RARE ALDO LONDI BITOSSI Seta Rimini Blue Gold Italian Art Pottery Basket Handled
Item History & Price
Presenting a rarely seen, Mid Century Italian studio art pottery basket / handled bowl attributed to the work of Aldo Londi for Bitossi. The piece depicts the beautiful sgraffito Seta Series pattern with gloss glazes in Rimini Blue, Turquise, and Metallic Gold. The bottom of the vase has a small foot, concave and glazed as typical genuine Bitossi Pottery of the era, and is signed 'P2/20 Italy' in black. The handle is coiled clay that has been twisted to form a rope ha...ndle. This unique piece is in beautiful vintage condition with no cracks, but please note that there is wear to the inside of the bowl, and some flaking to the glaze on the sides of the vessel. There is also some discoloration spots to the interior of the piece. Photos are the actual item up for bid- they are an accurate depiction of the quality of the piece.
Aldo Londi was born in Montelupo in 1911, and started working for a ceramics manufacturer when he was 11 years old. After being taken prisoner in South Africa during WW2, he returned to Italy and in 1946 was appointed artistic director at Bitossi. He held that position for over 50 years, and created thousand of designs for vases, jugs, animals, candle stick holders and other objects.
Dimensions:8" Tall7" at Widest Point Side to Side3 1/2" Depth of Bowl
I am happy to answer any questions that you may have regarding the piece. I take great care in packaging your vintage art for a prompt and safe delivery. Stored in a smoke and virus-free environment. Thank you for your consideration.
Aldo Londi was born in Montelupo in 1911, and started working for a ceramics manufacturer when he was 11 years old. After being taken prisoner in South Africa during WW2, he returned to Italy and in 1946 was appointed artistic director at Bitossi. He held that position for over 50 years, and created thousand of designs for vases, jugs, animals, candle stick holders and other objects.
Dimensions:8" Tall7" at Widest Point Side to Side3 1/2" Depth of Bowl
I am happy to answer any questions that you may have regarding the piece. I take great care in packaging your vintage art for a prompt and safe delivery. Stored in a smoke and virus-free environment. Thank you for your consideration.
