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GIO PONTI (1891-1979) AND TOMMASO BUZZI (1900-1981)
Lot 208

GIO PONTI (1891-1979) AND TOMMASO BUZZI (1900-1981)

A GLAZED AND PARCEL-GILT CERAMIC THREE-PART CENTERPIECE 'TRIONFO DA TAVOLA', 1926-27

Closed18 December 2007

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GIO PONTI (1891-1979) AND TOMMASO BUZZI (1900-1981)
A Glazed and Parcel-Gilt Ceramic Three-Part Centerpiece 'Trionfo da Tavola', 1926-27
comprising Italia, Delfino con bimbo and Cavallo Marino
the largest element 14 in. (35.5 cm.) high, 10 7/8 in. (27.8 cm.) wide, 4¼ in. (10.9 cm.) deep
each piece marked Richard-Ginori Made in Italy, the two bases of the smaller elements also stamped 29=6 Richard Ginori (3)

Specialist note

The present centerpiece is a rare example of a collaboration between Gio Ponti and Tommaso Buzzi. Conceived for the Italian embassies abroad, it was manufactured in a small series in 1926-27. The main part of this centerpiece is the figure of Italia, seated on a large shell. The complete composition comprises numerous other additional smaller pieces, two of which are included in the present lot.

One copy of the complete centerpiece is in the collection of the Museo Ginori in Doccia, Italy.

cf. Gio Ponti ceramiche 1923-1930 Le opere del Museo Ginori di Doccia, Florence, 1983, pp. 23, 85-89.