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Fontana Arte
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Fontana Arte
- Low Table, model no. 1774
- stamped MA / 20 MAR 1959
- lacquered metal, brass, mirrored convex glass, glass
Literature
'Cristalli Fontana Arte', Domus, no. 344, July 1958, p. 52
Quaderni Fontana Arte 2: Arredamento, Milan, 1961, p. 8
Laura Falconi, Fontana Arte: Una storia trasparente, Milan, 1998, pp. 114, 214, fig. 114 for a related example
Laura Falconi, ed., Luci E Trasparenze: Fontana Arte, Rome, 2006, pp. 36-37
Franco Deboni, Fontana Arte: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand, Turin, 2012, fig. 498
Quaderni Fontana Arte 2: Arredamento, Milan, 1961, p. 8
Laura Falconi, Fontana Arte: Una storia trasparente, Milan, 1998, pp. 114, 214, fig. 114 for a related example
Laura Falconi, ed., Luci E Trasparenze: Fontana Arte, Rome, 2006, pp. 36-37
Franco Deboni, Fontana Arte: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand, Turin, 2012, fig. 498
Condition
Overall very good condition. Minor oxidation to the brass elements, Scattered chipping to the outer edges of the blue glass, the longest approximately 3 cm and are not visually distracting. Fine scratches scattered throughout the blue glass with one more prominent scratch near the outer diameter approximately 5 cm in length. The clear glass top with minor fine scratches throughout.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."