Lot 190
  • 190

Gio Ponti

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description

  • Paire de fauteuils pliants, vers 1953-1954
  • Porte la marque de l'éditeur FR Made in Italy sur l'entretoise
  • walnut, leather
  • 70,5 x 61 x 59 cm (27 3/4 x 24 x 23 1/4 in.)
noyer, l'assise gainée de cuir

Literature

Ugo La Pietra, Gio Ponti, Milan, 1995, p. 228

Condition

FR : Etat d'usage cohérent avec l'âge et l'utilisation de la pièce. Quelques retouches au placage sur les accotoirs et les pieds. Sur une des chaises : Dessechement général du vernis. Plusieurs coups et enfoncements sur les pieds antérieurs et plusieurs rayures éparses. Une griffure sur l'arrière de l'assise d'une des chaises ainsi qu'une trace de salissure. La deuxième chaise, en meilleur état, présente néanmoins un dessechement général au vernis, quelques coups et rayures d'usage sur l'ensemble de la surface. EN : Condition consistent with age and use. A few minor restoration to the wood on the armrests and the feet. On one of the chairs : Overall drying of the varnish. Several dents on the front feet and scratches scattered. A scratch on the back of the seat and a dirt stain. The second chair is in better condition, still with drying of the varnish and a few dents and scratches consistent witn age and use.
"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

Ce lot est vendu avec un certificat des Archives Gio Ponti