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Carlo Scarpa Villa "Palazzetto" - 1st Edition, Tokyo, 1993

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Published by The Watari Museum of Contemporary Art, 1st edition, Tokyo, 1993. Hardback with Japanese and English text. This catalogue was published alongside a Scarpa retrospective exhibition at the WATARI-UM. First full coverage of this major work, the 10-year restoration of a 17th-century villa at Monselice left unfinished at the time of Scarpa's death, an intimate documentation on the project - “Il Palazzetto” (small palace), commissioned by Aldo Businaro. Complemented by a list of other Scarpa’s prominent projects and designs, including the Castelvecchio Museum in Verona and the Brion family cemetery, Scarpa’s glassware, silverware and furniture designs. Dimensions: 23 x 26 x 1.5 cm Condition: Very Good ++, comes without a dust jacket as issued.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Width: 9.06 in (23 cm)Depth: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1993
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    CA, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2102338392972

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