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Carlo Mollino
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- produced by Edizione Galleria Colombari'Suora' Floor Lamp, designed 1947, executed circa 1994
- marble, steel, brass, parchment
- 175 H x 114 W x 109 D cm. (68 7/8 x 44 7/8 x 43 in.)
marble, brass, parchment
Literature
Giovanni Brino, Carlo Mollino: Architecture as Autobiography, London, 1987, pp. 113-114, for the original lamp
Rosella Colombari, Carlo Mollino: Catalogo Dei Mobili, Milan, 2005, p. 51, no. 76, for the original lamp
Fulvio Ferrari and Napoleone Ferrari, The Furniture of Carlo Mollino, London, 2006, pp. 83, 223, no. 62, for the original lamp
Rosella Colombari, Carlo Mollino: Catalogo Dei Mobili, Milan, 2005, p. 51, no. 76, for the original lamp
Fulvio Ferrari and Napoleone Ferrari, The Furniture of Carlo Mollino, London, 2006, pp. 83, 223, no. 62, for the original lamp
Condition
Overall very good condition. One small chip to the underside corner of the marble base. Light marks to the brass thumb adjuster. The shade with two minor tears, one approximately 4cm and 2.5cm, running vertically, and one which has been sensitively restored by a professional. A careful and sensitive restoration to the upper most joint of the brass arm. The first hinge could benefit from professional tightening for more secure support. Sotheby's does not guarantee electrical components and suggests having all wiring inspected by a licensed electrician.
"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
The 'Suora' lamp was designed in 1947 for the Centre for the Distribution of Artisanal Materials (CADMA) as a unique piece, the original now lost. The offered lot was produced in a limited edition by Edizione Galleria Colombari, circa 1994.