Lot 22
  • 22

Gino Sarfatti

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Wall Light, Model No. 237/5, designed 1959, executed circa 1970
  • labelled AL Milano, Arteluce
  • glass, lacquered aluminium
  • 40 H x 65 W cm. (15 3/4 x 25 3/4 in.)
produced by Arteluce
lacquered aluminium, glass

Literature

Domus, no. 389, April, 1962, n.p., for an advertisement of a relatable example
Marco Romanelli and Sandra Severi, Gino Sarfatti: opera scelte 1938-1973, Milan, 2012, pp. 311, 414
Clémence & Didier Krzentowski, The Complete Designers' Lights II, Zurich, 2014, p. 183

Condition

Overall very good condition consistent with age and gentle use. The globes in very good condition overall with minor rough edges, likely inherent in production, not visible when assembled. Sotheby's does not guarantee electrical components and suggests having all wiring inspected by a licensed electrician.
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