Gio Ponti Turtle Figurine Richard Ginori Porcelain Collectible Sculpture Ornamen

Description

Item Condition : Used
Very Good!
Dimensions: Length: approx. 4.14 inches, Width: approx. 2.21 inches, Height: approx. 1.26 inches

Gio Ponti (1891-1979), a renowned Italian architect,

worked on modern Italian architecture, decorative arts, and paintings, and was a leading figure in defining interior design. From 1923 to 1930, he was invited to the Richard Ginori factory as art director, contributing significantly to porcelain production and leaving a legacy that revolutionized Richard Ginori's products.

He created "Italian Modern Art" using Richard Ginori's porcelain materials, drawing inspiration from classical motifs and freely separating and integrating them to create "Neoclassical" works. He achieved success amidst the prevailing Deco style of the time, winning a "Gold Medal" at the 1925 Paris Exposition.