In 1921 Guido Bitossi founded the "Maioliche artistiche Guido Bitossi" factory, proposing a type of production linked to the tradition and classical styles of the past, combined with research and a study on the ceramics products.
Starting from the early 1950s, the company’s evolution powerfully manifested itself in a modern vein under the artistic direction of Aldo Londi, a man with an innate creative and aesthetic sense, and a keen eye to the changes in the taste and the uniqueness of the Italian products.
Londi entered Bitossi in 1946 and from that time on was the undisputed protagonist for more than fifty years, first as a painter, then as artistic director, and finally as tireless researcher of styles and examples to be emulated.
You can read more about Bitossi and their history, here:
https://www.bitossiceramiche.it/en/company
THIS LISTING:
A fabulous lidded jar in the Spagnolo decor, in the blue colour way, circa 1960s. This particular variation of the pattern was made specifically for the Australian market, imported into the country by Erica / Balkind Imports.
This beauty is in great vintage condition, with no major wear that we can see. There have been a couple of glaze flakes that have since been painted over, as you can see from the picture.
It measures approx 19cm tall and 19.5cm diameter.
