Live auction 518
Fine Design
wed 2 December 2020
Milan - Via San Marco 2
SINGLE SESSION 02/12/2020 Hours 16:00
A selection of Design elements from private Italian collections
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Lot N. 7
Piero Fornasetti
A rare Gran Coromandel trumeau with lacquered silk-screened wood structure. Internal glass shelves. Original label. Manufactured by Fornasetti, Italy, 1950s. cm [..]
Estimate
€ 60.000,00 / 80.000,00
Lot N. 94
Gabriella Crespi
A rare low table with drawer mod. Sculpture of the series Plurimi. Brass and steel structure. Signature engraved. Embossed numeration and original mark. Certificate [..]
Estimate
€ 15.000,00 / 20.000,00
Lot N. 32
Archizoom
A six-seater sofa Safari composed of four modules. Fiberglass structures, fabric upholstery and carpet. Manufactured by Poltronova, Italy, 1968 cm 260x215x64; [..]
Estimate
€ 8.000,00 / 10.000,00
Lot N. 29
Quarti
A large wood table with conical trunk support and wood top with brass insert. Manufactured by Quarti, Italy, 1940s cm 178x80
Estimate
€ 6.000,00 / 8.000,00
Lot N. 1
Gio Ponti
Rare set of four wood chairs with fabric. First version. Designed for the furnishings of the Contini Bonacossi palace in Florence and consisting of a continuous [..]
Estimate
€ 20.000,00 / 25.000,00
Lot N. 71
Ettore Sottsass
A rare bright set of six ceiling lights with brass structures and Perspex diffusers. From a private collection – Como Lake. Manufactured by Arredoluce, Italy, 1956 [..]
Estimate
€ 20.000,00 / 30.000,00
Lot N. 62
Jorge Zalszupin
An Onda bench-low table with wavy jacaranda wood and metal structure. Magazine holder in leather. Rare version with Jacaranda solid wood feet. Manufactured by L’Atelier, [..]
Estimate
€ 15.000,00 / 20.000,00
Lot N. 39
Angelo Lelii
Stella ceiling lamp with nine brass arms and frosted and etched glass diffusers. Original label. Manufactured by Arredoluce, Italy, 1950s cm 165x135x20 Literature [..]
Estimate
€ 12.000,00 / 15.000,00
Lot N. 65
Franco Albini e Franca Helg
Two n. 1007 lacquered metal and metal floor lamps. Crystal and lacquered crystal diffuser. Original label. Manufactured by Arteluce, Italy, 1962 cm 52x40x107 Literature [..]
Estimate
€ 6.000,00 / 8.000,00
Lot N. 31
Gino Sarfatti
A floor lamp model 1034. Brass structure, marble base and adjustable lacquered aluminum diffusers. Manufactured by Arteluce, Italy, 1947 cm 35x222 Literature [..]
Estimate
€ 12.000,00 / 15.000,00
Lot N. 4
Osvaldo Borsani
Wood cabinet with wave-shaped wood decorations. Carved wood feet. Internal glass elements. Wooden and glass tops. Manufactured by ABV Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, [..]
Estimate
€ 5.000,00 / 7.000,00
Lot N. 98
Pierre Jeanneret
A pair of PJ-SI-29-A model wood chairs with braided cane seat. From Punjab University and from administrative buildings of Chandigarh. Private collection – Florence. [..]
Estimate
€ 6.000,00 / 8.000,00
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Rare set of four wood chairs with fabric. First version. Designed for the furnishings of the Contini Bonacossi palace in Florence and consisting of a continuous element forming the backrest and rear legs. Manifactrured by Quarti, Italy, 1931 cm 46x53x90 [..]
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A low table with brass and metal structure. Spiral Murano glass feet. Thick bevelled crystal top. Manufactured by Quarti, Italy, 1939 cm 88x49 Literature I. de Guttry, M. P. Maino, Il mobile déco italiano, f. 11, p. 318-319, Laterza, 1988.
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Chandelier model 5200 Metal structure and Murano Laguna glass, gold-leaf glass and transparent glass. Manufactured by Venini, Italy, 1931 cm 45x105 Literature Catalogo blu, scheda 136, Venini.
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Wood cabinet with wave-shaped wood decorations. Carved wood feet. Internal glass elements. Wooden and glass tops. Manufactured by ABV Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, Italy, 1940s. cm 220x50x140 Literature G. Bosoni, Osvaldo Borsani, architetto, designer, [..]
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A lacquered metal low table with Panoplie silk-screened decoration. Manufactured by Fornasetti, Italy, 1960s. cm 100x41 Literature (decoration) B. Fornasetti, Fornasetti La bottega fantastica, p. 360, Electa, 2009.
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A lacquered wood low table with Farfalle silk-screened decoration. Brass feet. Original label. Manufactured by Fornasetti, Italy, 1950s. cm 100x50x50 Literature B. Fornasetti, Fornasetti La bottega fantastica, p. 397, Electa, 2009.
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A rare Gran Coromandel trumeau with lacquered silk-screened wood structure. Internal glass shelves. Original label. Manufactured by Fornasetti, Italy, 1950s. cm 80x41x218 Literature B. Fornasetti, Fornasetti La bottega fantastica, p. 362. f. 27-28, [..]
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A set of Diamond sterling silver flatware. 64 pieces for 8 guests and 8 serving pieces. Production mark. Manufactured by Reed&Burton, USA, 1954 Sizes: Teaspoon: cm 15,5; Long teaspoon: cm 20; Spoon: cm 17; Fruit knife: cm 17,5; Knife: cm 22,5; Fruit [..]
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A cocktail cabinet with parchment-covered wood structure and engraved glass inserts. Interior made of maple wood, brass and glass. Partially parchment-covered brass feet. Manufactured by Quarti, Italy, 1940s cm 123x50x138 Literature I. de Guttry, [..]
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A small wood and ebonized wood table with parchment covers. Pewter, embossed copper and bronze details. Manufactured by Bugatti, Italy, 1902 cm 59.5x59.5x64.7 Literature (Catalog of the Exhibition) Bugatti les meubles, Bugatti les sculptures, Bugatti [..]
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Flatware in 925 silver for 12 guests composed of 67 pieces. Main course cutlery in silver and bone. Marked De Grandi. Included in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art of New York. Italy, 1938 Sizes: Knife: cm 24; Fork: cm 20; Pie fork: cm 17,5; [..]
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Eight S81 chairs with structure in wood, metal and die-cast aluminum. Leather. Marked. Provenance from a private residence in Milan. Manufactured by Tecno, Italy, 1962 cm 45x50x80 Literature G. Bosoni, Osvaldo Borsani, Architetto, designer, imprenditore, [..]
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A rare lunch table with extensions, variation of the T102A model, made for a private client. Wooden top and brass and aluminum fusion base. Provenance from a private residence in Milan. Manufactured by Tecno, Italy, 1960s. cm 209x99x77 Extended size: [..]
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A wall console with drawers. Wood and rosewood. Provenance from a private residence in Milan. Manufactured by Tecno, Italy, 1960s cm 250x46x18
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A large table mirror with crystal bevelled frame and mirrored glass. Manufactured by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s cm 41.5x3; depth when open: cm 16. Literature F. Deboni, Fontana Arte: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand, f. 442, Allemandi, 2012.
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Two birds in embossed copper with polychrome enamel decorations. Signed. Manufactured by De Poli, Italy, 1950s cm 11x7x9; cm 12x7x12 Literature A. Bassi, S. Maffioletti, Paolo De Poli artigiano, imprenditore, designer, p. 227, Il Poligrafo
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An embossed copper dove with tuft. Plychrome enamel decorations. Signed. Original label. Manufactured by De Poli, Italy, 1950s cm 20x6x15 Literature A. Bassi, S. Maffioletti, Paolo De Poli artigiano, imprenditore, designer, p. 232-233, Il Poligrafo 20 [..]
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Two embossed copper doves with polychrome enamel decorations. Signed. Original label. Manufactured by De Poli, Italy, 1950s cm 20x6x13 Literature A. Bassi, S. Maffioletti, Paolo De Poli artigiano, imprenditore, designer, p. 232-233, Il Poligrafo 2017. [..]
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A table embossed copper slice of watermelon and one wall embossed copper slice of watermelon. Polychrome enamel decorations. Signed. Original labels. cm 24x11x10,5; cm 23,5x11 Literature A. Bassi, V. Cafà, Paolo De Poli & Gio Ponti: l’artigiano-designer [..]
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An embossed copper cat with polychrome enamel decoration. Signed. Original label. Manufactured by De Poli, Italy, 1956 cm 34x9x7 Literature A. Branzi, M. De Lucchi, Il Design Italiano Degli Anni ’50, p. 192, f 638, Centrokappa, 1985; A. Bassi, [..]
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A vase with conical trunk in blue enameled copper, Arruzzo Model. Engraved signature. Manufactured by De Poli, Italy, 1951 cm 11x34.5 Literature (similar model) R. Aloi, L’Arredamento Moderno, p. 55, Hoepli, 1964; U. La Pietra, Gio Ponti: L’arte si [..]
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A cabinet bar with structure in wood and veneered-wood, internal element in mirrored glass and brass details. Created for a private client. Italy, 1940s cm 82x47x90 Literature Drawings at Scarzuola archive
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A 2090 suspension lamp with metal structure and opal glass diffuser. Lamp crown in lacquered, perforated brass. Manufactured by Arteluce, Italy, 1956 cm 30x60 Literature M. Romanelli, S. Severi, Gino Sarfatti opere scelte 1938-1973, p. 472, Silvana Editore, [..]
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A table with sculpture-like conical trunk shape, ending with three extended and shaped supports. Top in “veneered and weft” with alternating veins and blunt edge. Unique piece. Certificate of authenticity. Manufactured by Fratelli Rizzi, Italy, 1949 [..]
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Two rare 584/p table lamps with structure in chromed brass. Diffuser in smokey satin methacrylate. Craquelé lacquered metal base. Manufactured by Arteluce, Italy, 1957 cm 27,5x56 Literature The Complete Designers’ Lights 1950-1990, p. 120, Clémence e [..]
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Two candleholders with metal structure and central element in bevelled crystal and mirrored glass. Original label. Manufactured by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s cm 6x18
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A 1158 suspension lamp with lacquered aluminum and brass structure. Diffusers in opal glass. Original decalcomania. From a private collection – Como Lake. Manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s 60x110 cm Literature Domus n. 374, December 1961.
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A wood chest of drawers with Grissinato wood covers, carved wood handles and painted glass top. Manufactured by ABV Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, Italy, 1940s cm 200x50x84 Literature G. Bosoni, Osvaldo Borsani, Architetto, designer, imprenditore, p. 562, [..]
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A large wood table with conical trunk support and wood top with brass insert. Manufactured by Quarti, Italy, 1940s cm 178x80
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Three wall lamps with brass structure and big shaped lacquered aluminum lampshade. Manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s cm 37x57x80
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A floor lamp model 1034. Brass structure, marble base and adjustable lacquered aluminum diffusers. Manufactured by Arteluce, Italy, 1947 cm 35x222 Literature R. Aloi, L’Arredamento Moderno, Quarta serie, Milan, 1949, f. 200; M. Romanelli, S. Severi, [..]
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A six-seater sofa Safari composed of four modules. Fiberglass structures, fabric upholstery and carpet. Manufactured by Poltronova, Italy, 1968 cm 260x215x64; Single module: cm 85x85x64; Corner module: cm 130x130x64. Literature G. Gramigna, Repertorio [..]
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Terra Bianca table form the Argani series with enameled terracotta base and lacquered wood top. Marked. Manufactured by Skipper, Italy, 1982 cm 182x110x73
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A rare Aton table lamp with base and structure in lacquered metal, adjustable glass diffuser and chromed steel plaque. First version. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy, 1964 cm 32x32x30 Literature Vitra-LaTriennale, Joe Colombo, p. 154, Skira, 2005.
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A model 593 table lamp. Nickel-plated brass and lacquered aluminum structure. Diffuser in Murano glass, partly transparent and partly frosted. Manufactured by Arteluce, Italy, 1960s cm 26x55 Literature Production catalogue; M. Romanelli, S. Severi, [..]
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A Lib2 bookcase with iron supports, brass details, wood shelves and storage units. Manufactured by Azucena, Italy, 1950s cm 246x34x220 Literature G. Gramigna, Repertorio del Design Italiano 1950-2000 per l’Arredamento Domestico, Allemandi, 2007
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Mirror mounted on a crossed wooden slats frame. Manufactured by Santambrogio de Berti, Italy, 1959 120x2.5x120cm Literature Domus, No. 353, p. 43, April 1959; E. Paoli, Quaderni Vitrum No. 8, specchi e specchiere, p. 124.
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A 2003 irr suspension lamp with lacquered metal structure. Manufactured by Arteluce, Italy, 1939 cm 90x40 Literature Domus n 274, 1952; The Complete Designers’ Lights 1950-1990, p. 72, Clémence e Didier Krznetowski, 2012; M. Romanelli, S. Severi, Gino [..]
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Stella ceiling lamp with nine brass arms and frosted and etched glass diffusers. Original label. Manufactured by Arredoluce, Italy, 1950s cm 165x135x20 Literature (similar model) A. Pansera, A. Padoan, A. Palmaghini, Arredoluce, Catalogo Ragionato [..]
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A Cidonio bookcase from the Fucina series with Grigio Scogliera marble and metal supports. Verde Vittoria Serpentine marble shelves. From a private residence in Milan. Manufactured by Skipper, Italy, 1968 cm 326x32x148,5 Literature Produciton Catalogue; [..]
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Tono Morganti and Enrico Davide Bona A Giano Fisso lunch table from the Fucina series with Grigio Scogliera marble supports and Verde Vittoria Serpentine marble top. From a private residence in Milan. Manufactured by Skipper, Italy, 1966 cm 214x85x70 [..]
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Two wall lamps with brass structure and diffusers in thick frosted glass. Manufactured by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s cm 16x8x33
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Two candle holders with die-cast aluminum base and horn body. Engraved signature. Manufactured by Crespi, Italy, 1970 cm 32x54
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Two wood and fabric armchairs. Italy, 1940s cm 80x80x70 Literature (similar model) L. Sacchetti, Guglielmo Ulrich, p. 156, Federico Motta Editore, 2009.
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A low table with wooden structure and top. Upper tabletop in glass. Authentication option upon request at Archivio Borsani. Manufactured by ABV Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, Italy, 1940s cm 125x45x50
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Large wood and fabric curved sofa. Italy, 1940s cm 265x125x75 Literature (similar model) L. Sacchetti, Guglielmo Ulrich, p. 156, Federico Motta Editore, 2009.
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A low table with wooden structure and thick glass top. Possible authentication upon request at Archivio Borsani. Manufactured by ABV Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, Italy, 1940s cm 78x52
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A bright object for wall lighting 261/c model “with concentric rays” in diamond tip mirrored methacrylate and wood. Original label. Manufactured by Arteluce, Italy, 1970 cm 60x60x4 Literature The Complete Designers’ Lights 1950-1990, p. 263 Clémence [..]
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A bright object for wall lighting 261/b model “opposing semi circles” in diamond tip mirrored methacrylate and wood. Original label. Manufactured by Arteluce, Italy, 1970 cm 60x60x4 Literature The Complete Designers’ Lights 1950-1990, p. 263 Clémence [..]
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A Sphere portrait frame with structure in brass and plexiglass. Engraved signature. Manufactured by Crespi, Italy, 1971 cm 13x14 Literature (edited by) C. Cunacchia, Gabriella Crespi, Il segno e lo spirito, p. 33, Mondadori Electa, 2011.
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Hippopotamus. Lost wax bronze fusion box of the Animali series. Engraved signature. Manufactured by Crespi, Italy, 1973 cm 32x22x16 Literature (edited by) C. Cunacchia, Gabriella Crespi, Il segno e lo spirito, p. 102, Mondadori Electa, 2011.
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A set of objects that includes two photo frames, a jewelry box and a box. Structures in nickel-plated brass. Photo frame in plexiglass. Original signatures on photo frames and box. Manufactured by Crespi, Italy, 1970s Large frame: cm 31,5x37,5; Small [..]
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A Fungo table lamp with brass structure and diffuser in brass and plexiglass. Engraved signature on the base and on the lampshade. Manufactured by Crespi, Italy, 1970s cm 60x83 Literature (edited by) C. Cunacchia, Gabriella Crespi, Il segno e lo [..]
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Set of a sofa and two armchairs mod. Soriana. Chrome-plated tubular structure and leather upholstery. Original design winner of the Compasso D'oro in 1969. Manufactured by Cassina, Italy, 1969 Sofa: cm 265x100x65; Armchair: cm 95x100x65. Literature G. [..]
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An important desk with armchair. Wooden structure, glass top, tips and handles in brass. Skai upholstery of the seat. Unique piece. From a private collection - Trento. Italy, 1950s Desk: cm 175x120x80cm; Armchair: cm 60x46x91
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A rare table lamp with metal and brass structure, thick bevelled crystal base and curved opal glass diffuser. Manufactured by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s cm 47x60
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Daybed with wooden structure and snap-in supports. Designed in collaboration with Bruno Morassutti for a series of modular and stackable furnishings. Manufactured by Mascheroni, Italy, 1950s cm 200x90x44 Literature D. Bona, Mangiarotti, p. 26, Il Palazzo [..]
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Daybed with wooden structure and snap-in supports. Designed in collaboration with Bruno Morassutti for a series of modular and stackable furnishings. Manufactured by Mascheroni, Italy, 1950s cm 200x90x44 Literature D. Bona, Mangiarotti, p. 26, Il Palazzo [..]
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Low table with wooden structure and snap-in support. Designed in collaboration with Bruno Morassutti for a series of modular and stackable furnishings. Manufactured by Mascheroni, Italy, 1950s cm 90x90x46 Literature D. Bona, Mangiarotti, p. 26, Il Palazzo [..]
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Set composed of a modular sofa with armchair and of an independent armchair. Wood and fabric. Manufactured by Sorgente dei mobili, Italy, 1970s Sofa: cm 270x140x78; Modular armchair: cm 70x78x78; Independent armchair: cm 82x78x78.