Lot 50
  • 50

Attributed to Giovanni Ferrabini

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Giovanni Ferrabini
  • Mirror
  • brass, painted metal and mirrored glass

Provenance

Phillips New York, June 11, 2014, lot 68
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Condition

Overall in very good condition. The anodized aluminum surfaces with minor scuffs, surface scratches and white paint residue, and with a few minor scattered nicks which reveal the aluminum below, the largest located to the top proper right corner measuring approximately 3/8 x 5/8 in., visible in the catalogue illustration. The mirrored surface with some minor surface scratches and an area of oxidation measuring approximately ¾ x ¾ in. The wire metal has been refreshed, and with a few isolated areas of minor scattered chips. A playful example of Italian midcentury design.
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.
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