Lot 139
  • 139

Elizabeth Garouste (b.1949) and Mattia Bonetti (b.1952)

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • 'Tripod': a floor lamp, from the Barbarian collection
  • one foot and shade incised 'B.G'

  • 191cm. high;
  • 6ft 3¼in.
wrought iron and white plaster, the shade with prunts to the rim, the  tripod support  with a bronzed patina

Literature

Claire Downey, Neo Furniture, New York, 1992, pp. 24-25 (for an illustration of another example of this lamp)

Condition

A decorative piece of good overall appearance. The plaster shade with marks and scratches from the metal stand, partially visible in the illustration. This piece is not guaranteed for electricity. Further images available upon request. A striking piece from these sought-after designers.
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Catalogue Note

The Barbarian collection consisted of the tripod lamp, a cage and a chair. They were produced in a limited edition by Neotu.