12/3/22 Fine Art, Jewelry, Design & Books
Sat, Dec 3, 2022 10:00AM EST
Lot 260
Ettore Sottsass Memphis Casablanca Cupboard
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
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Sottsass, Ettore, for Memphis Milano, Casablanca Cupboard in HPL print laminate, designed in 1981, produced in 1982, all original components are present, 87 x 59.5 x 15.25 inches. The most recognizable of all the Memphis pieces. This cabinet graced the back cover of The Penguin Dictionary of Decorative Arts (1989) where it was called the firm's "paradigmatic masterpiece." Exhibited: Memphis Milano: The Collection of David and Vivian Campbell, Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto. Provenance: Purchased Urban Architecture, Detroit; David and Vivian Campbell, Toronto, Canada; private collection, Pittsburgh, PA. Other examples of the same design are held in prominent collections around the world, including the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.
In good condition, with some short surface scratches to the black sections on the base and bottom. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/ .
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Concept Gallery does not pack and ship. A list of packers and shippers that regularly visit our gallery is available on our website http://conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/. All property must be paid in full before we will release your purchases to the shippers. Please note that you will not see a charge for shipping on our invoice to you as all of our shipping is done by third parties.
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