HERMES 1970 Aldo Londi Bronze Brooch Of Horse Head In Glazed & Gilt Ceramic
A horse head brooch designed by Aldo Londi for Hermes Paris.
This is a very rare whimsical horse brooch, created in Paris France by the luxury house of Hermes, back in the 1970. The horse head was crafted Aldo Londi in glazed and gold gilt ceramic, and mount in a customized concealed frame made up in patinated bronze. The horse's mane is decorated with eight red glass spheres connected by a bronze thread. The brooch is fitted at the reverse with a hinge pin bar with a trombone shaped security lock.
Aldo Londi
Aldo Londi (1911-2003) was a painter, sculptor and primarily ceramist. He created objects that are still part of the history of Italian ceramics. He was born in Montelupo Fiorentino. At the age of eleven he started working for Fanciullacci manufacturing, where he could learn the traditional techniques in making pottery. After the war, Londi kept on his work and became Art Director of the famous Bitossi family ceramics studio in Montelupo. By Londi’s new style, Bitossi production had a sudden transformation. The style of Londi promoted the production of new high-quality objects realized by handcraft methods. For Bitossi he designed his most famous lines of pottery such as ‘Rimini blu’, ‘Mondrian’, ‘Lobster’, ‘Sivilla’ and ‘Cinesi'. Aldo's artistry is represented at numerous museums around the world.
Country: Italy and Paris, France
Period: Modernism, 1970.
Weight: 52.95 Grams, (3.95 Dwt).
Measurements: 53 mm by 52 mm, (2.08 x 2.03 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed as follows, "HERMES PARIS".
Collateral: This Hermes brooch is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Hernes brooch is very good. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the bronze. All parts are secured in their settings. This brooch has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P031325CEKL/.6723
