Gufram - 1986 - Sculpture

Sales realized by an art dealer (professional) Traceability 100% authenticated Invoice issued Return accepted within 14 days Franco Mello & Guido Drocco – Gufram – Green coat rack “Cactus” (1986) – Limited edition numbered with provenance (Osenat Catalogue 2007). Description : Attribution & Model: * Designers: Franco Mello (born 1945) & Guido Drocco (born 1942) * Publisher/Manufacturer: Gufram (Italy) * Model: Coat rack “Cactus” * Edition / Dating: 1986 (Original mark under the base: Gufram Multipli '86) * Numbering: Limited edition of 2000 units (No. 1371 / 2000) * Dimensions: Height 168 cm | Width approx. 70 cm * Materials: Flexible expanded polyurethane foam with a green glossy Guflac paint finish Description & Historical Interest: Iconic coat rack from the Italian Radical Design period of the 1970s/1980s. True pop sculpture and monument of contemporary design present in the world’s major museums (MoMA, Centre Pompidou). Provenance & Traçabilité (Exceptional piece): * Acquired at public auction at Maître Jean-Pierre Osenat in Fontainebleau, on Saturday 16 June 2007 (Lot no.159, listed in the sale catalog). * Document provided with the piece: The original official auction catalog of the 2007 sale as well as the envelope/invitation card of the auctioneer. * Authenticity and traceability 100% guaranteed. Condition: * Use wear and patina of time: Original period piece preserved in its patina. * The varnish and foam show craquelure, crazing and light surface flaking. This is a natural aging phenomenon typical of polyurethane foam used in Gufram editions from that era. * The overall structure is perfectly firm, stable and complete. * The stamp under the base is clearly legible and perfectly preserved. Shipping & Collection: * Cash on delivery or shipment on pallet/carrier (your choice or not). PS: The famous Gufram stool (golf ball) will soon also be put up for sale on Catawiki.

Estimate:$12,271.03

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