Gio Ponti ( Milano 1891 - Milano 1979 )

"L'architetto" Vase. Manufacture of Richard Ginori, Doccia (Florence), 1924ca. Mold-formed majolica, hand-painted under glass, with blue background and classical ochre and black figuration. On opposite side decoration depicting vase with drape on ochre and black pedestal. Vase form no. 1030, decoration no. 330E. Inscribed under the base "Richard Ginori" with crown monogram, numerals "M.1030/339E" and signature "Gio Ponti". (h 33 cm.) (slight defects)   Provenance Private collection, Florence   Literature L. Manna, Gio Ponti. Le maioliche, Biblioteca di via Senato, Milan 2000, p. 110-111

Estimate € 10,000 - 12,000

Sold € 18,000