Lot 43
  • 43

Joe Colombo

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • Joe Colombo
  • "Acrylica" Table Lamp
  • plexiglas and enameled metal

Literature

Ignazia Favata, Joe Colombo and Italian Design of the Sixties, Cambridge, MA, 1988, p. 61
Giuliana Gramigna, Repertorio del Design Italiano:  1950-2000, vol. 1, Turin, 2003, p. 99
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, eds., 1000 Lights: 1960 to present, Cologne, 2005, p. 53
Joe Colombo:  Inventing the Future, Weil am Rhein, Germany, 2005, p. 142

Condition

Overall very good original condition. The Plexiglas elements with some minor surface scratches. With paint losses along the edges of the painted metal base. Lamp with transformer, but with currently fitted with plugs for us in the US. Lamp is currently non-functional.
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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