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Italian silver five-piece "coffee and tea piazza", designed by Michael Graves for Alessi, Limited edition, designed 1983
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases, numbered 51/99 and stamped 1991, rim of tray not marked 925
- silver, glass, plastic, enamel
- height of coffee pot 9 7/8 in.; diameter of tray 16 1/8 in.
- 25 cm; 41 cm
comprising a Teapot, Coffee Pot, Creamer, covered Sugar Bowl with matching Sugar Spoon, and two-handled Tray, the square bodies with fluted sides and raised on resin plinths, the shoulders applied with blue enameled spheres and the ivory-colored resin handles terminating in matching blue spheres, the conical covers with blue hemispherical finials, the circular tray with glass base, the rod sides dotted with blue enamel spheres
Condition
all in very good condition with the occasional surface nick
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.
Catalogue Note
"It was silver-coated architectural theory that you could use for pouring coffee" - Max Protetch, New York gallerist who showed the collection. Michael Graves version was the best-selling design.