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ROBERTO SEBASTIAN MATTA (1911-2002)
Lot 63

ROBERTO SEBASTIAN MATTA (1911-2002)

A prototype 'Margarita' chair, 1969

Fermé16 October 2019

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GBP 18,750

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ROBERTO SEBASTIAN MATTA (1911-2002)
A prototype 'Margarita' chair, 1969
painted steel, original linen-upholstered cushion
one of three prototypes for the 1971 edition of 8 examples produced by Dino Gavina for the 'Ultramobile' series
58 ¼ x 35 ½ in. (148 x 90 cm.)

Matta family collection;
Acquired from the above by the present owner.

Note du spécialiste


This lot is sold together with a certificate of authenticity from the Roberto Matta Archive.

Surrealist artist Sergio Matta developed the Margarita chair using a discarded oil barrel in 1969, whilst the artist was residing in Tarquinia (illustrated). Three prototypes were then executed, respectively white, red and black painted, all handmade and unique. The model was subsequently editioned by Dino Gavina in eight, cast bronze examples in 1971 (illustrated).