Important Gio Ponti Cabinet, Villa Nemazee Commission
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Gio Ponti; Giordano Chiesa
Marking(s); notes: Documento Autentico XA00005573 label
Country of origin; materials: Italy; poplar, beech, steel
Dimensions (H, W, D): 29.5"h, 88"w, 27.5"d
Additional Information: This monumental geometric cabinet/credenza is authenticated by Matteo Licitra, founder of the Independent Gio Ponti Archives and recognized by the Italian court as an heir and authority on his uncle's work. The cabinet is finished on both sides, with doors hinged to allow configurations revealing or concealing the drawers. One side has a door on each end revealing four shelves each and the other has two doors revealing eight drawers. According to Tehran Projects, Villa Nemazee was designed in 1957-1964 by Gio Ponti in collaboration with Fausto Melotti and Paolo De Poli. Photos of the villa include an interior reception room and balcony echoing the geometric lines, convertible design and two-tone finish of the cabinet. Gio Ponti's nephew Matteo Licitra is an architect and designer as well as an artist and musician. He has produced numerous writings, lectures, seminars studying and promoting his uncle's work worldwide, including publishing the Chinese language edition of the catalogue raisonne - Gio Ponti: The Complete Work, 1923-1978. Matteo Licitra worked closely with his mother and curator of the Ponti archives, Lisa Licitra Ponti, until her death in 2019. He then established the Independent Gio Ponti Archives with its own protocol for authentication. Too long to include here in its entirety, we encourage interested bidders to request the full text of our correspondence with Mr. Licitra. Provenance: Villa Namazee (Shafi and Vida Namazee), Tehran, Iran | Private Collection, New York, New York. Lot is accompanied by the original certificate issued by Matteo Licitra, Independent Gio Ponti Archives, dated 11.29.2019, placing the cabinet on the first floor interior balcony room (see detail photos). Reference with additional photos and architectural plans: tehranprojects.com/villa-namazee-tehran.
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Condition Report: very good, patina to metal, surface nicks and scratches, some craquelure to painted finish, wear consistent with age and light use
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Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Gio Ponti; Giordano Chiesa
Marking(s); notes: Documento Autentico XA00005573 label
Country of origin; materials: Italy; poplar, beech, steel
Dimensions (H, W, D): 29.5"h, 88"w, 27.5"d
Additional Information: This monumental geometric cabinet/credenza is authenticated by Matteo Licitra, founder of the Independent Gio Ponti Archives and recognized by the Italian court as an heir and authority on his uncle's work. The cabinet is finished on both sides, with doors hinged to allow configurations revealing or concealing the drawers. One side has a door on each end revealing four shelves each and the other has two doors revealing eight drawers. According to Tehran Projects, Villa Nemazee was designed in 1957-1964 by Gio Ponti in collaboration with Fausto Melotti and Paolo De Poli. Photos of the villa include an interior reception room and balcony echoing the geometric lines, convertible design and two-tone finish of the cabinet. Gio Ponti's nephew Matteo Licitra is an architect and designer as well as an artist and musician. He has produced numerous writings, lectures, seminars studying and promoting his uncle's work worldwide, including publishing the Chinese language edition of the catalogue raisonne - Gio Ponti: The Complete Work, 1923-1978. Matteo Licitra worked closely with his mother and curator of the Ponti archives, Lisa Licitra Ponti, until her death in 2019. He then established the Independent Gio Ponti Archives with its own protocol for authentication. Too long to include here in its entirety, we encourage interested bidders to request the full text of our correspondence with Mr. Licitra. Provenance: Villa Namazee (Shafi and Vida Namazee), Tehran, Iran | Private Collection, New York, New York. Lot is accompanied by the original certificate issued by Matteo Licitra, Independent Gio Ponti Archives, dated 11.29.2019, placing the cabinet on the first floor interior balcony room (see detail photos). Reference with additional photos and architectural plans: tehranprojects.com/villa-namazee-tehran.
Now accepting consignments for Modern/Contemporary Art, Design & Luxury, October 16th 2021. Email info@modernauctions.com to get started.
Condition Report: very good, patina to metal, surface nicks and scratches, some craquelure to painted finish, wear consistent with age and light use
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