Lot 323
  • 323

Fontana Arte

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • A large dish on stand
  • the dish with traces of original silver label
  • 49.5cm. long by 33.25cm. wide;
  • 19½in., 13in.
amber glass, with bevelled edge on shaped rectangular black painted aluminium stand

Literature

An example with gilt bronze base is illustrated: Roberto Aloi, Esempi di Decorazione Moderna di Tutto il Mondo, Vetri d'Oggi, Milan, 1955, p. 54, illustrated left.

Condition

Glass is of more amber tone than suggested by catalogue illustration. A couple of minor scratches. Label worn. A number of minor losses to paint on base. A large and elegant piece.
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