ALESSI Shigeru Uchida (1943-2016) 'Dear Vera1' Model 06 Clock MCM RARE
ALESSI Shigeru Uchida (1943-2016) 'Dear Vera1' Model 06 Clock MCM RARE
SOLD $1,499.00 Sold: May 6, 2024 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
This sale is for a truly STUNNING and VERY RARE opportunity to purchase an Alessi Dear Vera 2 Clock.Designed by Shigeru Uchida and sold for a very limited time by Alessi, from 1991, this clock is a remarkable and substantial piece. This particular example was purchased by us in Milan at that time it first went on sale.This is a superb clock carved out of a solid piece of anodized aluminium, which makes it an exceptionally substantial piece. The clock does have some signs of wear but they are only really visible with an upclose examination. Aside from that, it iis absolutely stunning and it looks exactly as it did when purchasedThe clock will be sent exceptionally well packed and fully trackable and insured DESIGNER Uchida Shigeru MAKER Alessi, founded 1921 MEDIUM Anodized aluminum, quartz movement,Place Made: Crusinallo Di Omegna, Italy DATES designed 1991 DIMENSIONS 5 5/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 3/16 in. (13.5 x 4.9 x 3 cm) MARKINGS Front of clock face, below 12 o'clock, in black print : "ALESSI "; reverse of clock face center, impressed: "ALESSI / ITALY / SWISS QUARTZ / DESIGN / SHIGERU UCHIDA " DESCRIPTION Vertical Clock. a. Body: matte anodized aluminum, thick, tall, vertical rectangle, with squared upper section with centrally placed clock face; beneath clock face to base, three long, open, vertical cutouts. b. Timepiece: round, front: white face with black printed vertical line hour markings, thick, short hour hand and thinner, long minute hand at center, attached with small black metal pin, covered with conforming transparent cover and with outer matte silver colored metal flat band; reverse: polished silver colored metal with proper left small circular winding mechanism. c. Poker: missing. CAPTION Uchida Shigeru. Clock, 'Dear Vera 1', Model 06, designed 1991. Anodized aluminum, quartz 5 5/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 3/16 in. (13.5 x 4.9 x 3 cm). Questions? Please ask. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
This sale is for a truly STUNNING and VERY RARE opportunity to purchase an Alessi Dear Vera 2 Clock.Designed by Shigeru Uchida and sold for a very limited time by Alessi, from 1991, this clock is a remarkable and substantial piece. This particular example was purchased by us in Milan at that time it first went on sale.This is a superb clock carved out of a solid piece of anodized aluminium, which makes it an exceptionally substantial piece. The clock does have some signs of wear but they are only really visible with an upclose examination. Aside from that, it iis absolutely stunning and it looks exactly as it did when purchasedThe clock will be sent exceptionally well packed and fully trackable and insured DESIGNER Uchida Shigeru MAKER Alessi, founded 1921 MEDIUM Anodized aluminum, quartz movement,Place Made: Crusinallo Di Omegna, Italy DATES designed 1991 DIMENSIONS 5 5/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 3/16 in. (13.5 x 4.9 x 3 cm) MARKINGS Front of clock face, below 12 o'clock, in black print : "ALESSI "; reverse of clock face center, impressed: "ALESSI / ITALY / SWISS QUARTZ / DESIGN / SHIGERU UCHIDA " DESCRIPTION Vertical Clock. a. Body: matte anodized aluminum, thick, tall, vertical rectangle, with squared upper section with centrally placed clock face; beneath clock face to base, three long, open, vertical cutouts. b. Timepiece: round, front: white face with black printed vertical line hour markings, thick, short hour hand and thinner, long minute hand at center, attached with small black metal pin, covered with conforming transparent cover and with outer matte silver colored metal flat band; reverse: polished silver colored metal with proper left small circular winding mechanism. c. Poker: missing. CAPTION Uchida Shigeru. Clock, 'Dear Vera 1', Model 06, designed 1991. Anodized aluminum, quartz 5 5/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 3/16 in. (13.5 x 4.9 x 3 cm). Questions? Please ask. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.