Lot 111
  • 111

Ettore Sottsass

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Ettore Sottsass
  • Vase from the "Il Sestante" Series
  • painted signature 605.Il SESTANTE.SOTTSASS
  • glazed earthenware

Provenance

Marco Cappello, Turin
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Literature

T. Trini, "Ceramiche '67," Domus, October 1967, p. 32
Fulvio Ferrari, Ettore Sottsass:  Tutta la Ceramica, Turin, 1996, p. 107 (for related examples from the "Il Sestante" series)

Condition

Overall in very good condition with some minor surface dirt. This piece has been examined under blacklight and has no evidence of prior restoration. With some minor surface imperfections which are inherent in the making. The sculpture is slightly uneven, which appears inherent in the making. With a deep purple hue.
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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