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Archizoom Associati
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Archizoom Associati
- 'Safari' Sofa
- lacquered fibreglass with leather upholstery
- 60.8 H x 260 W x 216.5 cm (23 7/8 x 102 3/8 x 85 1/4 in.)
Provenance
Galerie Downtown, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2003
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2003
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.
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 good condition. The lacquered fibreglass with scattered scuffs, marks and scratches. Chips through the lacquered fibreglass revealing the subframe below in a few areas. The front left panel with a weak section of fibreglass. The leather upholstery with minor wear throughout, one seat with a minor tear that has been professionally repaired and is not visually distracting, and scattered scuffs and scratches throughout the rest of the upholstery.
"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."