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Lot 25
  • 25

Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
  • "Arco" Lamp
  • Aluminium, marble and stainless steel
Customised by Jony Ive and Marc Newson for the (RED) Auction 2013. Edition 01/01.

Condition

Overall excellent condition. This variant of the model was designed especially for the (RED) 2013 auction. With a few very minor and shallow surface scratches to the base. Presently electrified with a US plug and being offered with a bulb and brochures from the producer. This work is being sold with a certificate from the (RED) 2013 auction.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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Catalogue Note

Donated by FLOS S.p.A.

For Jony and Marc, the 1962-designed "Arco" is the quintessential floor lamp, but more than casting a brilliant eight-foot radius of light, it evokes an era when Italians were the world's undisputed leaders of design. The pair owns three Arco lamps between them, which they value because the Castiglionis' classic design transcends all of the clichés associated with its now-familiar aesthetic. While many examples of Arco are in the collections of the great design museums of the world, this singular version - with its one-of-a-kind red marble base - was created especially for the (RED) Auction by Flos S.p.A. under Jony and Marc's direction.