Description: MAKER: Illy, Italy with design by Jannis Kounellis for retailer Jannis Kounellis, 2005 PATTERN: Jannis Kounellis MATERIAL: Porcelain PIECE NAME: Set of 4 Artist Collection Espresso Cups & Saucers DESCRIPTION: Greek-born Kounellis has lived in Italy since 1956. This is his second illy collection, where he resumes the culture of his homeland. The cups feature four heroines in Greek tragedy: Antigone, Phaedra, Persephone and Electra. There is nothing heroic about them, however: on the contrary, they are represented as broken dolls, with severed heads and limbs, their names hand-written on the outer surface of the cup. Blotches of black ink ooze like blood onto the saucers. Myth is important in Kounellis' work, as is the theater: he has worked as a set designer and the large retrospective show commemorating his forty years of artistic activity, held in Rome in 2002, was entitled "Atto Unico" (one-act play). DIMENSIONS: 2" tall by 2 1/2" across; saucer is 4 3/4" WEIGHT: 2lb 9.4oz CONDITION: Excellent condition appearing unused. None of the original packaging is included in the sale. Please review all images and contact me with any questions. Free shipping is available to domestic customers only. Calculated international shipping is available, kindly get in touch for a quote. International buyers, please familiarize yourself with your country's importation laws, tariffs, and taxes - as we are not responsible for covering these fees. I typically ship on Tuesdays and Fridays. If you have special shipping requirements, please contact me prior to purchase. Please double check that your primary shipping address is set to the location you would like to have the package delivered. Changing the shipping address requires canceling the sale and repurchasing with the correct address. Visit our White Whale Limited Store to browse through thousands more of our eclectic, antique and vintage items. Thank you, Ishmael Ribar & Joe Cleinman White Whale Limited
Price: 125 USD
Location: Stephentown, New York
End Time: 2024-12-11T04:25:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Brand: Illy
Material: Porcelain
Type: Espresso Cups
Color: White
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Pattern: Jannis Kounellis
Time Period Manufactured: 2005
Style: Arte Povera
Year Manufactured: 2005
