Richard Ginori - Paperweight - Porcelain
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A porcelain desk accessory in the shape of an open book designed by Gio Ponti for Richard-Ginori (Doccia) in the 1920s–30s, with the back marked by the Richard-Ginori factory stamp and Ponti’s signature, and featuring an arch and arrow on the left page and Benito Mussolini's motto on the right page "...noi tireremo diritto...".
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a porcelain paperweight in the shape of an open book, designed by Gio Ponti for the Richard-Ginori manufactory (Doccia) in the 1920s/30s. On the left page it features an arch with an arrow, and on the right page the famous motto of Benito Mussolini "...we shall go straight..."
• Back mark: The clear presence of the manufactory mark "Richard-Ginori Pittoria di Doccia" and any signature or initials of Gio Ponti on the back certify its originality and support its valuation.
• Historical interest: This kind of art object from the "Biblioteca" series is highly sought after by collectors of Gio Ponti’s author ceramics as well as historical objects from the period.
a porcelain paperweight in the shape of an open book, designed by Gio Ponti for the Richard-Ginori manufactory (Doccia) in the 1920s/30s. On the left page it features an arch with an arrow, and on the right page the famous motto of Benito Mussolini "...we shall go straight..."
• Back mark: The clear presence of the manufactory mark "Richard-Ginori Pittoria di Doccia" and any signature or initials of Gio Ponti on the back certify its originality and support its valuation.
• Historical interest: This kind of art object from the "Biblioteca" series is highly sought after by collectors of Gio Ponti’s author ceramics as well as historical objects from the period.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Porcelain
Manufacturer/brand
Richard Ginori
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Estimated period
1920-1930
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