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Ettore Sottsass
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Five Vases from the 'Short Stories' series, 2003
- each engraved or stamped with designer's, producer's, and maker's marks
each from an edition of 33 - glass, ceramic
- tallest: 63 H x 29 Sq. cm. (24 3/4 x 11 1/2 in.)
comprising 'Civetta', 'Upupa', 'Airone', 'Allodola' and 'Merlo'
produced by Short Stories
ceramic, Murano glass
produced by Short Stories
ceramic, Murano glass
Provenance
Short Stories, Livorno
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2003
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2003
Literature
Stefania Campatelli, Alberto Alessi, Ettore Sottsass, Short Stories 2003, manufacturers catalogue, Venice, 2003
Stefania Campatelli, Alberto Alessi, Ettore Sottsass, Short Stories, Venice, 2003, n.p. for drawings, production processes and prototype examples
Milco Carboni, Sottsass: 700 Drawings, Milan, 2005, pp. 529, 531, 535, 582-585 for technical drawings
Stefania Campatelli, Alberto Alessi, Ettore Sottsass, Short Stories, Venice, 2003, n.p. for drawings, production processes and prototype examples
Milco Carboni, Sottsass: 700 Drawings, Milan, 2005, pp. 529, 531, 535, 582-585 for technical drawings
Condition
Each in overall very good condition consistent with age. The yellow fluorescent finish on Merlo with minor fingerprints due to the unsealed finish. All vases have been inspected under uv light and it appears that no restoration has been undertaken.
Civetta measures 43 H x 20 square cm. (16 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.) is stamped 2003 / SHORT STORIES BY / ETTORE SOTTSAS / 11/33 / HAND MADE IN ITALY from an edition of 33 + 3 AP
Upupa measures 63 H x 29 square cm. (24 3/4 x 11 1/2 in.) is engraved SHORT STORIES/ 2003 / ETTORE SOTTSASS / 11/33 / MURANO - ITALY and is stamped 2003 / SHORT STORIES BY / ETTORE SOTTSAS / 11/33 / HAND MADE IN ITALY from an edition of 33 + 3 AP
Airone measures 41.5 H x 23 square cm. (16 1/8 x 9 in.) is engraved SHORT STORIES/ 2003 / ETTORE SOTTSASS / 11/33 / MURANO - ITALY and is stamped 2003 / SHORT STORIES BY / ETTORE SOTTSAS / 11/33 / HAND MADE IN ITALY from an edition of 33 + 3 AP
Allodola measures 19 H x 32 D cm. (7 1/2 x 12 5/8 in.) is engraved SHORT STORIES/ 2003 / ETTORE SOTTSASS / 12/33 / MURANO - ITALY and is stamped 2003 / SHORT STORIES BY / ETTORE SOTTSAS / 12/33 / HAND MADE IN ITALY from an edition of 33 + 3 AP
Merlo measures 14.5 H x 25 D cm. (5 3/4 x 9 7/8 in.) and is stamped 2003 / SHORT STORIES BY / ETTORE SOTTSAS / 11/33 / HAND MADE IN ITALY from an edition of 33 + 4 AP
"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."