Carlo Bugatti Early pair of cabinet doors, designed for the Italian painter, Giovanni Segantini, circa 1880 Walnut, ebonised walnut, bone, repoussé brass, copper, brass, pewter inlays, passementerie. 237 x 123 x 23 cm Footnotes: Provenance Giovanni Segantini and Luigia Pierina 'Bice' Bugatti Private collection, London, 1980s Private collection, London, acquired from the above by the present owner, 2003 Literature Philippe Dejean, Carlo-Rembrandt-Ettore-Jean Bugatti, New York, 1982, doors illustrated p. 91 Irene de Guttry and Maria Paola Maino, Il mobile liberty italiano, Bari, 1983, doors illustrated p. 118 Carlo Bugatti au musée d'Orsay: Catalogue sommaire illustré du fonds d'archives et des collections, exh. cat., Paris, 2001, doors illustrated p. 41 The present lot was designed by Carlo Bugatti for Italian painter Giovanni Segantini who was the lifelong partner of Bugatti's sister, Luigia Pierina Bugatti, also known as 'Bice'. Whilst any documented works by Bugatti are rare, it also forms part of what is believed to be the earliest known designs of furniture by Bugatti, executed upon his return to Italy and Milan after his education in Paris. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing