Bitossi (Italy)

Italian Bitossi pieces - starting off with some 'Rimini Blu' vases, bowls and pots - all from the 1950s/60s/70s era. This range was designed by Aldo Londi in the 1950s with the colour combination of blue and turquoise glazes said to have been inspired by the mediterranean sea. Various base marks (some shown) - the current modern production has the stamped 'Bitossi Flavia Montelupe' mark (no modern pieces shown here).

Here are some of their other colours - orange and red:-

Here is another Bitossi vase in a different style.

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I read, with great interest, the topic entitled Bitossi (italy). The examples were wonderful and the topic generated a number of intriguing questions. I am not a dedicated Bitossi collector but all pottery marked Italy fascinates me and over the years I have owned several examples of Bitossi-like ceramics. I have always been rather perturbed by the number of pieces that have wrongfully, but probably honestly, attributed to Bitossi but I have never written about the subject. This forum gave me the impetus to finally attempt to offer some explanation of the subject. A good portion of the article is speculation on my part and still requires more detailed research. I hope, however, that it will offer some foundation for an understanding of the Bitossi mark.
Because of its length and the subject matter itself I decided it would be better to post the article in my own Italian Pottery Marks forum. Please feel free to drop by and offer your comments, suggestions and rebuttals. You will find the subject in the Identification Help Section. Unfortunately the forum itself is rather bare at the moment. After years of having the forum hosted by Xsorbit the company pulled the plug without notice, shut the lights, closed their doors and went home.

http://italianpotterymarks.freeforums.org/

This is a rather good quality made in Italy vase with carved decoration. Is Bitossi a clear possibility?




Cheers

Carlo

Not sure who made this and whether I can get something to match it as I love the colours and feel of it - nice heavy piece.

Bitossi "E-Vaso" double vase designed by Paolo Palma and Carlo Vannicola in 1996 these came in various colours an earlier version was made in 1990 with slighly less curves, made in a deliberate rough style , no markings on this one , measures 9.5" x 9.5".

I bought this small dish (14 cms square) thinking that it could be by Bitossi. Is this me being hopeful? Any suggestions as to origin and date of manufacture much appreciated. John