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GIO PONTI (1891-1979) & THE RICHARD-GINORI FACTORY IN DOCCIA (FLORENCE) L'Angelo grigio (The Grey Angel) (mod. 1255), the model created in [1930]. Large baluster vase, flattened and resting on a heel. Polychrome glazed ceramic proof; the title decoration on one side and the messenger bird on the other side are treated in shaded gray on a yellow background, the neck and heel also treated gray. Early edition from the 1930s. Signed Gio PONTI, in cursive letters and bearing the crowned GINORI publisher's stamp and number 1255 under the base. Height: 35cm - Width: 30cm. Bibliography: - Gio Ponti- Le maioliche - Biblioteca di via Senato Edizioni, Milan, 2010. Our vase model is reproduced on both sides on pages 230 and 231. - Valerio Terraroli - Italian Arts Ceramics 1900-1950 - Éditions Skira, Milano, 2007. An identical model is reproduced on page 192 (ill. 308). Archives: A letter between Gio Ponti and Luigi Tazzini (director of the Richard-Ginori Doccia factory with Carlo Zerbi) dated April 17, 1930, mentions the artist's creation of this model (sources Gio Ponti- Le maioliche - Biblioteca di via Senato Edizioni, Milan, 2010, pages 230 and 231).
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GIO PONTI (1891-1979) & THE RICHARD-GINORI FACTORY IN DOCCIA (FLORENCE) L'Angelo grigio (The Grey Angel) (mod. 1255), the model created in [1930]. Large baluster vase, flattened and resting on a heel. Polychrome glazed ceramic proof; the title decoration on one side and the messenger bird on the other side are treated in shaded gray on a yellow background, the neck and heel also treated gray. Early edition from the 1930s. Signed Gio PONTI, in cursive letters and bearing the crowned GINORI publisher's stamp and number 1255 under the base. Height: 35cm - Width: 30cm. Bibliography: - Gio Ponti- Le maioliche - Biblioteca di via Senato Edizioni, Milan, 2010. Our vase model is reproduced on both sides on pages 230 and 231. - Valerio Terraroli - Italian Arts Ceramics 1900-1950 - Éditions Skira, Milano, 2007. An identical model is reproduced on page 192 (ill. 308). Archives: A letter between Gio Ponti and Luigi Tazzini (director of the Richard-Ginori Doccia factory with Carlo Zerbi) dated April 17, 1930, mentions the artist's creation of this model (sources Gio Ponti- Le maioliche - Biblioteca di via Senato Edizioni, Milan, 2010, pages 230 and 231).
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