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Shiro Kuramata
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- A rare 'Side one' chest of drawers
- 170cm. high by 45cm. wide by 50cm. deep;
- 5ft 7in., 1ft 5¾in., 1ft 7¾in.
manufactured by Cappellini, cherrywood, with eighteen drawers above four casters
Literature
Shiro Kuramata, exhibition catalogue, Hara Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo, 1996, p. 45
Condition
A stylish chest of drawers of good condition. Piece appears to be unused. Piece is of a richer, less yellow, tone than the illustration suggests. Tiny chip to top right corner, just visible in the catalogue illustration. Small 5cm minor scratch to top of right side (facing). Well manufactured with beautiful alternating of lighter and darker panels to the side. This rare non production is ready for use and display.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The 'Side One' was first executed by Fujiko, Tokyo, for a short period before being produced by Cappellini in 1986. Cappellini have confirmed that this example is one of only three trial pieces produced in cherrywood before their production began. Kuramata then decided to proceed with production in black and white.