarters, Via San Marco 22. Bidders will also be able to participate online through the Cambi Live platform.