- 883
Paolo Venini, 1895-1959
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- Obelisk Lamp Base
- stencilled three lined mark venini murano ITALIA and traces of original label with number 4294 to the underside
- glass with internal cane of zanfirico glass of thin polychrome threads
- height: 44cm., 17 1/4 in.
- Executed circa 1950.
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 25 March 1997, lot 109
Literature
Franco Deboni, Venini Glass Catalogue 1921-2007, vol. II, Turin, 2007, cat.no.150 for a comparable obelisk
Condition
Superficial dirt and a few scratches to surface. Some internal bubbling. Sold without electrical fitting or shade.
"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."