Overview
A quintessential piece of Italian Postmodernism, featuring a monolithic travertine pedestal base intersected by a geometric brass-finished support frame.
Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
A quintessential piece of Italian Postmodernism, featuring a monolithic travertine pedestal base intersected by a geometric brass-finished support frame.
Story
In the late 1970s, Italian designers began a fascinating dialogue between the ancient and the futuristic, moving away from the plastics of the 60s and returning to the earth.
Maker / Origin
Artedi was a premier Italian manufacturer that became a household name in high-end interior design during the Postmodern boom.
Condition & Value
The travertine base appears to be in good structural condition, though the stone is naturally porous and should be checked for staining. The glass top is the most vulnerable element; any deep scratches or 'flea bite' chips along the beveled edge will reduce the value by approximately 20-30%.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
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Layer in sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance.
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Regional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375