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
100
Five brass wall lamps. Diffusers in opal glass. Manufacture by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s cm 20x25x20
99
Floor lamp mod. 4045-2 of the collection Possi. Coloured glass paste structure and brass base. Signature engraved. Prod. Daum, France, 1994 cm 38x183
98
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. India, 1960s cm 65x62x77
97
A pair of PJ-SI-51-A model wood chairs with braided cane seat. From Punjab University and from administrative buildings of Chandigarh. Private collection – Florence. India, 1955 cm 48x50x74.
96
A small Pamplona sofa with structure in rosewood and metal. Upholstery in fabric. Unique piece. Original design for the 1960 Cologne Fair. Document of authenticity. From a private collection – Como Lake. Manufactured by Pozzi, Italy, 1960 cm 112x51 [..]
95
A bed with brass supports and wooden structure. Headboard with work in bronze by Arnaldo Pomodoro set in a sagomated wood cavity. From a private collection in Milan. Manufactured by ABV Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, Italy, 1950s cm 209x181x101
94
A rare low table with drawer mod. Sculpture of the series Plurimi. Brass and steel structure. Signature engraved. Embossed numeration and original mark. Certificate of authenticity.. Manufactured by Crespi, Italy, 1970s cm 69,5x49.5x41 Literature (edited [..]
93
A rare living room table with wooden structure and top in lacquered wood with decalcomania “Old cards and objcts” decoration. Manufactured by Fornasetti, Italy, 1950s cm 150x49x48,5 Literature B. Fornasetti, Fornasetti La bottega fantastica, p. 420, [..]
92
An Archipel model cabinet with structure in lacquered wood and surface elements in Deruta majolica. 25-piece limited edition. Piece number 13. Signed. Original drawing from 1993. Manufactured by Galleria Colombari, Italy, 1994 cm 170x70x36 Literature [..]
91
Two doors with wooden structure and colored glass inserts. Fire branded signature “Studio Leo Nerone Ceccarelli”. Manufactured by NP2 Group, Italy, 1980/90s 88x224 cm; 70x220 cm Literature (similar models) A. Musielli, Nerone Giovanni [..]
90
Two doors with wooden structure and metal elements. Fire branded signature. Manufactured by NP2 Group, Italy, 1980s Single door: cm 73x195 Literature (similar models) A. Musielli, Nerone Giovanni Ceccarelli Scultore, Scrittura pura, 2012.
89
Rare suspension lamp with brass and lacquered metal structure. Diffuser in curved bevelled satin crystal. Brass shade elements. Manufactured by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s cm 70x55 Literature F. Deboni, Fontana Arte: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand, [..]
88
A Delilah model sofa with metal structure, supports in lacquered wood and velvet upholstery. Limited edition of forty units. 1994 cm 265x145x115
87
A pair of small wooden stools, PJ-SI-55-A model. From the furnishings of the administrative buildings of Chandigarh. Private collection – Florence. India, 1960s cm 41x41x44
86
A pair of small wooden stools, PJ-SI-68-A model. From the furnishings of the administrative buildings of Chandigarh. Private collection – Florence. India, 1960s cm 41x32x44
85
A desk with structure in wood and laminated wood. Glass top. Brass supports. Certificate of authenticity. Italy, 1950s cm 160x75x78
84
An adjustable floor lamp, 12128 Triennale model with brass structure and diffusers in lacquered aluminum. Manufactured by Arredoluce, Italy, 1950s cm 110x226 Literature Domus n. 261, September 1951; The Complete Designers’ Lights 1950-1990, p. 62 Clémence [..]
83
A large console-table with wooden structure and aluminum supports. From Galtrucco showroom - Rome. Italy, 1940s cm 300x75x80 Literature (similar model) L. Sacchetti, Guglielmo Ulrich, p. 374, f. 78, Federico Motta Editore, 2009.
82
A console-table with wooden structure. Glass top. From the furnishings of Casa Galli. Original purchase documents. Manufactured by Baragiola Cantù, Italy, 1954 cm 70x201x80
81
A rare table lamp with two-colored curved crystal base and with brass junction. Lampshade in fabric, paper and brass. Manufactured by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1954 cm 50x58 Literature A. Branzi, M. De Lucchi, Il Design Italiano Degli Anni ’50, p. 230, [..]
80
A large 1991 ceiling light with lacquered metal and brass structure. Perimetral diffuser in curved bevelled satin crystal. Central diffuser in thick gem-cut crystal. Manufactured by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s cm 67x35 Literature Quaderni di Fontana [..]
79
A 2273 model mirror with wooden structure and colored bevelled crystal frame. Original label. Manufactured by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s cm 50x6x110 Literature Quaderni di Fontana Arte; F. Deboni, Fontana Arte: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand, [..]
78
A pair of 3061 ceiling lights with lacquered metal structure, plexiglass diffusers and diamond glass central diffuser. Original label. Provenance from Mai Gallery - Paris. Manufactured by Arteluce, Italy, 1968 cm 49x28 Literature The Complete Designers’ [..]
77
Suspension lamp mod. 2402. Brass structure, opaline glass diffuser and crystal lens. Manufactured by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s cm 24x90 Literature Quaderni di Fontana arte n.8
76
Four 110 model armchairs with wooden structure and fabric. Manufactured by Cassina, Italy, 1953 cm 53x56x86 Literature Domus n. 286, 1953.
75
Two PJ-SI-29-A armchairs with wooden structure and seat in braided cane. From the buildings of Punjab University and administrative buildings in Chandigarh. Private collection - Florence. India, 1960s cm 65x62x77
74
A rare 1817/1 low table in lacquered brass and brass feet. Thick bevelled crystal top. Manufactured by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s cm 120x45x40 Literature Quaderni di Fontana Arte; F. Deboni, Fontana Arte: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand, f. 402, [..]
73
A model PJ-TB-05-A low table with wooden structure and glass top. From the furnishings of the administrative buildings of Chandigarh. Private collection - Florence. India, 1960s cm 132x45x40
72
A rare suspension lamp with brass and lacquered metal structure. Opal glass diffusers. Original label. From a private collection - Como Lake. Manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s cm 105x71
71
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 One ceiling light: cm 28x28x22 Literature Catalogo di Esposizione, Ettore Sottsass, there [..]
70
Project for house with vaulted roofs. A drawing on paper. Signed. Italy, 1950s cm 29,7x21; with frame: cm 38,5x30.
69
A mirror with brass frame, composed of two smokey crystal elements and one central mirrored crystal. Manufactured by Santambrogio & De Berti, Italy, 1958 cm 30x194 Literature E. Paoli, Quaderni Vitrum n. 8, specchi e specchiere, pag. 124.
68
A 386 box in polychrome enameled porcelain. Signed “386 Ettore Sottsass Il Sestante”. Manufactured by Bitossi, Italy, 1960s cm 11,5x15 Literature F. Ferrari, Ettore Sottsass, Tutta la ceramica, p. 89, f. 334-335-336, Allemandi editore, 1998
67
A rare pair of wall lamps with brass structure, opal glass central diffuser and perspex external diffusers. Original label. Manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s cm 23x45x42 Literature (similar model) A. Branzi, M. De Lucchi, Il Design Italiano Degli [..]
66
A pair of wall lamps with metal structure and diffuser elements in Murano glass. Manufactured by Barovier&Toso, Italy, 1950s cm 40x20x40
65
Two n. 1007 lacquered metal and metal floor lamps. Crystal and lacquered crystal diffuser. Original label. Manufactured by Arteluce, Italy, 1962 cm 52x40x107 Literature Arteluce production catalogue; The Complete Designers’ Lights 1950-1990, p. 120, [..]
64
A Standard model chair in lacquered metal and curved plywood. Manufactured by Les Ateliers Jean Prouvé, France, 1950s cm 41,7x46x80 Literature (Catalogo dell’esposizione) L. Allégret, V. Vaudou, Jean Prouvé et Paris, Pavillon de l’Arsenal, 2001
63
Rare pair of 688 armchairs with wooden structure and upholstery in fabric. Manufactured by Cassina, Italy, 1955 cm 45x48x82 Literature G. Bosoni, Made in Cassina, p. 150, Skira, 2008
62
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, Brazil, 1960s cm 229x59x30 Literature A. Vicente, M. Vasconcellos, Brazilian Modern [..]
61
A Loico Carrara marble bookcase. Manufactured by Skipper, Italy, 1970s cm 240x44x75 Literature Production catalogue
60
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.
59
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 [..]
58
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 [..]
57
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 [..]
56
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
55
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
54
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. [..]
53
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 [..]
52
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 [..]
51
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.
50
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.
49
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 [..]
48
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 [..]
47
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
46
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 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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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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Two candle holders with die-cast aluminum base and horn body. Engraved signature. Manufactured by Crespi, Italy, 1970 cm 32x54
42
Two wall lamps with brass structure and diffusers in thick frosted glass. Manufactured by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s cm 16x8x33
41
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 [..]