{"product_id":"vintage-hippopotamus-sculpture-by-armando-testa-1960s","title":"Vintage Pippo Hippopotamus — Armando Testa Italian Advertising Icon, 1960s PVC Collectible","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalling all the collectors of advertising and marketing design memorabilia!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage promotional \u003cstrong\u003efigure of Pippo, the blue hippopotamus\u003c\/strong\u003e, was designed in 1966 by Santo Alligo for the Italian advertiser Armando Testa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy in PVC, the piece combines bold colour, rounded form and playful proportions, reflecting the distinctive visual language of mid-century Italian advertising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally distributed through promotional campaigns rather than retail channels, it retains a strong collectible appeal tied to its cultural context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head is articulated and can be rotated, adding a subtle interactive element to the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth graphic and sculptural, it works as a decorative object — adding a pop, slightly unexpected presence within a curated interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 16.5 cm (height) × 12.5 cm (width) × 33 cm (depth)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age and use. Please refer to the photos for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les delices de Printemps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52466111349083,"sku":null,"price":205.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/1768\/0475\/files\/PXL_20250805_171452567.jpg?v=1772053113","url":"https:\/\/lesdelicesdeprintemps.com\/products\/vintage-hippopotamus-sculpture-by-armando-testa-1960s","provider":"Les delices de Printemps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}