Gufram - 1986 - Sculpture

Sale conducted by a professional art dealer Certificate of authenticity provided Invoice issued Returns accepted within 14 days Franco Mello & Guido Drocco – Gufram – Green coat rack “Cactus” (1986) – Limited edition numbered with provenance (Osenat Catalogue 2007). Description: Attribution & Model: * Designers: Franco Mello (born 1945) & Guido Drocco (born 1942) * Publisher/Manufacturer: Gufram (Italy) * Model: Coat rack “Cactus” * Edition / Dating: 1986 (Original mark under the base: Gufram Multipli '86) * Numbering: Limited edition of 2000 pieces (No. 1371 / 2000) * Dimensions: Height 168 cm | Width approx. 70 cm * Materials: Flexible expanded polyurethane foam with a green Guflac varnish finish Description & Historical Interest: Iconic coat rack from the Italian Radical Design period of the 1970s/1980s. A true pop sculpture and a monument of contemporary design present in the world’s major museums (MoMA, Centre Pompidou). Provenance & Traceability (Exceptional piece): * Acquired at public auction at Maître Jean-Pierre Osenat in Fontainebleau on Saturday, 16 June 2007 (Lot No. 159, listed in the auction catalog). * Documents provided with the piece: the original official catalog of the 2007 auction as well as the auctioneer’s invitation card/envelope. * Authenticity and traceability 100% guaranteed. Condition: * Used condition with patina of time: Original piece from its era preserved in its natural state. * The varnish and foam show cracks, crazing and light surface chipping. This is a natural aging phenomenon typical for the polyurethane foam used in Gufram editions of that era. * The overall structure is perfectly firm, stable and complete. * The stamp under the base is clearly legible and perfectly preserved. Shipping & Pickup: * Local pickup available or shipment on pallet/carrier (your choice or not). PS: The famous Gufram stool (golf ball) will soon be put up for sale on Catawiki as well.

Estimate:£9,213.48

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