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Ettore Sottsass Rare Vase 1955

Description
Ettore Sottsass grew up in Turin, and graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939. In 1947, he founded his own studio in Milan. In 1956, Sottsass moved to New York where he began working in the studio of the designer George Nelson. Back in Italy, he began important collaborations with Poltronova (1957) and Olivetti (1958). From the late 60s to the 70s he collaborated with Superstudio and Archizoom Associati, as part of the Radical Architecture movement, until the founding of the Memphis group in 1981. Ettore Sottsass has been the recipient of numerous international awards and was the winner of the ADI Compasso d'Oro Award in 1959. His works are now exhibited in the permanent collections of many museums around the world.
Here a wonderful Terracotta Rare Vase re- edition from 2001, based on a 1955 design, realized by Ettore Sottsass.
The item is in very good condition, fully original it comes with his authenticity certificate.

Documentation:	Certificate of Authenticity
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Terracotta
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	2001
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Contemporary, Collectible Design
Dealer Reference #:	O_304
Incollect Reference #:	751056