Rimini Blue Terracotta & Ceramic Vase attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

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Stunning sphere-shaped terracotta ceramic Rimini blue vase for Bitossi. This magnificent set was designed by Aldo Londi in Italy during … more Stunning sphere-shaped terracotta ceramic Rimini blue vase for Bitossi. This magnificent set was designed by Aldo Londi in Italy during 1960s. This fantastic piece is wonderful thanks to the blue, green and turquoise terracotta ceramic glazed by hand with a geometric design carved by hand and in vibrant turquoise and cobalt blue. An amazing piece, perfect to complete a midcentury living room adding vivid colors. Measures in cm: 17 Diameter 16,5 Height Aldo Londi (1911-2003) was a painter, sculptor and primarily ceramist. He created objects that are still part of the history of Italian ceramics. He was born in Montelupo Fiorentino. At the age of eleven, he started working for Fanciullacci’s manufacturing, where he could learn the traditional techniques in making pottery. After the war, Londi kept on his work and became Art Director of the famous Bitossi family ceramics studio in Montelupo. By Londi’s new style, Bitossi production had a sudden transformation. The style of Londi promoted the production of new high-quality objects realized by handcraft methods. For Bitossi he designed his most famous lines of pottery such as ‘Rimini blu’, ‘Mondrian’, ‘Lobster’, ‘Sivilla’ and ‘Etrusca’. These lines were distributed widely in the United States by Raymor Company, which was one of the most influential importers and distributors of modern decorative arts during the mid-20th century. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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