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Paolo de Poli
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Four Objects, circa 1955-1960
- each engraved De Poli, one with foil label P DE POLI / MADE IN ITALY
- copper, enamel
- tallest: 40 H cm. (15 3/4 in.)
comprising a square Dish, an elliptical Dish, a Bowl and a Vase
enamelled copper, one with silver foil
enamelled copper, one with silver foil
Literature
Gio Ponti, De Poli: Smalti, Milan, 1958, pp. 22, 29, 64 for relatable examples
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age. Three small chips to the to the enamel on the bottom edge of the tallest vase. The pieces have been inspected under ultra violet light and it appears that no restoration has been undertaken.
Tall vase: 40 H cm. (15 3/4 in.), etched De Poli to base.
Square dish: 3.5 H x 25 square cm. (9 7/8 x 1 3/8 in.) etched De Poli with traces of small paper label.
Footed Bowl: 7.4 H x 22 D cm. (8 5/8 x 2 7/8 in.) etched De Poli to base with additional typed paper label taped to the outer edge 'ANTERIOLE al 50'
Ovoid dish: 33 W x 11.3 D cm. (13 x 4 3/8 in) stamped P DE POLI / MADE IN ITALY with additional traces of manuscript label
"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."