Lot 137
  • 137

Fontana Arte

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • Twelve Coat Hooks, circa 1961
  • glass, brass
  • 9.3 H x 9.7 W x 10.5 D cm. (3 5/8 x 3 7/8 x 4 1/8 in.)
bronze, glass

Literature

Fontana Luigi & C., Quaderni Fontana Arte 2, Italy, 1961, p. 46 for relatable examples
Fontana Luigi & C., Quaderni Fontana Arte 6, Italy, 1964, p. 183 for relatable examples
Sergio Montefusco, Fontana Arte: repertorio 1933-1943 dalle immagini dell’epoca, Genoa, 2012, p. 249 for relatable examples

Condition

Each in overall very good condition consistent with age and gentle use. Very minor oxidation to the brass. The glass discs likely replaced, with minor flecks to the bottom edges of each side where the brass mounts to the glass. One disc with a slightly larger chip approximately 1cm across, none of which detract visually.
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