THE ITEM
This stunning work of mid-century Modern design was designed by Aldo Londi (b. 1911 - d. 2003) for Bitossi Ceramiche. Inspiration for the glaze is said to be taken from the Adriatic sea, off the coast of Rimini in Italy and hence the series name Rimini Blu.
This series has become iconic and one of the most highly collectable in Londi's work, the glazed signature on the base of the vase "712 Italy" is a hallmark of the early Bitossi Vases made between the 1950s and 1960s. This piece is very tactile and has a great blend of glossy smooth glaze interspersed with coarse grit in the clay as well as that of which comes from the Sgraffito carved designs.
CONDITION
Good. There is a repaired chip on the underside of the vase which on display, measures 0.7 mm in length by 0.4 mm in height. There is gentle crazing all over commensurate with the age of the piece and a few wear spots to the coarser grit of the glaze. Please refer to photos as they form part of the condition report.
MEASUREMENTS
Height: c. 7" / 18.2 cm tall by 5.8" / 15 cm diameter (across widest point). Rim diameter: c. 3.5" / 8.8 cm. Base diameter: c. 4.3" / 11 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 1.4 kg / 1,431 g
NOTES
Vase will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured.
Shipping will be combined for multiple items.
A BIT OF HISTORY
After World War II, master ceramist Aldo Londi (1911-2003) became the creative director of Bitossi Ceramiche, a position he held for more than 50 years. Londi apprenticed in ceramics at the young age of 11 and brought a deep expertise in traditional ceramics production to Bitossi .
He’s best known for his 1950s-era collection, this Rimini Blu (1955-1965). This iconic mid-century modern series contains over 150 designs, including bowls, vases, jugs and animal figurines, all glazed in a vibrant blue hue and embossed with abstract motifs and shapes. Londi created the first piece glazed in Persiano Blue, Ball Vase, in 1955. Shortly after in 1959, he began to create more pieces in the proprietary glaze. The collection holds historical importance because it helped to bring handcrafted and expressive works into the modernist design conversation in Italy.
Though blue was not the only colour Bitossi favoured, it has become closely associated with the brand’s identity. The collection is still in production today and widely collected by ceramics enthusiasts.
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A wonderfully Modernist piece of sculpted Italian stoneware with design inspiration taken from the Adriatic sea, off the coast of Rimini in Italy and hence the series name Rimini.
The glaze and the series which subsequently grew from it has become iconic and most highly collectable in Aldo Londis' work. The tones of Old Gold, Goldenrod and Espresso Brown in gloss glaze of this piece are a rarer variation to the more commonly found blues and greens in the Rimini Blu version of the series.
The geometric decor is very tactile, with shapes and lines etched into the clay during the crafting process. The glaze displays strokes of colour blended together finished with a glossy smooth glaze that is interspersed with coarse grit in the clay.
This piece additionally features Kintsugi golden seams following careful repairing and highlighting. The Kintsugi technique is modern and has been applied in a tactile manner, a gentle compliment to the tones of gold and brown in the glaze.
CONDITION
Excellent. This piece has been carefully repaired using a robust water-resistant and durable resin. There is natural wear that is most prominent on the undersides of the hooves and some gentle crazing is also present in the glaze which is commensurable with the age of the piece. Please refer to photos as they form part of the condition report. The underside of the belly is also marked with the model number of '45145/626' and 'ITALY' and an additional written inscription of 1965 on one hoof.
MEASUREMENTS
Height: c. 5.9" / 15 cm (ears to base) x c. 6.1" / 15.5 cm length (tail to nose). Width: c. 3.6 / 9.1 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 0.8 kg / 790 g
NOTES
Sculpture will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items.
A BIT OF HISTORY
Bitossi Ceramiche - Aldo Londi After World War II, master ceramist Aldo Londi (1911-2003) became the creative director of Bitossi Ceramiche, a position he held for more than 50 years. Londi apprenticed in ceramics at the young age of 11 and brought a deep expertise in traditional ceramics production to Bitossi.
He’s best known for his 1950s-era collection, the Rimini series (1955-1965). This iconic mid-century modern series contains over 150 designs, including bowls, vases, jugs and animal figurines, all glazed in a vibrant blue hue and embossed with abstract motifs and shapes.
Londi created the first piece glazed in Persiano Blue, the Ball Vase, in 1955. Shortly after in 1959, he began to create more pieces in the proprietary glaze. The collection holds historical importance because it helped to bring handcrafted and expressive works into the modernist design conversation in Italy.
Kintsugi is a Japanese philosophy with similarities to the philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, which includes ideas surrounding the embracing of the flawed or imperfect. The art of Kintsugi ("golden joinery") is the repairing of broken pottery with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. The aesthetics of this philosophy values breakage and repair as part of the history of an object, rather than something to disguise.
THE ITEM
This beautiful, handcrafted work of Mid Century Modernist stoneware was designed by Aldo Londi (b. 1911 - d. 2003) for Bitossi Ceramiche. Inspiration for the glaze is said to be taken from the Adriatic sea, off the coast of Rimini in Italy and hence the series name Rimini Blu.
The glaze and the series, which subsequently grew from it has become iconic and the most highly collectable of Aldo Londis' work. The form of this particular piece has been crafted with superb sentience and character, the bull's captured stance is one of mid-feint and with curiosity.
The geometric 'Sgraffito' decor is very tactile, with shapes and lines being embossed into the clay during the crafting process. The glaze displays strokes of green, Persiano and deep blue, the great blend of glossy smooth glaze is interspersed with coarse grit in the clay.
CONDITION
Very Good. No cracks or repairs. There is natural wear with gentle crazing and minor chips to the glaze which is commensurable with age, please refer to photos as part of the condition report. The underside of one front hoof is signed with Bitossi's '43145', 'e88' and 'ITALY'.
MEASUREMENTS
c. 6.5" / 16.5 cm tall (arch of back to base) x c. 12.6" / 32 cm long (horns to tail) x c. 6" / 15.2 cm wide (across widest point of front hooves). Unpackaged weight: c. 2 kg / 1,969 g
NOTES
Sculpture will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured.
Shipping will be combined for multiple items.
A BIT OF HISTORY
After World War II, master ceramist Aldo Londi (b. 1911 - d. 2003) became the creative director of Bitossi Ceramiche, a position he held for more than 50 years. Londi apprenticed in ceramics at the young age of 11 and brought deep expertise in traditional ceramics production to Bitossi.
He’s best known for his 1950s-era collection, this Rimini Blu. This iconic mid-century modern series contains over 150 designs, including bowls, vases, jugs and animal figurines, all glazed in a vibrant blue hue and embossed with abstract motifs and shapes.
Londi created the first piece glazed in Persiano Blue, the Ball Vase in 1955. Shortly after 1959, he began to create more pieces in this proprietary glaze. The collection holds historical importance because it helped to bring handcrafted and expressive works into the modernist design conversation in Italy.
Though blue was not the only colour Bitossi favoured, it has become closely associated with the brand’s identity. The collection is still in production today and widely collected by ceramics enthusiasts.
THE ITEM
This wonderfully Modernist 1960s - 70s piece of sculpted Italian stoneware is by Aldo Londi of Bitossi Ceramiche Pottery.
The design inspiration is said to be taken from the Adriatic sea, off the coast of Rimini in Italy and hence the series name 'Rimini Blu'. The glaze and the series - which subsequently grew from it, has become iconic and the most highly collectable in Aldo Londis' work.
The geometric decor is very tactile, with shapes and lines being embossed into the clay during the crafting process. The glaze displays strokes of green and blue, the great blend of glossy smooth glaze is interspersed with coarse grit in the clay.
This work of art would suit a room with Modernist, Brutalist, Retro / Vintage themed decor.
CONDITION
Excellent. No scratches or repairs. There is natural wear with gentle crazing and minor use wear to the glaze that is commensurable with age, please see photos as part of the condition report. The underside of the base is stamped with the numbers '45/626' and 'ITALY'.
MEASUREMENTS
c. 5" / 13 cm tall (ears to base) x c. 5.7" / 14.5 cm long (tail to nose) x c. 3.3" / 8.5 cm width (across widest point). Unpackaged weight: c. 0.6 kg / 588 g
NOTES
Sculpture will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured.
Shipping will be combined for multiple items.
A BIT OF HISTORY
After World War II, master ceramist Aldo Londi (1911-2003) became the creative director of Bitossi Ceramiche, a position he held for more than 50 years. Londi apprenticed in ceramics at the young age of 11 and brought a deep expertise in traditional ceramics production to Bitossi .
He’s best known for his 1950s-era collection, this Rimini Blu (1955-1965). This iconic mid-century modern series contains over 150 designs, including bowls, vases, jugs and animal figurines, all glazed in a vibrant blue hue and embossed with abstract motifs and shapes.
Londi created the first piece glazed in Persiano Blue, the Ball Vase, in 1955. Shortly after in 1959, he began to create more pieces in the proprietary glaze. The collection holds historical importance because it helped to bring handcrafted and expressive works into the modernist design conversation in Italy.
Though blue was not the only colour Bitossi favoured, it has become closely associated with the brand’s identity. The collection is still in production today and widely collected by ceramics enthusiasts.
THE ITEM
Presenting a wonderfully Modernist piece of sculpted Italian stoneware by renowned Bitossi pottery. Inspiration for the glaze taken from the Adriatic sea, off the coast of Rimini in Italy and hence the series name Rimini Blu.
The glaze and the series which subsequently grew from it has become iconic and most highly collectable in Aldo Londis' work.
The form of this particular piece has been crafted with superb sentience and character, the bull's captured stance is one of mid-feint, curious and a rare find.
The geometric 'Sgraffito' decor is very tactile, with shapes and lines being embossed into the clay during the crafting process. The glaze displays strokes of green and blue, the great blend of glossy smooth glaze is interspersed with coarse grit in the clay.
This work of art would suit a room with Modernist, Brutalist or Retro / Vintage themed decor.
CONDITION
Excellent. No chips, cracks or scratches. There is natural wear with gentle crazing in the glaze, of which is commensurable with age, please see photos as part of condition report.
MEASUREMENTS
c. 6.5" / 16.5 cm tall (arch of back to base) x c. 12.6" / 32 cm long (horns to tail) x c. 6" / 15.2 cm wide (across widest point of front hooves)
Unpackaged weight: c. 2 kg / 2,001 g
NOTES
Sculpture will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured.
Shipping will be combined for multiple items.
A BIT OF HISTORY
After World War II, master ceramist Aldo Londi (1911-2003) became the creative director of Bitossi Ceramiche, a position he held for more than 50 years. Londi apprenticed in ceramics at the young age of 11 and brought a deep expertise in traditional ceramics production to Bitossi .
He’s best known for his 1950s-era collection, this Rimini Blu (1955-1965). This iconic mid-century modern series contains over 150 designs, including bowls, vases, jugs and animal figurines, all glazed in a vibrant blue hue and embossed with abstract motifs and shapes.
Londi created the first piece glazed in Persiano Blue, the Ball Vase, in 1955. Shortly after in 1959, he began to create more pieces in the proprietary glaze. The collection holds historical importance because it helped to bring handcrafted and expressive works into the modernist design conversation in Italy.
Though blue was not the only colour Bitossi favoured, it has become closely associated with the brand’s identity. The collection is still in production today and widely collected by ceramics enthusiasts.
THE ITEM
A wonderfully Modernist piece of sculpted Italian stoneware, with design inspiration taken from the Adriatic sea, off the coast of Rimini in Italy and hence the series name Rimini Blu.
The glaze and the series which subsequently grew from it has become iconic and most highly collectable in Aldo Londis' work.
The geometric decor is very tactile, with shapes and lines being embossed into the clay during the crafting process. The glaze displays strokes of green and blue, the great blend of glossy smooth glaze is interspersed with coarse grit in the clay.
This work of art would suit a room with Modernist, Brutalist or Retro / Vintage themed decor.
CONDITION
Excellent. No chips, cracks or scratches. There is natural wear with gentle crazing in the glaze, of which is commensurable with age, please see photos as part of condition report.
MEASUREMENTS
c. 5" / 13 cm tall (ears to base) x c. 6" / 15.2 cm wide (tail to nose)
Unpackaged weight: c. 0.6 kg / 643 g
NOTES
Sculpture will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured.
Shipping will be combined for multiple items.
A BIT OF HISTORY
After World War II, master ceramist Aldo Londi (1911-2003) became the creative director of Bitossi Ceramiche, a position he held for more than 50 years. Londi apprenticed in ceramics at the young age of 11 and brought a deep expertise in traditional ceramics production to Bitossi .
He’s best known for his 1950s-era collection, this Rimini Blu (1955-1965). This iconic mid-century modern series contains over 150 designs, including bowls, vases, jugs and animal figurines, all glazed in a vibrant blue hue and embossed with abstract motifs and shapes.
Londi created the first piece glazed in Persiano Blue, the Ball Vase, in 1955. Shortly after in 1959, he began to create more pieces in the proprietary glaze. The collection holds historical importance because it helped to bring handcrafted and expressive works into the modernist design conversation in Italy.
Though blue was not the only colour Bitossi favoured, it has become closely associated with the brand’s identity. The collection is still in production today and widely collected by ceramics enthusiasts.