About 30 years ago, Illy, the Italian coffee-producing company, started their Illy Collection. A prestigious collection of espresso cups, produced in limited editions, in which they invited contemporary artists to paint and decorate their Matteo Thun-designed Illy cup.
Since then, over 100 editions have appeared in their series of art-designed cups. Great names in modern art, fashion, and design have contributed to the series. Koons, Rauschenberg, Penck, Thun, Pistoletto, Bourgeois, Fabre, and many others have made their appearance in the series of espresso and cappuccino cups.
For those who started their collection around 2000, some great names were there to be picked up, and the editions from that period belong to the highlights in many Illy collections.
It comes in its original box and, of course, has never been used. The Illy coffee can was removed because it was well past its expiration date, but the cups are timeless and will grace any collection.
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsMulti ColorMaterialCeramicNumber of items12BrandRosenthalFirst ownerYesHeight6 cmWidth7 cmDepth7 cm