Auction Preview: Italian Design at Artcurial, Paris, May 28
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What: Italian DesignWhere: Artcurial 7, Rond-Point des Champs-Elysees 75008, Paris, FranceWhen: May 28, 06.00 PMPublic Viewing: May 17, May 24, 11 am to 7 pmMay 25, 11 am to 6 pmMay 27, 11 am to 7 pmTop lots at the sale:—Lot 53: Carlo Scarpa (1906 - 1978):Auction Preview: Italian Design at Artcurial, Paris, May 28
What: Italian DesignWhere: Artcurial 7, Rond-Point des Champs-Elysees 75008, Paris, FranceWhen: May 28, 06.00 PMPublic Viewing: May 17, May 24, 11 am to 7 pmMay 25, 11 am to 6 pmMay 27, 11 am to 7 pmTop lots at the sale:—Lot 53: Carlo Scarpa (1906 - 1978): “Rare easel - Circa 1950.’ Mahogany, steel and brass structure. Rare mahogany, steel and brass easel by Carlo Scarpa - Circa 1950. Height: 258,50 Width: 59 Depth: 56 cm. Estimate 60,000 € - 80,000 € (66,930 USD – 89,240 USD)—Lot 20: Gio Ponti & Giulo Minoletti (1891 - 1979 & 1910 - 1981): “Pair of armchairs known as «Settebello» - Circa 1950.” Gilded metal base, wooden structure upholstered in blue velvet original. Edition Breda. Height: 104 Width: 72 Depth: 74 cm. Estimate: 25,000 € - 35,000 € (27,888 USD – 39,043 USD)—Lot 27: Gio Ponti (1891 - 1979): “Important office mod. USC607 - 1954 Base” and frame in brass and black lacquered steel, top and shelf in melamine covered with yellow laminate, perforated sheet metal lockers and black lacquered. Edition Rima. Height: 75 Width: 200 Depth: 90 cm. Estimate: 25,000 € - 35,000 € (27,888 USD – 39,043 USD)—Lot 90: Gino Sarfatti (1912 - 1985): “Important suspension mod. 2109/16 – 1958.” Structure in white lacquered metal, sandblasted glass diffusers. Height: 138 Width: 103.50 Depth: 103.50 cm. Estimate: 20,000 € - 30,000 € (22,310 USD – 33,465 USD)—Lot 48: Ettore Sottsass (1917 - 2007): “Rare Console Mirror - Circa 1960.” Brass Structure, Mirror and Marbled Glass Shelf . Edition Sant 'Ambrogio & Berti. Stamp Publisher. Circa 1960 . Height: 128.50 Width: 67 Depth: 14.80 cm. Estimate: 18,000 € - 25,000 € (20,089 USD – 27,888 USD)—Lot 11: Gio Ponti (1891 - 1979): “Unique magazine rack – 1940.” Solid walnut frame and structure. Height: 90 Width: 44 Depth: 47 cm. Estimate: 18,000 € - 25,000 € (20,089 USD – 27,888 USD)—Lot 56: Gabriella Crespi (1922 - 2012) Coffee table called «Scultura.» From the Plurimi series - 1970 Brass sliding wooden frame, Plaque from the artist. Height: 41,50 Width: 69.50 Depth: 50 cm. Estimate: 14,000 € - 20,000 € (15,617 USD – 22,310 USD)—Lot 26: Gio Ponti (1891 - 1979): “Rare light bookcase - Circa 1955.” Carved mahogany structure. Realization Giordano Chiesa. Height: 68 Width: 108 Depth: 21 cm. A certificate from the Gio Ponti archives will be given to the buyer. Estimate: 12,000 € - 15,000 € (13,386 USD – 16,733 USD)—Lot 49: Carlo Mollino (1905 - 1973): Pair of armchairs called «Lutrario» – 1959. Frame in black lacquered metal tube and brass, wooden armrests, seat and back in curved plywood, upholstered in green vinyl. Edition Doro. Label of the publisher. Height: 75 Width: 63 Depth: 49 cm. Estimate: 12,000 € - 18,000 € (13,386 USD –20,089 USD)For details, visit: http://www.artcurial.com/en/Click on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more