- 170
The design attributed to the studio of Carlo Scarpa, Manufactured by Venini
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- A floor lamp
- brass and glass
- 176cm., 69¼in.
Murano, circa 1930-35
brass, Murano glass
the base stamped 'Venini / Murano', with a blown glass orange shade
brass, Murano glass
the base stamped 'Venini / Murano', with a blown glass orange shade
Condition
Very decorative. Sotheby's states that this should be rewired by a qualified electrician. Minor damage to the glass columnar stem in the form of some old chips.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
In 1921 Vetri Soffiati Muranesi Cappelin Venini & Co. opened on the island of Murano. Within a few years Venini quickly asserted prowess as a leader in cutting edge design and technique.
The architect Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978) became the artistic director in 1934 and remained with the firm until 1947. He had a fascination with the East, particularly Japan and the materials from that country, as well as the history and culture of Venice. Murano glass lending itself well to reflecting these passions in his work. He introduced innovative decorative methods that helped distinguish the Venini firm as one of the finest producers of Murano glass and the offered lot demonstrates this superbly.
In 1930 Venini produced their 'Catalogi Blu' which included all their current designs. We see on plate 153, model number 502 which is almost identical to the offered lot. This plate is reproduced by Anna Venini Diaz de Santillana, Venini Catalogue Raisonné, 1921-1980, Milan, 2000, p.258.
The architect Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978) became the artistic director in 1934 and remained with the firm until 1947. He had a fascination with the East, particularly Japan and the materials from that country, as well as the history and culture of Venice. Murano glass lending itself well to reflecting these passions in his work. He introduced innovative decorative methods that helped distinguish the Venini firm as one of the finest producers of Murano glass and the offered lot demonstrates this superbly.
In 1930 Venini produced their 'Catalogi Blu' which included all their current designs. We see on plate 153, model number 502 which is almost identical to the offered lot. This plate is reproduced by Anna Venini Diaz de Santillana, Venini Catalogue Raisonné, 1921-1980, Milan, 2000, p.258.