Gufram - 1986 - Sculpture, Cactus, porte manteau - 169 cm - Polyurethane Foam, Guflac - 2000
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Gufram, designed by Franco Mello and Guido Drocco (1986), is a green polyurethane foam and Guflac porte-manteau titled “Cactus” in an edition of 2000 (no. 1371/2000), produced in Italy and standing 169 cm high, 74 cm wide and 74 cm deep.
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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 pieces (No. 1371 / 2000)
* Dimensions: Height 168 cm | Width approx. 70 cm
* Materials: Flexible expanded polyurethane foam with a green Guflac varnish finish
Description & Historical Interest:
Iconic coat rack from the Italian Radical Design period of the 1970s/1980s. A true pop sculpture and a monument of contemporary design present in the world’s major museums (MoMA, Centre Pompidou).
Provenance & Traceability (Exceptional piece):
* Acquired at public auction at Maître Jean-Pierre Osenat in Fontainebleau on Saturday, 16 June 2007 (Lot No. 159, listed in the auction catalog).
* Documents provided with the piece: the original official catalog of the 2007 auction as well as the auctioneer’s invitation card/envelope.
* Authenticity and traceability 100% guaranteed.
Condition:
* Used condition with patina of time: Original piece from its era preserved in its natural state.
* The varnish and foam show cracks, crazing and light surface chipping. This is a natural aging phenomenon typical for the polyurethane foam used in Gufram editions of that era.
* The overall structure is perfectly firm, stable and complete.
* The stamp under the base is clearly legible and perfectly preserved.
Shipping & Pickup:
* Local pickup available or shipment on pallet/carrier (your choice or not).
PS: The famous Gufram stool (golf ball) will soon be put up for sale on Catawiki as well.
Sale conducted by a professional art dealer
Certificate of authenticity provided
Invoice issued
Returns 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 pieces (No. 1371 / 2000)
* Dimensions: Height 168 cm | Width approx. 70 cm
* Materials: Flexible expanded polyurethane foam with a green Guflac varnish finish
Description & Historical Interest:
Iconic coat rack from the Italian Radical Design period of the 1970s/1980s. A true pop sculpture and a monument of contemporary design present in the world’s major museums (MoMA, Centre Pompidou).
Provenance & Traceability (Exceptional piece):
* Acquired at public auction at Maître Jean-Pierre Osenat in Fontainebleau on Saturday, 16 June 2007 (Lot No. 159, listed in the auction catalog).
* Documents provided with the piece: the original official catalog of the 2007 auction as well as the auctioneer’s invitation card/envelope.
* Authenticity and traceability 100% guaranteed.
Condition:
* Used condition with patina of time: Original piece from its era preserved in its natural state.
* The varnish and foam show cracks, crazing and light surface chipping. This is a natural aging phenomenon typical for the polyurethane foam used in Gufram editions of that era.
* The overall structure is perfectly firm, stable and complete.
* The stamp under the base is clearly legible and perfectly preserved.
Shipping & Pickup:
* Local pickup available or shipment on pallet/carrier (your choice or not).
PS: The famous Gufram stool (golf ball) will soon be put up for sale on Catawiki as well.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Art Deco
Material
Polyurethane Foam, Guflac
Artist
Gufram - 1986
Title of artwork
Cactus, porte manteau
Signature
Signed
Edition
1371/2000
Year
2000
Colour
Green
Condition
Good condition
Height
169 cm
Width
74 cm
Depth
74 cm
Weight
26.55 g
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