Future Systems

These fabulous champagne buckets where removed from The Ivy and therefore show typical signs of wear from regular use in one of London's busiest restaurants, including old marks and scratches, particularly to the upper section where they have come into contact with other objects. Sotheby's recommend gallery inspection.
"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."

Future Systems (1979-2009) was an innovative London based architecture and design practice founded by the world renowned Czech architect Jan Kaplický (1937-2009) and David Nixon in 1979. Notable commissions include the iconic Media Centre at Lord’s Cricket Ground (1999), which won the Stirling Prize that year, and the otherworldly Selfridges Building in Birmingham (2003).

Shaped like an oversized champagne glass, the form of these buckets was determined by the optimum angle of the bottles lying in ice.