Property from a Private Collection, Bridgehampton
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Ettore Sottsass, Jr.
Prototype "Menta" totem
designed 1967, produced circa 1985
Glazed earthenware, plastic laminate-covered wood.
88 in. (223.5 cm) high, including base
Produced by Bitossi, Florence, Italy. From the production of 10 artist's proofs. Interior of one component inscribed in pen 1 di 2/PA/ES and with manufacturer's paper label printed le ceramiche di/BITOSSI.
Full-Cataloguing
The present lot is from a production of 10 artist proofs executed by Bitossi, Florence, Italy. The edition of 20 was eventually produced by Mirabili and the 10 “prototype” artist proofs remained with Bitossi.