- 167
Ettore Sottsass
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Five Vases from the 'Short Stories' series, 2003
- each engraved with designer's, producer's and maker's marks
each from an edition of 33 - ceramic, glass
- tallest: 45 H x 36 D cm. (17 3/4 x 14 1/8 in.)
comprising 'Grifone', 'Ibis', 'Picchio', 'Marabù', and 'Pettirosso'
ceramic, Murano glass
ceramic, Murano glass
Provenance
see lot 165
Literature
see lot 165
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age. Picchio with two very minor hairline cracks to the interior of two of the white blocks which have been sensitively and professionally stabilised. All other vases have been inspected under uv light and it appears that no further restoration has been undertaken.
Grifone measures 30 H x 20 W x 8 D cm. (11 3/4 x 7 7/8 x 3 1/8 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 from an edition of 33 + 3 AP
Ibis measures 45 H x 36 D cm (17 3/4 x 14 1/8 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 from an edition of 33 + 4 AP
Picchio measures 9 H x 35 square cm. (3 1/2 x 13 3/4 in.) is stamped 2003 / SHORT STORIES BY / ETTORE SOTTSASS / HAND MADE IN ITALY / 12/33 from an edition of 33 + 3 AP
Pettirossso measures 22 H x 33 D (8 5/8 x 13 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 from an edition of 33 + 5 AP
Marabù measures 40 H x 29 D cm. (15 3/4 x 11 3/8 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 from 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."