Mendini Proust Chair sells at Quittenbaum

 ‘Poltrona de Proust’, 1978

Artist:
Mendini, Alessandro
Manufacturer:
Studio Alessandro Mendini, Mailand
Estimate:
35000 – 40000 €
Award:
30000 €
Lot:
116A 45
Dimensions: H. 108x 93,5 x 85 cm.
Number of Parts: 1
Description: Alessandro Mendini. Unique ‘Poltrona di Proust’ chair, 1978. H. 108 x 93.5 x 85 cm. Made by Studio Alessandro Mendini, Milan, in 1996. Wooden construction, carved and handpainted. Fabric also handpainted. Inscribed: A. Mendini 96.Italian Furniture Design, S. 63f; Repertorio 1950-2000, Bd. 1, S. 261; 100 Masterpieces, S. 192f.The Chair has been handpainted by Alessandro’s daughter, Claudia Mendini, at the Mendini studio. A tear of 10 cm in the fabric to the back of the chair. The tear can be restored by Studio Mendini by request at the consignor’s expenses.

Chapter:
Design Italy