Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Live Auction

Modern Art & Design: Spring 2020

Sat, May 2, 2020 12:00PM EDT
Lot 397

Ettore Sottsass "Cubirolo" Modular Storage

Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Designer & Manufacturer: Ettore Sottsass; Poltronova
Markings: no marking(s) apparent
Country of Origin & Materials: Italy; lacquered oak, plastic, laminate, metal
Dimensions(H,W,D): 39.5"h, 35.5"w, 18.5"d (2 cabinets); 39.5"h, 17.5"w, 18.5"d (2 cabinets); 17.25"h, 17.25"w, 18.5"d (3 cabinets)
Additional Information: The set is comprised of six units: two with four drawers each, one with an adjustable shelf, one with two doors revealing seven adjustable shelves, and two units with a total of three adjustable shelves. Provenance: Wright, 10.23.2014, Lot 455 | Noteworthy Estate, West Palm Beach, Florida.

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Condition

good, wear primarily at edges of some doors, some splitting of wood, one door handle missing (see consignor he may have found) wear consistent with age and moderate use
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