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Fontana Arte
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Fontana Arte
- Coffee Table
- patinated metal, brass, convex mirrored glass, clear glass
Provenance
Private European Family Collection
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
"Cristalli Fontana Arte", Domus, no. 344, July 1958, p. 52
Laura Falconi, Fontana Arte: Una storia trasparente, Milan, 1998, pp. 114, 214, fig. 114 (for a related example)
Franco Deboni, Fontana Arte: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand, Turin, 2012, fig. 409
Laura Falconi, Fontana Arte: Una storia trasparente, Milan, 1998, pp. 114, 214, fig. 114 (for a related example)
Franco Deboni, Fontana Arte: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand, Turin, 2012, fig. 409
Condition
Overall very good original condition, with the exception of occasional fine marks and abrasions to the enameled surfaces. There are three old areas where the reflective mirror paint is lacking to the outer edge of the concaved mirror top, each approximately ½ inches in diameter. The glass top appears to be original, with no chips, repairs or losses evident. Overall in our opinion the table presents well – the mirror plate, brass and enameled surfaces have an attractive aged patina, and the table retains a firm structure. This presents a rare opportunity to acquire a scarce model.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.