Tomaso Buzzi , Stools for Ambrogio Gadola, pair

Stools for Ambrogio Gadola, pair

Turri Giosue e Figli
Italy, c. 1929-30
rosewood, brass, upholstery
14¾ h × 32¼ w × 15½ d in (37 × 82 × 39 cm)

The original drawing for this design is held in the Tomaso Buzzi Archive in Scarzuola, Montegabbione.

Provenance: Commissioned by Ambrogio Gadola, Milan | Private Collection, Milan | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste Srl, Milan, Decorative Arts of the 20th Century Design, 17 December 2019, Lot 125 | Private Collection

Condition: Overall good partially restored condition. Veneered sections have small touch-ups throughout, along with small losses to some areas of the edges. Legs have scattered small impressions and rounded edges. Brass sabots have fine scratches and a few small impressions. Upholstery has been updated and presents well. Please note this work may require the buyer to obtain a CITES permit to export out of the United States. Due to increased scrutiny regarding the issuance of CITES certificates, Rago/Wright/LAMA/Toomey cannot guarantee an export permit will be granted.

literature: Literature Tomaso Buzzi. Il principe degli architetti 1900-1981, Cassani, ppg. 321-323 Domus, no. 33, September 1930, pg. 5