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Napoleone Martinuzzi
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 'Transparenti' Vase, Model No. 3130, circa 1925-1926
- glass
- 33 H cm. (13 in.)
produced by Venini & Cie.
glass
glass
Provenance
Venini Archives, Italy
Phillips New York, 14 November 2009, lot 76
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Phillips New York, 14 November 2009, lot 76
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Marino Barovier, Napoleone Martinuzzi: Venini 1925-1931, Milan, 2013, pp. 94 and 152
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age. An internal inclusion visible in the foot of the vase and an internal air bubble visible in the body of the vase, above the foot. A few minute scattered internal air bubbles throughout.
"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
This model was originally understood to be designed by Vittorio Zecchin and recent research in 2012-2103 has confirmed that it is, in fact, a creation by Napoleone Martinuzzi.
A certificate of authenticity from the Venini S.p.A. Archives, 2009, is provided with this lot.