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Arredoluce
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Arredoluce
- Two 'Cavalletto' Floor Lamps
- chromium-plated and lacquered metal
Literature
Clémence & Didier Krzentowski, The Complete Designers' Lights II, Zurich, 2014, pp. 46-47
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age and use. Minor oxidation throughout the frames with minor loss to the black painted finish on the lampshades. The base cap underside both models is missing. Sotheby's does not guarantee electrical components and suggests having all wiring inspected by a licensed electrician.
"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
Arredoluce sprung in the 1950s from post-war industrial Italy. Set up by Angelo Lelii, it developed and produced lighting pieces with several high-profile designers and artists such as Ettore Sottsass, and brothers Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni. Having survived since post-war Italy, the quality of the company’s craftsmanship is in constant dialogue with the visual weightlessness of the works. Arredoluce has built a reputation based on precisely that: integrating a form of abstract material lightness that blends so well with the creators’ lighting devices that each piece seems to personify a lighting mood and truly enhance the space in which it is installed.
This pair of Cavaletto floor lamps underlines Arredoluce’s playful yet discreet nature and form part of a heritage that underlines the consistent elegance of the company’s work since the 1950s.