A Pair of Gilt Metal and Glass Wall Appliques
A Pair of Gilt Metal and Glass Wall Appliques

MANUFACTURED BY FONTANA ARTE, CIRCA 1930

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A Pair of Gilt Metal and Glass Wall Appliques
Manufactured by Fontana Arte, circa 1930
Hemispherical shades above tripartite glass stem
14.5/8in. (37.2cm.) long
Numbered 4 and 5 respectively (2)

Lot Essay

In 1933, Gio Ponti and Luigi Fontana founded Fontana Arte, which incorporated the design firm of Pietro Chiesa, in Milan. Chiesa, who served as artistic director of Fontana Arte became renowned for his innovative applications of glass and production of glass and wood furniture.

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