$12,500
Ettore Sottsass
pair of custom sconces from the Palevsky Residence, Malibu
Italy, c.
1984 lacquered wood 22 w x 9¾ d x 2½ h in (56 x 25 x 6 cm)
result: $12,500
This pair of sconces, en suite with the following lot, comes from the Max Palevsky Residence in Malibu, California. Ettore Sottsass was hired in 1984 to remodel the Palevsky home and he created a number of custom-designs specifically for the project.
These works are unique.
provenance: Collection of Max Palevsky, Malibu, CA | Christie's, New York, 11-12 January 2011, Sale 2412, Lot 605 | Private collection
literature: Three California Houses: The Houses of Max Palevsky , Betsky, pg. 68 illustrates in situ
Auctioneer:
Wright Auctions
Date:
2013-12-12
