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Osvaldo Borsani
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Osvaldo Borsani
- A Rare Side Table
- brass, lacquered metal and formica
- printed top after a design by Lucio Fontana
Provenance
Casati Gallery, Chicago
Literature
Il Design Italiano Degli Anni '50, Milan, 1981, no. 601 (for the "Concetto Spaziale" textile by Lucio Fontana)
Condition
Overall very good original condition. The standard is slightly loose and appears to be slightly stripped and not able to remain completely tightened. The ashtray element is slightly out of round. Losses and unevenness to the paint of the black base element which has possibly been repainted. The brass elements and the painted base each some minor evidence of oxidation. The top of the table is executed with a detailed geometric pattern based on a fabric design by Lucio Fontana.
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.