Bitossi - Aldo Londi - Figure - Ceramic
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€ 290
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Selected by John Laurance
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Estimate € 330 - € 380
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This turquoise Bitossi ceramic horse sculpture, designed by Aldo Londi for the Rimini Blu series, dates from 1950–1960 and measures 32 × 30 × 12 cm.
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Description from the seller
For sale is a rare and particularly imposing ceramic sculpture in the form of a stylized horse from the world-famous Rimini Blu series.
Designed this design classic by artistic director Aldo Londi for the renowned Italian manufacturer Bitossi Ceramiche (Montelupo Fiorentino).
With a height of 32 cm, this is the sought-after XXL model that makes a striking centerpiece on sideboards or in display cabinets.
Era: Mid-Century Modern (1960s / 1970s).
Decor: Rimini Blu – deep blue to turquoise glossy glaze with the characteristic craquelé effect and engraved geometric patterns
Reich strukturierter Sattel, Zaumzeug, Steigbügel und Mähne
Handwritten model/manufacture mark on the unglazed underside of the base.
Excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear, no cracks, chips or restorations. The glaze shines strongly and intensely.
Minimal, age-typical stand marks on the unglazed resting surface. Please refer to the detailed photos.
Height approx. 32 cm
Length approx. 30 cm
Width approx. 9 cm
Weight approx. 3 kg
The shipping is carried out very carefully in the double-box method ("Box-in-Box") with ample packing material to optimally protect the sculpture’s delicate contours and edges during transport.
For sale is a rare and particularly imposing ceramic sculpture in the form of a stylized horse from the world-famous Rimini Blu series.
Designed this design classic by artistic director Aldo Londi for the renowned Italian manufacturer Bitossi Ceramiche (Montelupo Fiorentino).
With a height of 32 cm, this is the sought-after XXL model that makes a striking centerpiece on sideboards or in display cabinets.
Era: Mid-Century Modern (1960s / 1970s).
Decor: Rimini Blu – deep blue to turquoise glossy glaze with the characteristic craquelé effect and engraved geometric patterns
Reich strukturierter Sattel, Zaumzeug, Steigbügel und Mähne
Handwritten model/manufacture mark on the unglazed underside of the base.
Excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear, no cracks, chips or restorations. The glaze shines strongly and intensely.
Minimal, age-typical stand marks on the unglazed resting surface. Please refer to the detailed photos.
Height approx. 32 cm
Length approx. 30 cm
Width approx. 9 cm
Weight approx. 3 kg
The shipping is carried out very carefully in the double-box method ("Box-in-Box") with ample packing material to optimally protect the sculpture’s delicate contours and edges during transport.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Bitossi
Number of objects
1
Style
Mid-century modern
Country of origin
Italy
Designer/artist/maker
Aldo Londi
Material
Ceramic
Colour
Turquoise
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
32 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
30 cm
Depiction/theme
Pferd
Estimated period
1950-1960
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