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Fernando and Humberto Campana
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Fernando and Humberto Campana
- 'Sushi III' Chair
- number 2 from an edition of 35 + 5 AP
- wool, rubber, fabric, EVA, enamelled steel
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Literature
Fernando and Humberto Campana, Campana Brothers: The Complete Works (So Far), New York, 2010, pp. 167, 266
Condition
This work is in overall very good condition. There are some light scratches in the back left leg of the chair. There is evidence of light smudges and dust throughout the work, consistent with the medium and age of the work.
"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 Campana brothers Humberto and Fernando embed a variety of rough, poor and more exclusive materials into their designs whilst referencing and also reinterpreting their Brazilian roots. In an interplay of strong textures, colours and often bold compositions, their creative world produces cultural collisions of South American folklore, baroque, kitsch or even minimalism.
This multi-coloured rolled fabric seat suggestive of a sushi tray is framed on a steel structure. Forming an exercise on material re-use in the making of upholstery, the chair bears a witty and colourful character that re-interprets the concept of seating oneself in relation to our pre-conceived ideas of comfort.