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Gio Ponti
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Armchair from the Montacatini Corporation Headquarters, Milan, Italy
- aluminum, leather and Bakelite
Literature
Ugo La Pietra, ed., Gio Ponti, New York, 1995, p. 83
Condition
Very good overall condition. The leather portion of the chair is in excellent condition, showing only gentle wear. With minor scratches and surface dirt and one minor pinhole to the proper left armrest. The frame with minor scratches, rubbing to finish and some areas of finish loss. These areas of losses are concentrated to the ends of the legs and the underside of the seat frame. With three hairline stress cracks to the top of the feet approximately one inch from the joining of the base. These appear stable.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.