Atena - Piero Figura - Lamp - Tin

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Elena Napoleone
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Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.

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Sculptural tin lamp (95% tin) designed by Italian artist Piero Figura for Atena, Italy, dating to 1970–1980, 68.5 cm high with a 14.5 cm base, weighing 5.5 kg, in grey, in good used condition with the original glass globe intact and electricity functional.

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Sculptural tin lamp (95%), created by Italian artist Piero Figura for the publisher Atena in the 1970s.

This exceptional piece depicts a masculine silhouette (an acrobat on a drum) stylized with engraved motifs, holding aloft a sphere crowned by its large glassware.

The tin structure is impeccable, very solid and stable, with a magnificent original patina. Note a few light nicks on the plastic of the power cord. The glass globe is original and in perfect condition, with no cracks or chips. Electricity functional.

Total height: 68.5 cm / Height without the glass: 48 cm / Base diameter: 14.5 cm

Sculptural tin lamp (95%), created by Italian artist Piero Figura for the publisher Atena in the 1970s.

This exceptional piece depicts a masculine silhouette (an acrobat on a drum) stylized with engraved motifs, holding aloft a sphere crowned by its large glassware.

The tin structure is impeccable, very solid and stable, with a magnificent original patina. Note a few light nicks on the plastic of the power cord. The glass globe is original and in perfect condition, with no cracks or chips. Electricity functional.

Total height: 68.5 cm / Height without the glass: 48 cm / Base diameter: 14.5 cm

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Tin
Manufacturer/brand
Atena
Designer/artist/maker
Piero Figura
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
68.5 cm
Width
14.5 cm
Depth
14.5 cm
Weight
5.5 kg
Colour
Grey
Estimated period
1970-1980
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