Museum-Grade Mid-Century Modern Italian Ceramic Bitossi for Raymor Sgraffito Bowl

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A superb, museum-grade example of 20th-century Italian ceramic art, this substantial piece was produced by the renowned Bitossi factory and … Read more A superb, museum-grade example of 20th-century Italian ceramic art, this substantial piece was produced by the renowned Bitossi factory and imported by Raymor. This work is a masterclass in the sgraffito technique popularized by Aldo Londi, featuring hand-incised "arabesque" scrolls within a vibrant cobalt blue medallion.

The sophisticated interplay of the deep blue glaze against the textured olive green and charcoal ground represents the height of Italian Space Age design. This piece retains its original Raymor distributor label on the underside ("Modern in the Tradition of Good Taste"), as well as the artisan’s hand-painted factory marks—verified hallmarks of authenticity that make this a cornerstone addition for any serious design collection.

Condition:
Good vintage condition. Commensurate with age, there are minor glaze flakes and small chips along the rim and base as documented in photos. These character-rich imperfections are typical for Italian earthenware of this period and do not detract from the piece’s significant display presence. See less