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Michael Young b. 1966
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 'Smarty'
- foam
- 34.3 by 71.8 cm. diameter
- 13 1/2 by 28 1/4 in.
handmade by Michael Young
foam
foam
Provenance
Collection of the Artist
Phillips, de Pury & Luxembourg, New York, 12 December 2001, lot 231
Literature
Alexander Payne, ed., We Like This! Michael Young, London, 1999, p. 14
Luxo, Pop, Cool, exh. cat., Museu do Design, Lisbon, 1999, fig. 276
Luxo, Pop, Cool, exh. cat., Museu do Design, Lisbon, 1999, fig. 276
Condition
Overall in fair condition. The Smarty shows considerable wear to the surface of the foam, crazing and discolourations which are all results of the ageing process of the material. There are numerous indented areas to the surface, only two of which have broken the surface of the foam. One loss to the widest point measuring 2 x 1 inch which exposes the yellow coloured foam interior. Surface dirt and discolorations concentrated to the side and lower portion. Underside with a single hole, which is the result of the production process. This piece is very fragile and should be handled with care.
"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 current lot is a prototype for the "Smarty" series which was later produced by Cappellini in 1998.
"I do like shapes....I had really just started learning about shapes. The way the smarty was born was through my getting a huge block of foam...I put this massive metal bolt through the centre of it and attached it to the end of the lathe – the whole machine would be shaking up and down – then I cut into the foam with this really dangerous blade. Ofcourse, I didn't know what was going on exactly...but it turned out to be one of the greatest accidents of my left. I remember Tom (Dixon) saying: You've out minimalized Jasper Morrison"
Michael Young