Sold for:
$563

Ettore Sottsass

Valentine typewriter
Olivetti Italy, 1969 plastic, enameled metal, rubber 13 w x 13½ d x 4 h in (33 x 34 x 10 cm)
result: $563



estimate: $500–700



Signed with molded manufacturer's mark to case: [Olivetti Made in Olivetti Plant Barcelona Spain].

literature: Ettore Sottsass , Burney, pg. 116 Italy: The New Domestic Landscape , Ambasz, pg. 75


condition: Assorted wear to case and machine from normal use. One rubber strap has torn. Good vintage condition


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Date:
2016-08-12

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