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Silvestre Zamboni was born in the Domodossola region of Northern Italy. He emigrated to Argentina in 1856 and in 1860 opened a blacksmithing firm with his three sons. Zamboni e Hijos began constructing machinery and engines before expanding their production to include ornamental ironwork including gates. One of their most notable commissions is the set of gates at the main entrance of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange (Bolsa de Comercio de Buenos Aires) in Buenos Aires, completed in 1916 under the direction of Norwegian-Argentine architect Alejandro Christophersen.
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Overall in sound, decorative condition and ready to place. With typical rubbing, oxidation overall, and rusting to the interior of the basin. With some lifting and flaking to the black painted decoration revealing base metal. With some losses to the edges due to erosion. Each drilled for drainage. The circular bases with oxidation and a buildup of surface dirt.
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Lot 382Sale 21804
20TH CENTURYA SET OF FOUR CAST IRON JARDINIERESEstimate: USD 6,000 - 8,000
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