Blue Bitossi cat, Italy
- Beautiful Bitossi cat in radiant Rimini blue
- From Bitossi's ceramic workshop in Montelupo near Florence
- Designer: Aldo Londi
- From the 60s
- Material: ceramic
- Two-sided: face and pattern on both sides
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 19 x 11 x 4 cm
- Condition: very good, without damage
- Coveted and very rare lover art object!
Background
A descendant of a long, long line of Tuscan ceramics manufacturers, Guido Bitossi opened his own ceramics workshop in Montelupo near Florence in 1921. Originally called "Manifattura Ceramica Cav. Guido Bitossi & Figli" (Ceramics Manufactory Guido Bitossi & Sons), the name was later shortened to "Bitossi Ceramiche".
After the Second World War, master ceramist Aldo Londi (1911 - 2003) became Bitossi Ceramiche's creative director and remained in this position for more than fifty years. Londi, who himself was also from Montelupo, began working in ceramics at the age of eleven and brought with him extensive experience in traditional ceramic production. His Rimini Blu collection (1955 - 1965) is his most famous work. This iconic mid-century modern series includes more than 150 designs, including bowls, vases, jugs, and animal figurines, all in vibrant blue and characterized by abstract motifs and shapes. In 1955, Londi created the first piece in the series, the Ball Vase. Shortly after, in 1959, he went on to create more pieces in the peculiar colorful glow. This collection is historically important because it helped handcrafted and expressive pieces enter the modernist design discourse in Italy. Although blue was not the only color Bitossi favored, it became closely associated with the brand identity. The collection is still produced and collected by ceramic lovers today.
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- Format: 14.5 x 10 cm (folded)
- Printed on light and thick 300gsm fine art paper
- Acid-free paper made from 100% cotton fibers
- Smooth and matte surface - easy to write on with a ballpoint pen or fountain pen
- Including a brown envelope
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Description
You don't want to give the birthday person another boring happy birthday card? Send your congratulations with this extraordinary funny greeting card - and invite yourself to coffee and cake at the same time!
This beautiful greeting card shines in rich colors and was printed on high-quality 300 g/m² fine art paper. The matte surface feels pleasantly velvety smooth. Every single greeting card is made by hand by us and can only be bought here from us.