BEAUTIFUL, RARE Vintage Gio Ponti Il Circo (The Circus) Polychrome Porcelain Plate, Lion Tamer, Art Deco, for Richard Ginori, Pittoria Di Doccia Gold Stamp, Circa 1928, Made in Italy! (#2 of 11 Different Il Circo Circus Plates listed!)

~  In EXCELLENT condition for age! Museum quality display. No chips, cracks, or repairs. Some expected wear with age and use as some scratches. Colors vibrant. Clean. Colors may vary slightly depending on your computer screen. White spots flash from camera. Please read listing & view pictures as item sold as listed & shown with no returns.

~  BEAUTIFUL, RARE Gio Ponti Art Deco work of art for Richard Ginori. Master Italian designer Gio Ponti stylized Lion Tamer / Circus Performer centerpiece. Whimsical Art Deco design. Circa 1928. Made for Richard Ginori. Made in Italy. Fine, silky, glazed porcelain footed plate. Signed with stamped manufacture’s mark to underside-described below. Ponti’s early decorative works as this are highly sought after and command record-breaking prices at auction. Visit our store to see our other Gio Ponti Plates listed. (We are a trusted Top Rated Plus eBay Seller and have sold high-end antique Limoges porcelain, chess sets, vintage Murano art glass, and MCM Italian pottery to satisfied customers worldwide.)

Gio Ponti (1891 - 1979) was an Italian designer, master architect and artist. He was one of the most influential designers and visionaries of the 20th century and collaborated with Piero Fornasetti on many projects throughout his lifetime. Ponti’s works for Richard Ginori revolutionized Ginori’s production. They were so admired in 1923 Ponti was named artistic director for the company. It is said “Italy wouldn’t really be Italy without Giovanni (Gio) Ponti.”

~  SIZES: 9 1/4" dia.; 1" h Weight: 1 lb All measurements approximate.

~  AUTHENTIC: Firm’s gold mark RICHARD-GINORI PITTORIA DI DOCCIA and RICHARD GINORI, Impressed letter F & numbers. MADE IN ITALY. Circa 1928. Made in Italy. Literature: Gio Ponti Ceramiche 1923-1930: Le opere del Museo Ginori di Doccia, Sergio et al., pg. 146

~  ELEGANT, RARE find and addition to your collection by a master designer. Visit our store to see more of our Gio Ponti and MCM Italian decorative art listings!

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