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GAE AULENTI FOR ARTEMIDE 'MEZZOPILEO' TABLE LAMP
Estimate:
$500 - $700
Sold
$1,100
Live Auction
Modernism, Photography & African American Art
Description
Gaetana "Gae" Aulenti (Italian, 1927-2012) for Artemide S.P.A. (Italian, founded 1960), circa 1972. Modern Makrolon / plastic "Mezzopileo" table lamp, having an adjustable shade, molded marks to the underside.
Note: An example of this lamp is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA (Accession Number: 2007-184-3).
Provenance: Private Collection of Paula & Edward Menefee, Atlanta, GA.
Approximate dimensions: h. 17", w. 13.5", d. 15.5".
Note: An example of this lamp is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA (Accession Number: 2007-184-3).
Provenance: Private Collection of Paula & Edward Menefee, Atlanta, GA.
Approximate dimensions: h. 17", w. 13.5", d. 15.5".
Condition
Area of colorless adhesive tape to shade; later wire orb; areas of stains / discoloration around socket, cord is yellowed / brittle - tested as working.
