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Ettore Sottsass
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Four 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 - ceramic, glass
- tallest: 54 H x 17 D cm. (21 1/4 x 6 5/8 in.)
comprising 'Cuculo', 'Ganga', 'Tordo', and 'Tortora'
ceramic, Murano glass
ceramic, Murano glass
Provenance
see previous lot
Literature
see previous lot
Christine Davis and Anthea Snow, Ettore Sottsass: Architect and Designer, exh. cat., London, 2006, p. 113 for an example of 'Cuculo'
Christine Davis and Anthea Snow, Ettore Sottsass: Architect and Designer, exh. cat., London, 2006, p. 113 for an example of 'Cuculo'
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age. Cuculo with a loss to the interior ceramic surrounding the top hole, and is not visible when the glass is inserted. All other vases have been inspected under ultra violet light and it appears that no restoration has been undertaken.
Cuculo measures 32 H x 35 D cm. (12 5/8 x 13 3/4 in.) is engraved SHORT STORIES / 2003 / ETTORE SOTTSASS / **** MURANO - ITALY and stamped 2003 / SHORT STORIES BY / ETTORE SOTTSASS / HAND MADE IN ITALY / **** and is an edition of 33 + 5 AP
Ganga measures 54 H x 17 D cm. (21 1/4 x 6 5/8 in.) is engraved SHORT STORIES / 2003 / ETTORE SOTTSASS / 11/33 MURANO - ITALY and stamped 2003 / SHORT STORIES BY / ETTORE SOTTSASS / HAND MADE IN ITALY / 11/33 and is an edition of 33 + 3 AP
Tordo measures 18 H x 30 W x 12 D cm. (7 1/8 x 11 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.) is stamped 2003 / SHORT STORIES BY / ETTORE SOTTSASS / HAND MADE IN ITALY / 11/33 and is an edition of 33 + 5 AP
Tortora measures 18 H x 35 D cm. (7 1/8 x 13 3/4 in.) is engraved SHORT STORIES / 2003 / ETTORE SOTTSASS / 11/33 MURANO - ITALY and stamped 2003 / SHORT STORIES BY / ETTORE SOTTSASS / HAND MADE IN ITALY / 11/33 and is an edition of 33 + 3 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."