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Ivo De Santis, Gli Etruschi, Florence
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Private sellerLeeuwarden, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since May 2023 • 22 sales
Product description
Rare set of three ceramic elephants made by the Italian artist Ivo De Santis, 1950 Florence, Gli Etruschi. His work is rarely offered for sale, at most at auctions and galleries. This set of three is unique. Heights 6.5 cm, 9.5 cm, and 12.5 cm. Ivo De Santis opened his ceramics studio in Florence, Italy in the early 1950s and named it Gli Etruschi (the Etruscans). Although virtually no biographical or historical information can be found about De Santis or his workshop, it is clear that almost all of the company's exclusively handmade products were exported to the United States.
It is rare to find anything of the Italian-produced Gli Etruschi. The work of Ivo De Santis is very popular in the US. In the sixties and seventies, Gli Etruschi was widely distributed by the American importers Raymor and Rosenthal Netter, and the artist soon became known for his bold and idiosyncratic ceramic creations. The products of Gli Etruschi consisted primarily of small animal and human figurines. The pieces were rarely signed, but were always labeled with a foil sticker that rarely survived. Fortunately, the work of Ivo De Santis is recognizable by his distinctly original style. See also the other listings for more unique items. Shipping within the EU.
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ConditionVery goodColorsCreme, BlueMaterialCeramicNumber of items3Height12 cmWidth10 cm
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Private sellerLeeuwarden, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since May 2023 • 22 sales