Lot 20
  • 20

Max Ingrand

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Floor Lamp, Model No. 2020, circa 1961
  • frosted and polished glass, brass
  • 171 H cm. (66 3/4 in.)
produced by Fontana Arte
polished and frosted glass, brass, lacquered metal

Literature

Fontana Luigi & C., Quaderni Fontana Arte 1, Italy, 1961, p. 74
Fontana Luigi & C., Quaderni Fontana Arte 6, Italy, 1964, p. 106
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Max Ingrand: Du Verre à la Lumière, Paris, 2009, p. 212
Franco Deboni, Fontana Arte: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand, Turin, 2012, no. 388

Condition

Overall very good condition consistent with age and gentle use. The brass mount with scattered areas of faint oxidation concentrated near the stem and outer surface. The painted surfaces in very good condition with light wear and marks concentrated to the base. The glass in very good condition with very faint surface scratches to the frosted surfaces that do not detract. The footswitch appears to be original and is in very good condition with scattered oxidation to the brass. 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."