Modern Art, Design & Luxury
Sat, Nov 25, 2017 12:00PM EST - Sun, Nov 26, 2017 12:00PM EST
Live Auction
Lot 309
Rare Ermanno Nason Mask & Drawing, Unique
Estimate: $12,000 - $16,000
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 |
Life-sized horned mask by Ermanno Nason, 1985. Transparent, iridescent glass with filaments and applications. A unique piece. According to the Maestro, he created only two masks in his working life; one differs from the other in form and the features of the face. The mask has a ring of glass at the top to be hung on the wall. Lot is accompanied by a reference document signed by the consignor, a noteworthy collector of 20th century Italian glass and author of Vetri Di Ermanno Nason / The Glass Sculptures of Ermanno Nason. Provenance: Artist | Collection of Sergio & Yoli Gnesin, Miami, Florida and Venice, Italy. Reference: This is the exact piece published in I Vetri Di Ermanno Nason / The Glass Sculptures of Ermanno Nason, Sergio Gnesin, 2003 ppg. 132, 133. Please contact our auction house directly for additional information on this collection.
Designer & Manufacturer: Ermanno Nason (1928-2013)
Markings: signed; 1985
Country of Origin & Materials: Italian; glass, paper (framed drawing)
Dimensions (H,W,D): 20"h, 8"w, 5.25"d
very good, spot of damage to left eyebrow consisting of a tight crack to the applique and a few flecks
Designer & Manufacturer: Ermanno Nason (1928-2013)
Markings: signed; 1985
Country of Origin & Materials: Italian; glass, paper (framed drawing)
Dimensions (H,W,D): 20"h, 8"w, 5.25"d
Condition
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