Vintage Blue Ceramic Elephant Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi / Flavia Montelupo, 1960s

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A magnificent animalier sculpture that embodies the essence of tuscan ceramic design, perfect for enhancing sophisticated interiors or signature collections. … Read more A magnificent animalier sculpture that embodies the essence of tuscan ceramic design, perfect for enhancing sophisticated interiors or signature collections. This piece represents one of the most iconic subjects of italian modernism, sought after for its powerful expressiveness and quality of craftsmanship.

subject and style: the elephant is depicted with an archaic and stylized aesthetic, typical of the celebrated "rimini blu" series. The surface is punctuated by geometric sunburst incisions, friezes, and stippling that create a vibrant tactile texture beneath the glossy glaze.

material and finish: crafted from fine glazed majolica, the sculpture shines in iconic shades of turquoise and cobalt blue. The bottom features the stamped "flavia montelupo italy" mark, identifying the prestigious distribution network linked to the historic bitossi factory.

technical details and condition:

type: animalier sculpture (elephant).

designer / manufacturer: aldo londi for bitossi (branded flavia montelupo).
materials: glazed ceramic (majolica).
period: 1960s modernism.
dimensions: 16 x 4 x 9.5 cm (6.3 x 1.5 x 3.75 inches).
condition: excellent condition. The item is perfectly preserved, maintaining its original luster and the chromatic integrity of the decorations.

please note that any white areas in the photo are due to reflections from the artificial lights used to best illuminate the item, which may cause a slight color shift in the photograph.

the item is original and is carefully photographed, capturing every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any flaws.

it is sold "as is," and the and photographs are accurate. This piece has an attribution mark,
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