Emisfera Teapot
Designer
Gabriele De Vecchi(Italian, born 1938)Italian, born 1938
Maker
Argenteria De Vecchi(Italian, established 1935)Italian, established 1935
CultureItalian
Titles
- Emisfera Teapot
- from the Speriment series
Datedesigned 1985, made 2006
PlaceMilan, Italy
MediumSterling silver and wood
Dimensions6 3/4 × 8 1/2 × 7 in. (17.1 × 21.6 × 17.8 cm)
Credit LineMargo Grant Walsh Twentieth Century Silver and Metalwork Collection, gift of Margo Grant Walsh
Object number2014.28
Non exposé
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignSpecial Collections
Object Type
Exhibition History“Designed by Architects: Metalwork from the Margo Grant Walsh Collection,” The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, March 15–August 3, 2008; Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, University of Oregon, Eugene, September 12, 2008–January 25, 2009.
Published References Czernis-Ryl, Eva. Contemporary Silver: Made in Italy. Sydney: Powerhouse Publishing, 2004. Colonetti, A., ed. Gabriele De Vecchi. Milan: Edizioni L”Archivolto, 1995. Giacobone, T.F., ed. La Lingua degli specchi: L’atelier De Vecchi 50 anni di storia nell’argento. Milan: Electra, 1997. ________________. Italian Silverware of the 20th Century: From Decorative Arts to Design. Milan: Electra, 1993. Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved into the bottom: Emisfera / Gabriele De Vecchi 1985 / Limited Edition / Made in Italy / 2006 1/19 / 925 / DEVECCHI / smaller markings below illegible
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Aldo Rossi
Designed 1979–83, made 1985
Sterling silver, glass, brass, enamel, fabric, and quartz
2008.4.1-.6
