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Paolo de Poli
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Four Objects, circa 1955-1960
- three etched De Poli, one with foil label P. DE POLI / MADE IN ITALY
- copper, enamel
- largest: 30.5 W x 26.5 D cm. (12 x 10 1/2 in.)
comprising two Bowls, one square Dish, and one triple Bowl
enamelled copper, one with silver foil
enamelled copper, one with silver foil
Literature
Ponti, op. cit., pp. 23, 24, 26 for relatable examples
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age. The pieces have been inspected under ultra violet light and it appears that no restoration has been undertaken.
Square dish: 30.5 W x 26. 5 D cm. (12 x 10 1/2 in.) etched De Poli with traces of paper labels
Smaller pink bowl: 5.2 H x 18.5 D cm. (2 1/8 x 7 1/4 in.) etched De Poli and stamped P. DE POLI / MADE IN ITALY with additional typed paper label 'Tinta Rarisimma'
Larger bowl: 6.3 H x 22.5 D cm. (2 1/2 x 8 5/8 in.) etched De Poli with additional typed paper label 'Tinta Rara'
Joined circular bowls: 17.8 W max cm. (7 in.) no makers marks
"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."