Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Live Auction

Modern Art & Design

Sat, Nov 24, 2018 12:00PM EST
Lot 255a

Rare Gino Sarfatti Floor Lamp, Arteluce

Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000

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
Lamp is model 1034. The consignor has provided the following information: "According to Roberto Sarfatti, the production dates for this model were limited to 1949-1952, with small design/production variations over these years. Mr. Sarfatti confirms that production of this model ended in 1952. Furthermore, these lamps match exactly the design as seen in the photo published in 'L'aredamento Moderna Quarta Serie,' fig 200, U. Hoepli, 1949." Please refer to detail photos for an image of this page. Provenance: Gallery2924, Saint Petersburg, Florida. Reference: Gino Sarfatti- 1938-1973 Selected Works, Marco Romanelli & Sandra Severi, ppg. 145, 446.
Designer & Manufacturer: Gino Sarfatti; Arteluce
Markings: no marking(s) apparent
Country of Origin & Materials: Italy; brass, enameled aluminum, marble
Dimensions(H,W,D): 93"h, 13"dia

Condition

very good, patina to metal, a few spots of wear to enamel
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