Carlo Bugatti
Important bench


Italy, c. 1900
carved and ebonized wood, Italian walnut, pewter inlay, hand-decorated vellum, copper, brass, silk
38 h x 74 w x 23.5 d in (97 x 188 x 60 cm)

Inscribed to seat 'Casati'.

Provenance: Commissioned directly from the artist c. 1900 by Marquise Luisa Casati Stampa di Soncino | Private Collection | Wright, Design, 11 June 2015, Lot 271 | Blackman Cruz, Los Angeles | Private Collection

Literature: Carlo Bugatti au Musee d'Orsay, Masse, pg. 74 illustrates variation

This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

Good overall condition. Example exhibits an attractive antique patina throughout. The seat exhibits large areas of discoloration to vellum and undulations, as well as tears to the upper right and lower left, which have been professionally stabilized and restored. Minor lifting, flaking and small areas of restoration to vellum on the backrest. Separation to right front leg and small inlay loss to the front center edge of apron. Breaks and significant losses to the silk tassels. Wood frame shows minor impressions and scratches consistent with age and use.