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Giovanni "Gio" Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979) for Venini Bottle with Stopper

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Auction: 20th Century Design - 3665TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: June 08, 2021 12:00PM

Description:

Giovanni "Gio" Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979) for Venini Bottle with Stopper, Murano Italy, c. 1948, likely Model No. 1591, incalmo technique in red and smoke gray, acid etched signature "VENINI MURANO ITALY," ht. 13 1/2 in.

Literature: Carlo Venini and His Furnace, Mario Barovier and Carla Sonego, p. 397; and Venini: Catalog Raisonné 1921-86, Diaz de Santillana, p. 296.

Note: Ponti was an Italian architect, industrial designer, furniture designer, artist, teacher, writer and publisher. From 1946 to 1950, he designed many objects for Venini including bottles and a multicolored chandelier.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

Very good condition. No visible damage or repairs.


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Giovanni, Diaz de Santillana, Carlo Venini, Carla Sonego, Mario Barovier, Giovanni "Gio" Ponti