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Luminous Earth Globe on a Chrome Base, Italy, 1980

$2,156.66
£1,605.19
€1,800
CA$2,954.08
A$3,285.59
CHF 1,715.63
MX$39,982.08
NOK 21,911.22
SEK 20,548.86
DKK 13,702.77
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About the Item

Unusual luminous globe on a large chromed metal base, made in Italy by Ricoscope Editions in Firenze. In perfect condition, except for two very small missing pieces at the junction of the two half-globes (see last picture). The globe by itself measures 51 cm (20.1 in) in diameter.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 55.91 in (142 cm)Diameter: 23.63 in (60 cm)
  • Style:
    Space Age (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1980
  • Condition:
    Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU939432746962

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