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ETTORE SOTTSASS | Iride Bowl
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Ettore Sottsass
- Iride Bowl
- Engraved E. Sottsass per Memphis by Toso Vetri d'arte 7/7 on the base
- Height : 44 cm ; 17 3/8 in.
- 1986
glass and brass
Provenance
Memphis Milano, Italy
Private collection, France
Private collection, France
Literature
Memphis, Céramique, Argent, Verre, 1981-1987, exibition catalogue, Centre de la Vieille Charité, Marseille, 1991, p. 121
Hans Höger, Ettore Sottass jun. : designer, artist, architect, Berlin, 1993, p. 190
Hans Höger, Ettore Sottass jun. : designer, artist, architect, Berlin, 1993, p. 190
Condition
Good overall condition. The glass presents with a few extremely rare light scratches and some surface soiling. There are some tiny bubbles and some tiny irregularities to the glass, inherent to the making. There are a few extremely tiny and extremely rare chips on the translucent top element, only visible upon very close inspection. A few of the glass elements holding the glass pendants might have been re-glued at a later date. The glass pendants presents with a few scratches and some tiny to small superficial chips, mostly concentrated along the holes. The brass elements presents with oxidation.
"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."