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Lot 406
ETTORE SOTTSASS (ITALIAN 1917-2007) FOR STILNOVO TWO 'DORAN' TABLE LIGHTS, DESIGNED 1978 applied Murano labels (to the glass), glass and enamelled metal 22cm high, 19.5cm wide (8 5/8in high, 7 5/8in wide) and 20cm high, 19.5cm wide (7 7/8in high, 7 5/8in wide) (2) ‘When I was young, all we ever heard about was functionalism, functionalism, functionalism. It’s not enough. Design should also be sensual and exciting.’Ettore Sottsass.Ettore Sottsass was a renowned Austrian-born Italian architect and designer whose work is instantly recognisable for the manner in which it disrupted tradition and expectation with bold colours and innovative forms. Born in 1917, he followed in his father’s footsteps by studying architecture, graduating from the Politecnico di Torino in Turin in1939. Following on from the Second World War, he set up his own architectural and industrial design studio experimenting and exploring with a wide range of materials: from ceramics to furniture and from jewellery to architecture. In 1958, Sottsass became a design consultant with the manufacturer Olivetti, and it was during this period that he started developing his use of bold colours, that began blurring the boundaries between pop culture and industrial design. Amongst the designs concepts that he created for Olivetti, was the Valentine typewriter in 1969, that ‘subverted the status quo’ of typewriter design, and it remains a milestone in the fiel, capturing the ethos of the counter-culture emerging in the late 1960s. Throughout this decade and the 1970s, Sottsass travelled widely, absorbing what he experienced and reproducing it in his larger, sometimes abstract work. Following his time at Olivetti, Sottsass formed the influential and groundbreaking Memphis Group, or Memphis Milano, in 1980. Active until 1987, its postmodern furniture, lighting, fabrics and objects were characterised by colourful and abstract decoration, asymmetrical forms, and references to earlier and exotic designs and styles. One of their great breaks from the immediate past was the idea that form and function should stand in equal partnership – the Memphis artists believed in an uninhibited creative freedom. As a result, the Memphis Group changed the course of design history, creating an aesthetic that represented a distinct moment in time immediately recognisable as a 1980s look. Its legacy is significant in allowing a new generation of designers to break all the rules.This autumn we are delighted to offer four works that convey Sottsass’ diverse and bold practice throughout his career. The Ultragragola mirror, produced for Poltronova, was designed by Sottsass in 1970 as part of the Mobili Grigi - the only piece from the collection to proceed beyond the prototype phase, and possibly one of the most iconic of his early designs. Compared to the Park Lane coffee table, produced for Memphis Milano in 1983, and the eye-catching large Claire de Lune Totem, designed around 1988 for Mirabili, it conveys his ability to master a range of materials and styles and to produce strikingly confident forms instantly recognisable in the history of twentieth-century design.
Lot 401
ETTORE SOTTSASS (ITALIAN 1917-2007) 'CLAIR DE LUNE' TOTEM, DESIGNED 1988 wood, metal and glazed ceramic, outside the edition of 29 190cm high (74 ¾in high) including wooden base, 175cm high (68 7/8in high) excluding wooden base P. Brillet Esq, from whom acquired by the current vendor;Private Collection, London. ‘When I was young, all we ever heard about was functionalism, functionalism, functionalism. It’s not enough. Design should also be sensual and exciting.’Ettore Sottsass.Ettore Sottsass was a renowned Austrian-born Italian architect and designer whose work is instantly recognisable for the manner in which it disrupted tradition and expectation with bold colours and innovative forms. Born in 1917, he followed in his father’s footsteps by studying architecture, graduating from the Politecnico di Torino in Turin in1939. Following on from the Second World War, he set up his own architectural and industrial design studio experimenting and exploring with a wide range of materials: from ceramics to furniture and from jewellery to architecture. In 1958, Sottsass became a design consultant with the manufacturer Olivetti, and it was during this period that he started developing his use of bold colours, that began blurring the boundaries between pop culture and industrial design. Amongst the designs concepts that he created for Olivetti, was the Valentine typewriter in 1969, that ‘subverted the status quo’ of typewriter design, and it remains a milestone in the fiel, capturing the ethos of the counter-culture emerging in the late 1960s. Throughout this decade and the 1970s, Sottsass travelled widely, absorbing what he experienced and reproducing it in his larger, sometimes abstract work. Following his time at Olivetti, Sottsass formed the influential and groundbreaking Memphis Group, or Memphis Milano, in 1980. Active until 1987, its postmodern furniture, lighting, fabrics and objects were characterised by colourful and abstract decoration, asymmetrical forms, and references to earlier and exotic designs and styles. One of their great breaks from the immediate past was the idea that form and function should stand in equal partnership – the Memphis artists believed in an uninhibited creative freedom. As a result, the Memphis Group changed the course of design history, creating an aesthetic that represented a distinct moment in time immediately recognisable as a 1980s look. Its legacy is significant in allowing a new generation of designers to break all the rules.This autumn we are delighted to offer four works that convey Sottsass’ diverse and bold practice throughout his career. The Ultragragola mirror, produced for Poltronova, was designed by Sottsass in 1970 as part of the Mobili Grigi - the only piece from the collection to proceed beyond the prototype phase, and possibly one of the most iconic of his early designs. Compared to the Park Lane coffee table, produced for Memphis Milano in 1983, and the eye-catching large Claire de Lune Totem, designed around 1988 for Mirabili, it conveys his ability to master a range of materials and styles and to produce strikingly confident forms instantly recognisable in the history of twentieth-century design.
Lot 402
ETTORE SOTTSASS (ITALIAN 1917-2007) 'PARK LANE' COFFEE TABLE, DESIGNED 1983 fiberglass and marble 36.5cm high, 97cm diameter (40 3/8in high, 38in diameter) Private Collection, London. Literature:Radice, Barbara, Memphis: Research, Experiences, Results, Failures and Successes of New Design, London, 1984, p. 177;Memphis Milano, manufacturer's catalogue, Milan, 1986, p. 19. ‘When I was young, all we ever heard about was functionalism, functionalism, functionalism. It’s not enough. Design should also be sensual and exciting.’Ettore Sottsass.Ettore Sottsass was a renowned Austrian-born Italian architect and designer whose work is instantly recognisable for the manner in which it disrupted tradition and expectation with bold colours and innovative forms. Born in 1917, he followed in his father’s footsteps by studying architecture, graduating from the Politecnico di Torino in Turin in1939. Following on from the Second World War, he set up his own architectural and industrial design studio experimenting and exploring with a wide range of materials: from ceramics to furniture and from jewellery to architecture. In 1958, Sottsass became a design consultant with the manufacturer Olivetti, and it was during this period that he started developing his use of bold colours, that began blurring the boundaries between pop culture and industrial design. Amongst the designs concepts that he created for Olivetti, was the Valentine typewriter in 1969, that ‘subverted the status quo’ of typewriter design, and it remains a milestone in the fiel, capturing the ethos of the counter-culture emerging in the late 1960s. Throughout this decade and the 1970s, Sottsass travelled widely, absorbing what he experienced and reproducing it in his larger, sometimes abstract work. Following his time at Olivetti, Sottsass formed the influential and groundbreaking Memphis Group, or Memphis Milano, in 1980. Active until 1987, its postmodern furniture, lighting, fabrics and objects were characterised by colourful and abstract decoration, asymmetrical forms, and references to earlier and exotic designs and styles. One of their great breaks from the immediate past was the idea that form and function should stand in equal partnership – the Memphis artists believed in an uninhibited creative freedom. As a result, the Memphis Group changed the course of design history, creating an aesthetic that represented a distinct moment in time immediately recognisable as a 1980s look. Its legacy is significant in allowing a new generation of designers to break all the rules.This autumn we are delighted to offer four works that convey Sottsass’ diverse and bold practice throughout his career. The Ultragragola mirror, produced for Poltronova, was designed by Sottsass in 1970 as part of the Mobili Grigi - the only piece from the collection to proceed beyond the prototype phase, and possibly one of the most iconic of his early designs. Compared to the Park Lane coffee table, produced for Memphis Milano in 1983, and the eye-catching large Claire de Lune Totem, designed around 1988 for Mirabili, it conveys his ability to master a range of materials and styles and to produce strikingly confident forms instantly recognisable in the history of twentieth-century design.
Lot 467
Lego - A boxed factory sealed 2021 Lego 'Ideas' #21327 'Typewriter' set. The set is presumed to be in Mint condition being in a factory sealed box which appears to be in Good overall condition with some storage related creases to one side and general wear. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (K)
Lot 296
An Early 20th Century Gramophone with Oak Horn by The Gramophone & Typewriter Co. Ltd. An Early 20th Century Gramophone with Oak Horn by The Gramophone & Typewriter Co. Ltd., fitted with "Exhibition" soundbox, the horn bearing coloured "Nipper" logo and the bracket stamped for The Gramophone Co. Ltd., the stained case also with applied gilt label additionally inscribed 21 City Road Finsbury Square London.The horn 55.5cm diameter, the case 48cm x 35cm including bracketCrank does not seem to be engaging and does not provide 'wind', wheel can rotate freely, wear commensurate with age throughout, additional images available.
Lot 1641
Postcards, a collection of over 700 cards, mostly give-aways from various series inc. Christian Novels, Smart Novels, Yes and No Novels, Dainty Novels etc. Better cards include advert for J.A Eysser Arts Furniture Showrooms Nurnberg (5), Gruss Aus 'Frank' Caffee Zusatz, and Cailler Swiss Chocolat, Barratt Bros Musical merchandise, Clarence Hawkes and his Fox Typewriter, Restaurant ad (1897), Holland America Line, The Giant Oxie Co Augusta, view cards (Danish) for P.F Esbensen's pure Danish butter all posted in S Nigeria (9), Swiss views advertising Cailler Chocolat (34). Also 13 RPs of the Melody Maker Musicians Portrait Gallery, and a range of Suchard Chocolat ads on correspondence cards (34), some postal stationery all postally used and illustrated on left hand side (mixed condition)
Lot 518
Mixed collectables, to include a cast iron figural money bank, mother of pearl opera glasses by J. Lizars of Aberdeen, a brass-inlaid domino and cards set, assorted articles commemorating the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival, a Brother Deluxe 240T portable typewriter, a silver-topped walking cane, London 1911, etc. Condition Report:Available upon request Notice from the the-saleroom.com: These items are listed on the basis they are illustrative of a bygone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but believe that providing transparent information about historical context fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history.
Lot 132
Meccano - Airfix - Marx - Lilliput - A group of vintage toys including a boxed Airfix Flight Deck, Meccano Vehicle Set 3, a Lilliput Junior Typewriter, a collection of plastic soldiers including Marx, a Magic Roundabout Kaleidoscope, Skittles game and more. They show signs of age and use and are unchecked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) [ba]
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