Gaetano Pesce (Italian, 1939-2024) for Melissa, a collection of 'Fontessa' footwear,

comprising: 2010, both pairs constructed from red and black translucent recyclable PVC Melflex®, size stated USA 6, both with original boxes;2010, constructed from translucent recyclable PVC Melflex®, size stated EU38, with original box;2010, constructed from iridescent recyclable PVC Melflex®, size stated EU38, with original box;2010, constructed from red recyclable PVC Melflex®, size stated EU38, with original box;2010, constructed from black recyclable PVC Melflex®, size stated EU38, with original box;2010, both pairs constructed from silver and gold translucent recyclable PVC Melflex®, size stated USA 6, both with original boxes;together with three miniature PVC models of a pair of white boots designed by Zaha Hadid, a 'Fontana' boot in black designed by Gaetano Pesce and a silver tone handbag designed by Fernando and Humberto Campana, all in their original cardboard boxes

each box: 14cm wide, 14cm deep, 18cm high

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Provenance:

The Steve Allison Collection.

Condition Report:

Both pairs of flip flops appear like new and unworn, however with some curvature to the soles due to being unworn and previous storage.

The boots appear like new and unworn with no obvious flaws or faults. Structurally sound.

The boots appear like new and unworn with no obvious flaws or faults. Structurally sound.

The boots appear like new and unworn with no obvious flaws or faults. Structurally sound. The box with a crease to one side of the lid commensurate with use.

The boots appear like new and unworn with no obvious flaws or faults. Structurally sound.

Both pairs of flip flops appear like new and unworn, however with some curvature to the soles due to being unworn and previous storage.

Overall the models appear in good order with no obvious flaws or faults. The display boxes with creases, folds and wear commensurate with use and storage. Otherwise structurally sound.