Lot 156
  • 156

Archizoom Associati

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • 'Safari' Sofa, Designed 1968
  • fibreglass, polyester, fabric upholstery
  • 90 H x 254 W x 214 D cm. (34 1/2 x 100 x 84 1/2 in.)
lacquered fibreglass, polyester, synthetic fabric upholstery

Literature

Emilio Ambasz, ed., Italy: The New Domestic Landscape: Achievements and Problems of Italian Design, exh. cat., Florence, 1972, p. 108
Giuliana Graminga, Repertory 1950/1980: Pictures and Ideas Regarding the History of Italian Furniture, Milan, 1985, p. 264
Anne Bony, Furniture & Interiors of the 1960s, Paris, 2004, p. 180
Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari, 1968: Italian Radical Design, Athens, 2014, n.p.

Condition

Overall very good condition consistent with age. The fiberglass has been relacquered at one stage in the piece's history. A few minor nicks and faint signs of wear to some corners. The upholstery is in new, clean condition. The Safari sofa includes four sections, a matching carpet and foam cushion insert. Photos available with and without the foam insert.
"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.
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