Joana Vasconcelos

Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner

“Please note that this lot will be available for viewing by prospective buyers prior to the sale at the artist’s studio in Portugal by appointment with Sotheby’s, as the central knitted 'cushion' is having a small amount of its filling removed by the artist to allow for the work to be sat in comfortably. The images of the lot are available on Sotheby’s website, sothebys.com. If the lot is sold, it will be available for collection from Sotheby’s premises in London from 31st October 2017. Payment of the purchase price for the lot will be due upon receipt of Sotheby’s invoice which will be issued after the lot has been delivered to Sotheby’s premises in London. Sotheby’s will not accept payment prior to such date. The buyer will be obliged to arrange collection of the purchased lot from London. Should you have any queries regarding the sale of this lot please contact Charlotte Lee, Sale Administrator (Charlotte.Lee@sothebys.com or +44 (0) 20 7293 6219).”
"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."

Born in Paris, Joana Vasconcelos lives and works in Portugal. Her art appropriates and reinterprets objects with a playful misleading process. Often dealing with themes such as national identity, her work also engages with issues that concern the status of women and class distinction in contemporary society, 

As a rewriting of Arne Jacobsen`s iconic Egg chair designed in 1958, the Eggnetic chair suggests a witty and colourful upholstery addition to the silhouette of this recognisable Scandinavian design.