Lot Essay
E. Sottsass himself possesses a similar group of vases in white porcelain in his private apartment in Milan. Published in the magazine Architettura d'interni in the article Una Casa-Nomade
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EUPHRATES, TIGRIS AND NILO, THREE WHITE GLAZED PORCELAIN VASES
Details
Ettore Sottsass for Memphis, designed 1983
EUPHRATES, TIGRIS AND NILO, THREE WHITE GLAZED PORCELAIN VASES
Composed of cylindrical and globular forms. Made in a limited edition of 6
31-40 cm. high
Printed mark underneath E. Sottsass per Memphis (3)
EUPHRATES, TIGRIS AND NILO, THREE WHITE GLAZED PORCELAIN VASES
Composed of cylindrical and globular forms. Made in a limited edition of 6
31-40 cm. high
Printed mark underneath E. Sottsass per Memphis (3)
Provenance
Gallery Mourmans, Knokke-Zoute, Belgium, where aquired by the present owner
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