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Pesaro, Renato Giavoli Italy, circa 1960 Crocodile

$595
£451.47
€516.22
CA$831.05
A$924.02
CHF 482.47
MX$11,247.56
NOK 6,156.13
SEK 5,768
DKK 3,852.63
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About the Item

An impressive crocodile by Renato Giavoli made in the early 1950s at his factory in Pesaro Italy. He was a maestro of Italian ceramics and this is being carried on by Adriano Giavoli. A great piece for a sideboard or shelving to offset the vertical pieces in a collection of Italian post war ceramics.
  • Creator:
    Pesaro (Manufacturer),Renato Giavoli (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.97 in (5 cm)Width: 4.73 in (12 cm)Depth: 14.57 in (37 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1958
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Pymble, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 45981stDibs: LU1265214077131

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