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Gaetano Pesce
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Gaetano Pesce
- "Moloch" Floor Lamp
- with plaque MOLOCH/RIDISEGNO DI GAETANO PESCE/PRODUZIONE BRACCIODIFERRO/PRIMO CENTINAIO/ESEMPLARE N. 017
partially painted metal, plastic, wood and glass
number 17 from an edition of 20
Literature
Emilio Ambasz, ed., Italy: The New Domestic Landscape, New York, 1972, p. 97
Domus, September 1972, p. 38
Gilles de Bure, "Gaetano Pesce: Furniture & Environments," Interiors, April 1977, p. 94
Gaetano Pesce, New York, 1991, pp. 60-61
Andrea Branzi, Il Design Italiano: 1964-1990, Milan, 1996, p. 121
Gaetano Pesce: Le Temps des Questions, Paris, 1996, p. 25
Fulvio and Napoleone Ferrari, Light/Lamps 1968-1973: New Italian Design, Turin, 2002, p. 25
Giuliana Gramigna, Repertorio del Design Italiano: 1950-2000, vol. 1, Turin, 2003, p. 197
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, eds., 1000 Lights: 1960 to present, Cologne, 2005, pp. 224-225
Condition
Overall in excellent condition. The surfaces throughout with surface dirt, minor scratches and minor losses to the painted surface. One larger area of concentrated scratches with losses to paint on the top of the lamp's base. The monumental floor lamp can be altered in height, although it requires assistance to maintain its maximum height. The lamp also has plastic risers which can be filled with water or sand and can be placed under the base for additional weight (not shown in the catalogue illustration). Electrically stable and has a glass globe that fits in over the socket, which is made to appear like a light bulb. Lamp currently lacks the hardware to attach this globe. Some of the metal springs with signs of oxidation and possibly minor corrosion, but are still quite functional. Beanie, the Dachshund, is not included.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.