How do you date Bitossi pottery?
Do not be discouraged if all of your true Bitossi pieces have a written marking and the one you desire has a stamp! This simply indicates the age and who it was made for. The pieces that are written on are typically from the 1950’s and are an original Aldo Londi design.
Where is Bitossi made?
Montelupo Fiorentino
Bitossi Ceramiche Since 1871 the Bitossi family has manufactured ceramics in Montelupo Fiorentino, where ceramicists have thrived since the 16th century.
What is Rimini Blue?
Yes: Rimini Blu. The color — made famous in a line of Bitossi pottery designed by Aldo Londi and officially introduced in 1959 — is a rich royal blue apparently achieved with a proprietary glaze.
Who is Aldo Londi Bitossi?
Aldo Londi (Montelupo Fiorentino, 1911-2003) was a tireless teller of feelings and intuitions. An entire life devoted to art: he was painter, sculptor and most of all a ceramicist. In 1946 Londi started his collaboration with the manufacture Cav.
How do I know if my pottery is MCM?
Pottery Marks Much of mid-century studio pottery features a symbolic stamp on the bottom of the piece or a signature in glaze to identify the maker. These help buyers of mid-century modern pottery to authenticate the work.
Who is Rosenthal Netter?
From what I could gather, Rosenthal Netter was an importer of Italian pottery after WWII, along with another well known company, Raymor. Some of the pottery is from designer Aldo Londi, who designed pieces for a company called Bitossi which was then imported by Rosenthal Netter.
Is all bitossi signed?
“Original Bitossi ceramics have markings that vary, some are even unmarked,” Mark continues. “There are variations on markings often the early pieces were hand signed and a little later impressed Italy or made in Italy.
What does WCL stand for on pottery?
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