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2152 - Extravagant writing cabinet from Aldo Tura’s Trompe-l’oeil series
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€8,500 - 17,000Sale fees
Extravagant writing cabinet from Aldo Tura’s Trompe-l’oeil series Back panel covered entirely in brown, lacquered goatskin and black-lacquered wood. The body is tall and rectangular, supported by flat side panels with casters. The segmented front, featuring an all-over trompe-l’oeil design of book spines and sheet music, includes two doors and a drop-down compartment. Behind it are tiered shelves and pull-out lighting. Aldo Tura’s extravagant pieces embody the “dolce vita” lifestyle par excellence. Particularly in the designs of the Trompe-l’oeil series—most of which were produced in limited quantities or as one-of-a-kind pieces—Tura’s world-famous use of lacquered goatskin is combined with illusionistic decorations. An extraordinary Italian lacquered goatskin writing cabinet by Aldo Tura. Italy. Milan. Aldo Tura. Circa 1960.
Auction details
International Fine Art Auction No. 198 - PART IIIAuction house
Schloss Ahlden +49 5 16 48 01 00 info@schloss-ahlden.deDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.