Gio Ponti

Lisa Ponti, Milan (daughter of the artist)
Private Collection, Italy
Wright, Chicago, December 9, 2007, lot 122
Acquired from the above by the present owner

"Una porta, e nuovo mobili," Domus no. 321, August 1956, pp. 21-24 (for period photographs of Lisa Ponti house including the present lot) 
Laura Falconi, Gio Ponti: Interni, Oggetti, Disegni, 1920-1976, p. 182 (for the present lot in situ

Overall in very good condition. When viewed in person, the chairs present with a rich teal and cream upholstery and is accurately represented in the catalogue illustration. The sofa has been reupholstered at some point in the history of the piece and the upholstery presents with a few surface scratches, minor scattered edge abrasions and light surface soiling consistent with age and gentle use. The proper right side with a minor loss at the Lower front corner, measuring approximately 1/2 inch in diameter and a smaller abrasion at center of the lower edge. The lower front edge with a line of small abrasions to the proper right, measuring approximately 4 1/2 inches in length, stable and only visible when looking at the underside of the sofa. The brass surfaces present with a few minor surface scratches, minor edge abrasions and a few minor areas of discoloration commensurate with age and gentle use. Two screws missing, which do not affect the solidity of the sofa, a few screws possibly replaced. A sculptural sofa, with strong geometric lines, coming from the artist's family, en suite with lots 317 and 319.
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.
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This lot is being sold with a certificate of expertise from the Gio Ponti Archives.