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Man Ray, Dino Gavina

(Filadelfia 1890 - Parigi 1976 & 0)

Seat sculpture model 'Le Témoin' from the 'Ultramobile' collection, 1971

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€ 3.000 - 4.000

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Information

70 x 150 x 40 cm

designed in 1971
wood, polyurethane foam, faux leather, rigid PVC
Simon International edition, San Lazzaro di Savena, Italy

Literature

Vercelloni V., 'L'avventura del design: Gavina', Java Book edition, 1987, fig. 91'Simon, Collezione Gli Autori' catalogue, pp. 20, 21

Specialist Notes

The Témoin by Man Ray is a product of the collaboration with Dino Gavina for the historic collection Ultramobile in 1971. It's an iconic seat/sculpture that merges surrealism and functional design, it's enriched by hand-painted details.
The enigmatic eye becomes a seat if flipped

The actual conditions of the lot differ sensibly from the ones in the catalogue photos because the original upholstery is gradually flaking in various positions, resulting evident and visually distracting. Clients are encouraged to ask for the condition report.

Condition report

To request a Condition Report, please contact design@finarte.it The department will provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that what Finarte declares with respect to the state of conservation of the objects corresponds only to a qualified opinion and that we are not professional conservators or restorers. We urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. We always suggest prospective buyers to inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition during the exhibition days as indicated in the catalog.

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