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Set of Two Vases, circa 1930
Details
GIO PONTI (1891-1979)
Set of Two Vases, circa 1930
manufactured by Richard-Ginori, Florence, Italy
majolica
comprising:
one 'Anthracite' Black Ribbed Vase and one Vase from the 'Gran Rosso' series
9 3⁄8 in. (23.7 cm) high, 6 ¾ in. (17.2 cm) diameter ('Anthracite')
9 ½ in. (24.1 cm) high, 8 ½ in. (21.5 cm) diameter ('Gran Rosso')
each with manufacturer's mark Richard Ginori, the 'Gran Rosso' further inscribed with illegible model and decoration numbers
Set of Two Vases, circa 1930
manufactured by Richard-Ginori, Florence, Italy
majolica
comprising:
one 'Anthracite' Black Ribbed Vase and one Vase from the 'Gran Rosso' series
9 3⁄8 in. (23.7 cm) high, 6 ¾ in. (17.2 cm) diameter ('Anthracite')
9 ½ in. (24.1 cm) high, 8 ½ in. (21.5 cm) diameter ('Gran Rosso')
each with manufacturer's mark Richard Ginori, the 'Gran Rosso' further inscribed with illegible model and decoration numbers
Literature
Ceramiche Moderne d'Arte Richard Ginori, trade catalogue, Milan, 1930, pp. 81, 83 (for vessels from the 'Gran Rosso' series)
L. Manna, Gio Ponti. Le maioliche, Stampato, 2000, p. 39 (for a period image of vessels from the 'Gran Rosso' series)
L. Manna, Gio Ponti. Le maioliche, Stampato, 2000, p. 39 (for a period image of vessels from the 'Gran Rosso' series)
Further details
This lot is accompanied by a certificate of expertise from the Gio Ponti archives.
Christie's would like to thank Brian Kish for his assistance with the cataloguing of this lot.
Christie's would like to thank Brian Kish for his assistance with the cataloguing of this lot.
Brought to you by
Victoria Allerton Tudor
Vice President, Specialist, Head of Sale