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Osvaldo Borsani
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Dining Table, designed 1939
- cherry, partially mirrored glass
- 76 x 170 x 90.5 cm. (30 x 67 x 35 5/8 in.)
cherrywood, glass
Provenance
Galerie d'Agata, Brussels
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2008
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2008
Literature
Abitare, no. 306, April, 1992, p. 219 for a table with comparable carved detail
Giuliana Graminga, Fulvio Irace, Osvaldo Borsani, Rome, 1992, pp. 124, 170 for a circular version, p. 188 for a table with comparable carved detail
Werner Adriaenssens et al, Roberto Polo: The Eye, London, 2011, pp. 616-617, illustrated
Giuliana Graminga, Fulvio Irace, Osvaldo Borsani, Rome, 1992, pp. 124, 170 for a circular version, p. 188 for a table with comparable carved detail
Werner Adriaenssens et al, Roberto Polo: The Eye, London, 2011, pp. 616-617, illustrated
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age and gentle use. Minor scattered scuffs and surface scratches to the frame, concentrated to the feet with one very minor chip to the corner of one edge fo the table top, approximately 1 cm long. Faint scattered surface scratches to the glass surface throughout with one slightly deeper scratch approximately 29 cm in length near one corner. Scattered minor losses and fogging to the mirrored trim, concentrated to the exterior edges. The frame has minor movement to the joints throughout.
"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
Copies of technical drawings from the archives of the Arredamenti Borsani are provided with this lot.