Italian design starring again in Nova Ars sale, June 26

ASTI, Italy – An interesting design collection of modern Italian art of the 20th century will be sold Thursday, June 26, at Nova Ars Auction. The 107-lot auction will offer many ceramics, glass works, lamps, chandeliers and pieces of furniture.

LiveAuctioneers.com will facilitate Internet live bidding.

Highlight items include:

– Arco Series desk for Olivetti, circa 1968, 71 inches. Estimate: 1,000-1,500 euros ($1,355-$2,032).

– Angelo Mangiarotti, Eros series coffee table for Skipper, white marble, dimensions: h 40 cm (15.7 in), 150 x 75 cm (59 x 29.5 in). Estimate: 5,000-6,000 euros ($6,773-$8,128).

– Arman, sculpture, resin, circa 1970, dimensions: h 27 cm (10.6 in), width 8.5 cm (3.3 in), depth 13 cm (5.1 in). Estimate: 1,500-2,000 euros ($2,032-$2,710).

– Fontana Arte, coffee table, wooden structure, crystal plane, circa 1970, dimensions: h 32 cm (12.6 in), 122.5 x 53 cm (48.2 in x 21 in). Estimate: 1,500-2,000 euros ($2,032-$2,710). Nova Ars Auction image.

– Giovanni Minelli, chandelier, varnished white aluminum, prototype, 2008, dimensions: h 52 cm (20.5 in), length 190 cm (74.8 in), width 100 cm (39.3 in). Estimate: 4,000-5,000 euros ($5,419-$6,773).

Nova Ars specializes in objects of contemporary art, modernism and design made in Italy of 20th century.

The auction house is also a destination for those who seek to learn and share knowledge about art, design and collecting. Nova Ars offers valuations for personal property, appraisals and auction exhibitions online.

View the fully illustrated catalog and register to bid absentee or live via the Internet as the sale is taking place by logging on to www.LiveAuctioneers.com.

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