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Gio Ponti
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Desk
- brass, enameled steel, laminated plywood, rubber
Provenance
Thierry Roche, Lyon, France
Literature
Laura Falconi, Gio Ponti: Interni, Oggetti, Disegni 1920-1976, Milan, 2005, p. 176
Irene de Guttry, Maria Paola Maino, Il mobile italiano degli anni '40 e '50, Laterza, 2010, p. 252
Irene de Guttry, Maria Paola Maino, Il mobile italiano degli anni '40 e '50, Laterza, 2010, p. 252
Condition
A dynamic example in a rare red color, the desk is in original condition. The laminate top is pale sky blue in color and not white as visible in the catalogue illustration and with surface scratches, few water stains and minutes edge chips. The laminate top is slightly warped and lifting ¼ in. from the brass edge molding at the front of the desk and also on the small rotating side table. All brass elements with light scratches and tarnishing and such consistent with use and the natural aging of this material. The enameled steel with visible areas of extensive wear, rubbing and some loss to filing cabinet drawers and upright supports. Those condition issues are visible in the catalogue illustration. The lock plate is lacking.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.