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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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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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 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.
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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’ [..]
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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
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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.
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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 [..]
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
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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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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 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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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 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 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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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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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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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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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 [..]
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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 [..]
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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 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.
3
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.
6
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 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 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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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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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 pair of wall lamps with metal structure and diffuser elements in Murano glass. Manufactured by Barovier&Toso, Italy, 1950s cm 40x20x40
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Project for house with vaulted roofs. A drawing on paper. Signed. Italy, 1950s cm 29,7x21; with frame: cm 38,5x30.
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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
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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.
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Five brass wall lamps. Diffusers in opal glass. Manufacture by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s cm 20x25x20
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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 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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Three wall lamps with brass structure and big shaped lacquered aluminum lampshade. Manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s cm 37x57x80
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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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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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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
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Four 110 model armchairs with wooden structure and fabric. Manufactured by Cassina, Italy, 1953 cm 53x56x86 Literature Domus n. 286, 1953.
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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, [..]
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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 [..]
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A desk with structure in wood and laminated wood. Glass top. Brass supports. Certificate of authenticity. Italy, 1950s cm 160x75x78
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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
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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
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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, [..]
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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, [..]