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Fontana Arte
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Fontana Arte
- Mirror, Model no. 1929
- with producer's label FONTANIT / LUIGI FONTANA & C.S.p.a / MILANO - ITALY / PROTEZIONE TERMOPLASTICA
- painted brass, glass
Literature
Quaderni Fontana Arte 2: Fontana Arte: Arredamento, sales catalogue, 1961, p. 33
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age and gentle use. Minor oxidation to metal parts to the top and bottom surfaces of the mirror. Minor separation between the mirrored elements and glass to the bottom left side proper and is not visually distracting.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The name Fontana Arte is inextricably linked to the material of glass. One of Italy’s greatest exports Gio Ponti served as artistic director of Luigi Fontana as it was known at the time, in 1931. Chiesa then invited Master glazier Pietro Chiesa to join him in 1932, establishing Fontana Arte. Together, the two radically modernised glass as an artistic medium, with Max Ingrand further pushing the limits of glass design further once appointed director in the mid-1950s. Always revolutionary, the designs of Fontana Arte focused on designs that set them apart from anyone else. The present lot displays the powerfully subtle touch of the firm, minimising the concept of a mirror to its purest elements, and introducing only a hint of colour to the interior panels.