Glass, colored in various ahdes of blue, stainless steel, partially chromed, metal, partially white, plastic
Italy, 1973
Designer: Angelo Brotto (1914-2002) – Italian designer, painter, etcher and draughtsman
Manufacturer: Esperia – Tuscan lamp factory, active from 1960 to the 1970s
Signed and dated at the lower right ‘Brotto 73’
Sconce Oceano Blu, two-part
Comprising panel and mounting device with bulb holder
Dimensions of screen: 80 x 80 x 12 cm
Function not tested, good condition
Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 3,000 Euro

For some time, Italian artist Angelo Brotto worked for the Tuscan company Esperia; during this period he created numerous remarkable wall lightning sculptures and other types of lamps. Offered monumental sconce is reminiscent of the turquois shimmering waters of Venice. The water that surrounds the lagoon city was often featured in Brottos work and is represented here in a particularly original way.

Condition:

The sconce is in a good condition and is electrified. The surfaces are partially minimally rubbed and scratched. Since light bulb and cord are missing, the lamp was not tested on functionality. There is no guarantee on functionality. The dimensions of the screen measure 80 x 80 x 12 cm.

Angelo Brotto (1914-2002)

The Italian artist was born in Venice on march 23rd 1914. From 1939 onwards Brotto studied at the Venetian Institute d'Arte, in 1941 he continued his studies at the Accademia. First, he almost exclusively worked as a painter and created numerous atmospheric landscapes, blurred by the lagoon’s haze as well as portraits. Later he turned to Pittura metafisica and the Surrealists, at this time his work was permeated by tragic and sometimes macabre undertones. Brotto was also very successful as etcher and designer and won many awards. His works can be viewed, among others, at Ca 'Pesaro in Venice and at the modern museums of Rome. (nlu)

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