Crossing the major 20th century epochs and styles, a refined selection in quality and provenance leads the Decorative Arts of the 20th Century and Design auction
Held in viapitteridieci on June 24 and 25, 2021, ending with excellent results: over € 1 MLN total sold, 80% of sold lots and +188% sold by value. “Where the presented pieces are the outcome of an accurate research and thoroughness, the auction results confirm that the audience of collectors and professionals responds with enthusiasm and attention, confidently ranging the salient movements and currents of 20th century design and decorative arts. The provenance traceability, the specific literature, awards and exhibition verification help to qualify the most important lots and consolidate their intrinsic value." Stefano Andrea Poli (Head of the Decorative Arts of the 20th Century and Design Department)
Ercole Barovier, Baluster vase in lattimo incamiciato blu blown glass on a truncated conical base applied by heat.
Execution by Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C, Murano, 1925ca.
Sold € 4.000 - 6.000
A catalogue characterised by historically and artistically important items, as well as a rich exhibition curricula engage the many bidders in attendance, on the phones and online. The protagonists are the vase by Ercole Barovier and Art Nouveau luminaries signed by Tiffany Studios, the refined folding screen by Alphonse Mucha and the sculpture by René Lalique. Disputed in a quest between art and design, the creations by Nanda Vigo, Ettore Sottsass and Archizoom Associati attract the collectors attention, together with the provocative counterbalance to the historic Italian design of BBPR, Franco Albini, Gae Aulenti, Osvaldo Borsani, Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Gino Sarfatti and Carlo Scarpa with a particular emphasis on drawings.
BBPR, Pair of upholstered armchairs.
Execution by Pierino Frigerio, Cantu, 1950s.
Milan 1952.
Sold € 18.750
Nanda Vigo, Luminous furniture model "Cronotopo".
Produced by Driade, Italy, 1971.
Sold € 18.750
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ARCHIZOOM ASSOCIATI, Sofa - living room island model "Safari".
Produced by Poltronova, Florence, 1967-68ca.
Sold € 35.000
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Decorative Arts of the 20th century and Design 24, 25 June 2021 2021
Viewing by appointment: 14, 15, 16 and 21, 22, 23 June 2021 (10AM/1PM - 2/5PM)
Location: Via Pitteri 10, Milan
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