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Ico Parisi
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- ICO PARISI
- "Terni" Desk
- with firm's label
- rosewood and mahogany, a superb and rare variant with a three and two partners drawer module and two shallow drawers under the top
Literature
Gerhard Westermeier and Markus Winter, Luisa and Ico Parisi, Berlin, 2008, pp. 36-37, fig. 31-32
Ico Parisi: & Architetture, Modena, Italy, 1990, p. 213
Ico Parisi: & Architetture, Modena, Italy, 1990, p. 213
Condition
Overall in excellent condition. The desk has been recently cleaned. The top board with beautiful figuring. There are two small drawers located underneath the center portion of the desk, which are only partially visible in the catalogue illustration. The two drawers side of the drawer case with locking device, however lacking key. This is a superb and rare example of a variant design of the model.
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.
Catalogue Note
This lot and the following have been examined by the Parisi archives. Sotheby's would like to thank the Parisi archives for their assistance in cataloguing this lot.
Please note, in the printed catalogue and in the lead illustration here, the desk is depicted with two drawers facing inward, and in the second illustration online, it is shown with three drawers facing outward. While this model is meant to be a partner's desk, it makes more sense for the module of drawers to be reversed, so that the three drawers face inward, and the two drawers face outward. Also, the two slim drawers facing inward under the desk top are not readily visible in the illustration.