{"product_id":"bitossi-italy-scavo-15-5-xxl-horse","title":"Bitossi (Italy) 'Scavo' 15.5\" XXL Horse *RARE FIND*","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1921 Guido\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBitossi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efounded 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarting 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLondi 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou can read more about Bitossi and their history, \u003ca style=\"color: #808080;\" href=\"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/collections\/ceramics-italian\/products\/bitossiceramiche.it\/en\/company\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHIS LISTING\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous and classic piece of Bitossi history, their iconic horse figurine. These highly coveted example of Italian ceramics continue to stand the test of time and are a must-have for any mid-century home styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scavo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCavallo (Horse)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAldo Londi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1950s\/60s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e 40cm (15.5\") tall, 41cm long, 17cm wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Great to e\u003c\/span\u003excellent vintage condition, with no major wear that we can see. There is one small chip on leg which isn't very noticeable due to the colour of the ceramic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the largest of the three sizes made - it is huge. It weighs in at over 5.5kg itself, pre any packaging.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bitossi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45485930447015,"sku":null,"price":1750.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/5839\/5559\/files\/IMG_3413.jpg?v=1716518066","url":"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/products\/bitossi-italy-scavo-15-5-xxl-horse","provider":"That Retro Piece","version":"1.0","type":"link"}