Flavia - Montelupo - Aldo Londi - Figure - Montone/Caprone - No Reserve - Terracotta
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Flavia - Montelupo mid‑century terracotta camelid sculpture titled Montone/Caprone, designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, dating to 1950–1960, measuring 12 cm high, 18 cm deep, 6 cm wide, beige in colour and weighing 693 g, in good condition with small signs of age and some stains.
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Decorated 60s terracotta, Bitossi manufacture Italy - Montelupo - (Tuscany)
The Design and the Decors (Aldo Londi for Bitossi)
Format & Silhouette: The stylized and squared shape of the body, the stump-like legs and the spiral-wrapped horns are the absolute signature of Londi's zoo-morphic figures.
Stamping by punch: The incisions on the animal's flank (the geometric punch marks, the small rectangles and the raw-pressed dots in the clay before firing) are made with the classic wooden or metal moulds that Londi also used for the Rimini Blu series.
In excellent condition, highly collectible, refractory terracotta, made by Aldo Londi for Bitossi manufactory in Montelupo (Tuscany) Italy.
• Dimensions
Height 12 cm.
18 x 6 cm.
• The piece is in terracotta/ceramic with refractory or raw paste, worked with a matte finish and relief porosity.
"A Scavo" or "Etrusco" paste: This specific material finish (gray/sand color, very rough and granular, almost like limestone or tufa) belongs to the famous series "Scavi" (or "Etruscan Series") conceived by Aldo Londi for Bitossi between the late 1950s and the 1960s.
Process: The terracotta was covered with raw engobes and treated to simulate the degradation and patina of archaeological artifacts just retrieved from an excavation.
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Seller's Story
Good morning . I have been in the Antiques field for + 40 years, strongly passionate and curious about everything that is out of the ordinary, uncommon.
I deal with Lighting and Modern Design in general, I am present in Cuneo (Italy) with a physical point of sale, open to the public by appointment.
The + greatest satisfaction is to please and amaze the customer.
Thank you.
Translated by Google TranslateDecorated 60s terracotta, Bitossi manufacture Italy - Montelupo - (Tuscany)
The Design and the Decors (Aldo Londi for Bitossi)
Format & Silhouette: The stylized and squared shape of the body, the stump-like legs and the spiral-wrapped horns are the absolute signature of Londi's zoo-morphic figures.
Stamping by punch: The incisions on the animal's flank (the geometric punch marks, the small rectangles and the raw-pressed dots in the clay before firing) are made with the classic wooden or metal moulds that Londi also used for the Rimini Blu series.
In excellent condition, highly collectible, refractory terracotta, made by Aldo Londi for Bitossi manufactory in Montelupo (Tuscany) Italy.
• Dimensions
Height 12 cm.
18 x 6 cm.
• The piece is in terracotta/ceramic with refractory or raw paste, worked with a matte finish and relief porosity.
"A Scavo" or "Etrusco" paste: This specific material finish (gray/sand color, very rough and granular, almost like limestone or tufa) belongs to the famous series "Scavi" (or "Etruscan Series") conceived by Aldo Londi for Bitossi between the late 1950s and the 1960s.
Process: The terracotta was covered with raw engobes and treated to simulate the degradation and patina of archaeological artifacts just retrieved from an excavation.
Always unique objects, always on Catawiki."} } }?OopsEnsure proper JSON. The previous has extraneous braces. Final: ensure exactly one key. Indeed. The above shows extra braces at end. Let's fix. Provide correct JSON.
Seller's Story
Good morning . I have been in the Antiques field for + 40 years, strongly passionate and curious about everything that is out of the ordinary, uncommon.
I deal with Lighting and Modern Design in general, I am present in Cuneo (Italy) with a physical point of sale, open to the public by appointment.
The + greatest satisfaction is to please and amaze the customer.
Thank you.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Flavia - Montelupo
Weight
693 g
Ceramics type
Terracotta
Number of objects
1
Style
Mid-century modern
Title
Montone/Caprone - No Reserve
Country of origin
Italy
Designer/artist/maker
Aldo Londi
Material
Ceramic
Colour
Beige
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
12 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
18 cm
Depiction/theme
Animals
Estimated period
1950-1960
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