Lot 139
  • 139

Fernando and Humberto Campana

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Fernando and Humberto Campana
  • "Paraiba" Chair
  • with embroidered signature Campana N.3
  • traditional handmade dolls and stainless steel
  • number 3 from an edition of 35 plus 5 artist’s proofs and 3 prototypes

Provenance

Moss, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Literature

Campana Brothers, Complete Works (So Far), New York, 2010, pp. 180-81 and 266 

Condition

Overall in very good condition. Very minor surface dirt consistent with gentle use and age. The dolls are in very good condition displaying nice variation throughout. The dolls selected by the artist are intended to reference the dolls of their native Brazil. The legs with very minor surface scratches. The chair has been very well maintained and is in excellent condition. A playful and iconic design by the Campana brothers. ---
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