Lot 91
  • 91

Ettore Sottsass

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description

  • Ettore Sottsass
  • Lolita vase, 1994
  • glass and porcelain
  • 62,5 x 32 cm ; 24 5/8 x 12 1/2 in.
vase in Sèvres porcelain and Venini glass
Signed Ettore Sottsass, with Manufacture de Sèvres marks, dated 8-94-PN on the underside of the base, engraved venini 94 and with Venini's label on the glass

Provenance

Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Paris
Collection Jacques Grange, Paris (acquired from the above in 2003)

Condition

EN : Very good overall condition. A few very rare and light hairline scratches on the surface, consistent with age and use. A minute chip on the upper rim of the porcelain base, almost invisible when the glass top is set. Very light surface soiling. This lot is composed of two elements : a porcelain base and a glass top. //// FR : Très bon état général. Quelques rares et petites rayures sur la surface, cohérentes avec l'âge et l'utilisation. Un petit éclat sur le col de la base en porcelaine, presque invisible lorsque l'élément supérieur en verre est posé sur la base. Très léger encrassement de surface. Cette oeuvre est composée de deux éléments : une base en porcelaine et un élément en verre
"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.
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