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Gio Ponti
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- A rare occasional table
- glass, metal, plywood, paint
- 37cm. high by 103.5cm. diam.;
- 1ft 2½in., 3ft 4½in.
cream and brown painted plywood, glass and metal, the tapering supports on metal casters
Literature
Ugo La Pietra ed., Gio Ponti, Milan, 2009
Fulvio Irace, 'The Suitable House' in: Gio Ponti, Salone Internazionale del Mobile, April 9-14, 1997, Milan, exhibition catalogue, pp. 112-113
Fulvio Irace, 'The Suitable House' in: Gio Ponti, Salone Internazionale del Mobile, April 9-14, 1997, Milan, exhibition catalogue, pp. 112-113
Condition
A rare table by Ponti. In good overall condition. Minor old marks and scratches and a couple of tiny areas of loss to the painted finish. The circular glass top is possibly a later replacement and has a couple of very minor chips. Two rectangular aluminium mounts are fixed to the glass top and two are screwed to the base. Ready for use and display.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The current lot has been presented at the exhibition Eurodomus 3, Milan in May 1970. A contemporary photograph shows this model in situ (reproduced on the Certificate of Authenticity from the Gio Ponti Archives).
The table was shown alongside Gio Ponti's stand named 'La Casa Adatta' (The Suitable House) together with the 'Serie Apta' furniture. "The 'Apta' pieces are all easily moved because they are equipped with rollers (La Pietra op. cit. p. 377), as can also be seen in the current lot.
Sold with a Certificate of Authenticity from the Gio Ponti Archives.