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ALDO LONDI FOR BITOSSI 1960S ITALIAN POTTERY BIRD
Estimate:
$400 - $600
Sold
$650
Live Auction
Modernism, Photography & African American Art
Description
Aldo Londi (Italian, 1911-2003) for Bitossi Ceramiche (Italian, founded 1921), 1960s. Mid Century Modern stoneware bird in an orange glaze and having metal legs and feet, marked "Italy" and "1702" to underside of bird.

Approximate dimensions: h. 8.25", w. 8.5", d. 7.75".
Condition
Examined under blacklight, glue reside where legs and ceramic meet, minor surface wear to overall, small adhesive felt pads to underside of feet, and not apparent chips, cracks, or restoration.
Provenance
Private Collection of Stuart Hillman, Atlanta, GA.