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Pair of Rare Sconces
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Description
Designed by Gio Ponti for Lumi, rare pair of 1st edition 'Quadri Luminosi' sconces models 575 and 576, Italy, circa 1960. Brass and enameled brass architectural rods and geometric shapes sculpturally mounted on white enameled metal. The light illuminates from the folded brass elements creating a play on light and shadows in its vivid graphic patterns.
Signed with applied brass manufacturer's label to reverse of each example 'Lumi'.
Measurements:
model 575: H 17.75 x W 15.5 x D 3.75 in
Model 576: H 17.75 x W 15.5 x D 3.75 in -
More Information
Documentation: Signed Origin: Italy Period: 1950-1979 Materials: brass, enameled brass, enameled meta Condition: Good. In excellent original condition Creation Date: circa 1960 Number of Pieces: 2-3 Styles / Movements: Modern, Mid Century Book References: Giuliana Gramigna, Repertorio 1950-1980, Milan, 1985, p. 103 Lisa Licitra Ponti, Gio Ponti: The Complete Works 1923-1978, London, 1990, p. 211 Ugo La Pietra, ed., Gio Ponti, New York, 2009, p. 344 Catalog References: Fulvio Irace, Marco Romanelli, eds, Gio Ponti, exh. cat., Milan, 1997, p. 103 Article References: Domus, no. 385, December 1961 Dealer Reference #: PON403 Incollect Reference #: 323022 -
Dimensions
W. 15.5 in; H. 17.5 in; D. 3.75 in; W. 39.37 cm; H. 44.45 cm; D. 9.53 cm;