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Bruno Capacci One-of-a-Kind Coffee Table with Surrealist Figures 1950s (Signed)

Creator: Bruno Capacci
Offered by: Lobel Modern, Inc.

Description
Spectacular inlaid stone coffee table with ten captivating Surrealist figural motifs on top with black lacquer base by Bruno Capacci, Italy 1950's (Signed “Capacci” on top). Bruno Capacci (1906-1996) is a well known Italian artist found in museums worldwide such as NYC’s Museum of Modern Art. Each of the captivating surrealist motifs is beautifully refined. The amber elements shine like jewels against the white marble. This coffee table is a masterpiece.

Bruno Capacci was born in Venice in 1906 but spent his youth in Florence. In 1930 he settled in Paris where he became a member of "Les Italiens de Paris" together with Chirico, Severini, Magni, Magnelli and Léonor Fini.
He was friends with surrealist poets Paul Eluard, Paul Colinet, Marcel Lecomte, Louis Scutenaire and Henri Bauchau and with André Breton, Marcel Duchamp, Jean Cocteau, Louise de Vilmorin, Federico Fellini, Jean Paulhan, actor Louis Jouvet and many others.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Marble, Amber, Wood, Lacquer - Handcrafted
Condition:	Good. Condition: Excellent
Creation Date:	1950s
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Studio Craft, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	coffeetable444
Incollect Reference #:	831260

Dimensions

W.	48 in;	H.	17 in;	D.	23 in;
W.	121.92 cm;	H.	43.18 cm;	D.	58.42 cm;

Message from Seller:

Lobel Modern was established by Evan Lobel in NYC in 1998 to promote important 20th century designers whose originality and exceptional craftsmanship and materials transformed their works into art. The gallery showcases period furniture, lighting, art, and decorative arts. Lobel Modern takes the condition of their inventory very seriously. If a work is not in original immaculate condition then it is restored by hand to the highest possible standards by Lobel Modern's artisans.