Model 1044 Floor Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Italy
C. 1946
Brass, enameled aluminum, painted brass, marble. A rare floor lamp with 9 black-painted cone shades, each concealing an E12, (candelabra) socket. Recently rewired and new sockets added. Beautiful polished marble base. Light oxidation to the brass. Very good condition. Signed at base with Arteluce, made in Italy.
h. 79.5” diam. 13”
$36,000.
Ref: 61 GS 05
Adjustable Sconce #149/N by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Italy
1950
Chromed metal wall mount and extended arm. Black painted metal shade and counter weight. Height can be adjusted and arm moves from side to side. Manufacturers label on inside of shade.
h. 33" w. 15.5" d. 36" as shown.
Very good condition, some oxidation to the chrome. New wiring and socket.
$17,500.
Ref: 65 GS 08
Adjustable Sconce #149/N by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Italy
c. 1950
Brass wall mount and extended arm. Black painted metal shade and counter weight. Height can be adjusted and arm moves from side to side. Manufacturers label on inside of shade.
h. 33" w. 15.5" d. 36" as shown.
Very good condition, some oxidation to brass. New wiring and socket. Metal shade appears to have been repainted at some point.
$17,500.
Ref: 65 GS 07
Rare Wall Sconce, Model No. 179 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Italy
c. 1950
Lacquered aluminum, brass, frosted glass, plastic switches. 3 movable cone shades (one candelabra socket each), one upper reflector shade with pivoting capabilities, and one standard Edison socket. A variation of this model was also licensed by Lightolier for availability on the American market. A rare and exceptional Sarfatti light. Very good vintage condition. Overall oxidation to brass, colored shades seem to have been repainted at some point. All wiring and sockets have been recently replaced. Arteluce sticker on inside of top reflector shade.
h. 31.5” w. 28” d. 20”
Price on request
Published: Gino Sarfatti: Selected Works 1938-1973, M. Romanelli & S. Severi, pg. 404
Ref: 65 GS 06
Rare Pair of #169/2 Sconces by Gino Sarfatti
Italy
c. 1952
Rare pair of two-light sconces with articulating arms and shades. White-painted metal cone shades and adjustable brass arms and mounts. As these sconces move in a number of directions, the measurements can vary. The dimensions listed below represent the furthest extension possible in each direction.
h. 14" w. 15" d. 10.5"
Excellent condition. No chips or cracks to enameled paint. Brass has been polished out and all wiring and sockets have been recently replaced.
$14,500. Pair.
Ref: 65 GS 03
5-Light Hanging Fixture #2095 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Italy
c. 1958
Cascading light with 5 glass globes hanging at different heights. Each orb contains 1 Edison sized socket. A beautiful and rare Sarfatti design.
h. 48” diam. 10”
Metal & glass have been cleaned. All wiring and sockets have been recently replaced.
$10,500.
Ref: 62 GS 05
Rare Pair of Architectural Sconces by Arteluce
Italy
c. 1958
Chromed steel & polished aluminum structures supporting large frosted glass shades. One edison socket per sconce. Signed with manufacturer's sticker. The design of these sconces is attributed to the architectural duo of Carlo Santi & Vittorio Borachia based on other very similar pieces they did.
h. 17.5" w. 8" d. 12"
Excellent condition. Metal has been recently polished out and shows only minimal signs of age. Glass has no chips or significant scratches, and wiring and sockets have all been recently replaced.
$10,500
Ref: 65 AR 01
Rare Pair of Sconces #238-3 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Italy.
c. 1960
Black enameled steel frames with aluminum caps. Acid-etched glass globes and Edison sockets. Newly created circular mounting plates, and new wiring. Glass globes appear to have been replaced at some point.
Literature: Romanelli & Severi. "Gino Sarfatti: Opere Scelte 1938-1973 Selected Works". Pg. 415.
h. 8” w. 24” d. 14”
Excellent condition.
$12,500 pair
Ref: 65 GS 01
