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Aldo Tura
(Italian, 1909–1963)
Games table and four chairs, c. 1960 Italy
Estimate: $1,500-$2,500
Sold
$1,000
Live Auction
Modern Design
Location
Chicago
Size
29½ h × 33 w × 33 d in (75 × 84 × 84 cm)
Description
Aldo Tura
(Italian, 1909–1963)
Games table and four chairs, c. 1960
Italy
lacquered vellum over wood, upholstery, brass
29½ h × 33 w × 33 d in (75 × 84 × 84 cm)
This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition
chair | 47½ h × 16¼ w × 21 d in (121 × 42 × 54 cm)seat height | 17½ in (45 cm)Table in overall stable and ready to use condition. The lacquered surface is warm and even throughout. There are no breaks or losses to the body. Scuffs throughout the legs and edges of the table. One area of one edge more significantly chipped with a color infill. Light surface scratching throughout the surfaces of the table. One drawer is present and opens smoothly. The ash tray drawers with brass inserts are all present but do not open as easily. The chairs all in stable condition. The fabric on the undersides is slightly shredding. No breaks, losses or repairs to the body. There is glue residue on the finial of one chair as well as scuffs, scratches and light wear throughout.