Re: Bitossi (Italy)

by **NaomiM** April 9th 2014, 10:52 am

Rare Bitossi Parrot
29.5cm tall. 8.5x10cm across bottom of base.
Paper label says Ceramica Sarda de Muntoni Plero. Initially thought it was made in Sardinia, but assured by Bitossi that it is one of theirs, and was retailed by Muntoni Plero through his company Ceramica Sarda in 1970-75.

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by **NaomiM** April 24th 2014, 10:51 am

Just because it looks like Bitossi, doesn't mean it is by Bitossi.
This vase was bought by a tourist 15yrs ago from an established family pottery in Sardinia and is stamped on the base Sardartis Castelsardo.
Bitossi is part of the much larger Gruppo Colorobbia which supplies the same clays and oxides used by Bitossi worldwide, so anyone can produce their own Bitossi-style range of ceramics if they wished.

Bitossi also cleared up the mystery of this pot. They provided Bitossi items to SARDARTIS, which was owned by Mr. Marras, who was their customer in 1982-90 but then he started making his own Bitossi-style copies such as this vase.

Than he started to produce copies in a small factory in Umbria…specially small animals. We were not able to call him in Court. We can tell you if a single item is a copy or real…hope you can..! Animals copies are smaller than original.

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by **NaomiM** May 17th 2014, 6:41 pm

Be aware that Bitossi's Aldo Londi and Sottsass designs have been re-released. google markanto.de for the list.

by **big ed** May 26th 2014, 5:23 pm

Large Cockerel With Italy And label for Rosenthall , I will post pic later of main piece had a tiny bit of damage that i am fixing .but does this mark suggest Bitossi ?

by **dantheman** May 26th 2014, 5:26 pm

come on Ed,let's see your cockerel!

by **NaomiM** May 26th 2014, 5:27 pm

If it's the right clay and impressed patterns and glaze colours, then yes it probably is. Can't go on the mark and label alone, though.

by **big ed** May 26th 2014, 5:43 pm

No , i will try and find another example Naomi , it seems right to me but you know more about bitossi than me .

by **NaomiM** May 26th 2014, 6:38 pm

I've seen a lot recently via the Bitossi Group which has surprised me. Happy

by **big ed** May 26th 2014, 8:18 pm

10" High

by **cookiepops** May 26th 2014, 8:49 pm

Rosenthal Netter was an importer of Italian pottery after WWII, along with another well known company, Raymor. I would say it's a Bitossi piece

by **NaomiM** May 26th 2014, 8:57 pm

Had a look and it doesn't appear to one of Bitossi's standard shapes for their roosters/cockerels.
Would you like me to ask on the Bitossi Group?

by **NaomiM** May 26th 2014, 9:40 pm

Found a similar one in the Bitossi group. All they'd said is it was 'created in Italy for Rosenthal netter.' I've asked them to clarify if it's by Bitossi or not.

by **big ed** May 27th 2014, 7:00 am

Thanks for that Naomi , I would be interested to hear their verdict , It ticks the boxes clay wise and markings , I would say it was an earlier piece myself , 1960 or so , who are the bitossi group ? ....'created in Italy for Rosenthal netter is on the label so we know that much Laughter

cheers , Ed

by **NaomiM** May 27th 2014, 10:42 am

Guido Bitossi is now in the group, and he has access to their archive so I'll see what he says. It's the Midcentury Italian Ceramic & Bitossi Collectors group if you want to join.

by **NaomiM** May 27th 2014, 11:26 am

There are a pair of yellow chalice shaped candle sticks in the group with this flower stamp which Guido says are Bitossi so we'll see.

by **NaomiM** May 27th 2014, 11:50 am

Yup, Bitossi. ( unless guido says differently) Excellent

by **big ed** May 27th 2014, 3:01 pm

Thanks Naomi , that's great , much appreciated , I have done his little repair and will post him in the Bitossi thread , the collectors group sounds interesting , I only get the odd italian piece now and again ( no , not that sort ) Happy

by **big ed** May 27th 2014, 3:03 pm

Bitossi cockerel , 10" High , label for rosenthall

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by **moomingurl** July 4th 2014, 1:39 pm

Hi

I have these two pieces, pretty certain they are old Bitossi and not remakes. Any ideas on prices? I've checked a few of my books and not got very far, also the internet is quite unreliable in terms of pricing!

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