Product sheet Flatware (Hotel Parco dei Principi)
Designer:
Gio Ponti
Manufacturer:
Calderoni Argenteria
Gio Ponti
Manufacturer:
Calderoni Argenteria
Flatware from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Roma.
Alpacca.
First designed in 1940, Ponti recreated this classical design for the Hotel. This set has been authenticated by and is sold with certificate from Lisa Licitra Ponti. Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark and and impressed with Parco dei Principi monogram to stems: [HPP Calderon Argentato 100 50]. Complete eight-piece place setting for twelve with six serving spoons; 108 pieces total.
Literature:
Gio Ponti: L'Arte Si Innamora Dell'Industria, La Pietra, ppg. 368-373 discuss commission
Exhibited:
Gio Ponti: A World, London Design Museum, 2002
Alpacca.
First designed in 1940, Ponti recreated this classical design for the Hotel. This set has been authenticated by and is sold with certificate from Lisa Licitra Ponti. Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark and and impressed with Parco dei Principi monogram to stems: [HPP Calderon Argentato 100 50]. Complete eight-piece place setting for twelve with six serving spoons; 108 pieces total.
Literature:
Gio Ponti: L'Arte Si Innamora Dell'Industria, La Pietra, ppg. 368-373 discuss commission
Exhibited:
Gio Ponti: A World, London Design Museum, 2002
estimated value:
10,000-15,000 US$
reached price:
33,000 US$
Auction:
Important Italian Design
Sales date: 2006-12-05
location: Chicago
Lot number: 713
10,000-15,000 US$
reached price:
33,000 US$
Auction:
Important Italian Design
Sales date: 2006-12-05
location: Chicago
Lot number: 713
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