Gio Ponti

Vivere a la Ponti, Los Angeles, June 19-June 30, 2013

Lisa Licitra Ponti, Gio Ponti: The Complete Work, 1923-1978, Cambridge, 1990, p. 230 (for related sculptures)
Gio Ponti a metaphysical world, exh. cat., Queens Museum of Art, New York, 2001, n.p. 
La casa all'italiana. Gio Ponti in LA, exh. cat., Los Angeles, 2013, n.p. 

Overall very good original condition. Please note the measurements of these lamps as they have significant scale. Each lamp comprises two glass hand blown glass panels. Each panel with air bubbles and particulate inclusions that are inherent in the making and decoration. Light surface dirt concentrated in the recessed area. The lower inside corner of one panel of one of the lamps with a minor chip, only visible upon very close inspection. The patinated metal bases have a more subtle and lighter color than it appears in the catalogue illustration. The patinated metal with light rubbing and minor superficial scratches, consistent with age and normal use . Two sculptural lamps of impressive composition and great scale. The air bubbles are part of the decorative scheme and enhance the presence of the lamps.
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This lot has been authenticated by the Gio Ponti Archives, Milan and is sold with a copy of the certificate of authenticity.