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VGC Herb Ritts Medium Biomorphic Sculptural Lucite Bowl Mid-Century Modern

About the Item

Mid-Century Modern ”Astrolite"" Lucite centrepiece or serving bowl by the Ritts Company of Los Angeles in a dynamic freeform shape with unexpected and beautiful curving. The Ritts Company was owned by Herbert and Shirley Ritts, parents of famed photographer Herb Ritts. In excellent vintage condition with very few visible marks. Sticker has been removed but it is unquestionably from the Astrolite line. Condition is very good, close to excellent. Very minor scuffs that are very difficult to capture.
  • Creator:
    Herb Ritts (Designer),Ritts Co. (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1960s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1273231868692

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