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Gaetano Pesce
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Gaetano Pesce
- Monumental "Moloch" Floor Lamp
- with plaque MOLOCH/RIDISEGNO DI GAETANO PESCE/PRODUZIONE BRACCIODIFERRO/PRIMO CENTINAIO/ESEMPLARE N.000-B
- partially-painted metal, plastic, wood and glass
- second prototype for an edition of 20
Provenance
Acquired directly from Aldo Cichero, owner of Bracciodiferro, by the present owner
Literature
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
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 excellent condition. This lot appears to have been only gentle used and stored for many years, with a few minor surface scratches and some very minor areas of discoloration to the metal components. Presently the wiring to electrify the lamp has been cut in order to ship the work dissembled. The wires appear electrically stable and require an electrician to re-attach the existing wiring. Please visit Sothebys.com for a photograph of period advertisement that is being sold with this lot. A monumental work, which remains as of Gaetano Pesce’s most identifiable works. An excellent example of the model with provenance dating back to its production.
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 is being sold with documented history authored by Aldo Cichero and an original advertisement of the model.