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Ettore Sottsass, Jr. — “Menta” totem
Ettore Sottsass, Jr.

“Menta” totem

Designed by the legendary Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass, Jr., this striking ceramic totem titled "Menta" exemplifies his bold, postmodern aesthetic and his enduring exploration of form, color, and cultural symbolism. Produced by the renowned Italian ceramics manufacturer Bitossi and distributed by Mirabili, Italy, this work belongs to a limited edition of only 20 pieces. Numbered 2 from the edition, the base is impressed with a bronze label reading "Sottsass/MENTA/2/20/Mirabili/Italy," affirming its authenticity and collectible significance.

Medium
Produced by Bitossi, Italy and distributed by Mirabili, Italy. Number 2 from the edition of 20. Base with bronze label impressed with “Sottsass/MENTA/2 / 20/Mirabili/Italy.”

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Contemporary Art & Design Evening Sale

March 7, 2013

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Ettore Sottsass, Jr., “Menta” totem

Designed by the legendary Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass, Jr., this striking ceramic totem titled "Menta" exemplifies his bold, postmodern aesthetic and his enduring exploration of form, color, and cultural symbolism. Produced by the renowned Italian ceramics manufacturer Bitossi and distributed by Mirabili, Italy, this work belongs to a limited edition of only 20 pieces. Numbered 2 from the edition, the base is impressed with a bronze label reading "Sottsass/MENTA/2/20/Mirabili/Italy," affirming its authenticity and collectible significance.

Medium
Produced by Bitossi, Italy and distributed by Mirabili, Italy. Number 2 from the edition of 20. Base with bronze label impressed with “Sottsass/MENTA/2 / 20/Mirabili/Italy.”
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Related themes

Bold, Totem, Decorative Arts, Sculptural Form, Italian, Whimsical, Ceramic, Post-Modern Design, Colorful, Contemporary