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Luci E Trasparenze, Fontana Arte, 1930-1950 (Book)

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This is a soft covered 95 page catalogue which was published to accompany an exhibition at a private Italian Gallery which showed a collection of some 60 works made by this celebrated Milanese factory founded in 1932 and run by Gio Ponti and Pietro Chieso, includes full page colour photographs and a 17 page index with description in English and Italian.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 0.33 in (8.39 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2006
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    North Yorkshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU899613804212
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