Designed 1981 for Memphis, Milan
With metal tag MEMPHIS/MILANO/M. GRAVES/1981/MADE IN ITALY
Briar, lacquered wood, glass, silvered glass, brass, and fabric upholstery
95 1/2 x 61 x 20 3/4 in. (242.6 x 154.9 x 52.7 cm)
Provenance:
Christie's South Kensington, June 3, 1998, lot 193
Literature and References:
Barbara Radice, Memphis: Research, Experiences, Results, Failures and Successes of New Design, Milan, 1984, p. 49
Memphis Milano, catalogue, Milan, 1986, p. 7
estimated value:
5,000—7,000 US$
reached price:
5,700 US$
Auction:
20th Century Decorative Arts
Sales date: 2007-03-31
location: New York
Sales number: 8313
Lot number: 308