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Piero Fornasetti
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Piero Fornasetti
- Two "Cammei" Obelisk Table Lamps
- with firm's paper label
- hand painted and lithographic transfer-print on lacquered metal and fabric shades
Provenance
Collection of the artist
Thence by descent
Christie's Los Angeles, Important Design, The Life of Fornasetti, May 16, 1998, lot 157
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Thence by descent
Christie's Los Angeles, Important Design, The Life of Fornasetti, May 16, 1998, lot 157
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Barnaba Fornasetti, Fornasetti: The Complete Universe, New York, 2010, pp. 458, 476, 492-493
Condition
with paper label BASE LAMPADA/A OBELISCO/CAMMEI/oro sunero
Overall in very good original condition. These works were formerly on the collection of the designer and a rare motif to appear on the market. The surfaces of the design with a few surface scratches, a few minute nicks to the lacquer and minor surface rubbing to the surface. The portions of the gold decorative scheme with nice luminosity and depth when viewed in person. The patinated metal surfaces with a few light surface scratches consistent with age and use. The paper shades are later and are in excellent condition. The finials appear original with a few minor losses to the lacquer and very light rubbing from handling. A rare work by the artist to appear on the market.
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.