Stuart Haygarth

Overall very good condition. Minor scattered scuff marks and scratches throughout the surface consistent with age and use. Very minor dents to the base, longest approximately 0.5 cm long. A minor scratch to the base, approximately 3 cm long. Sotheby's does not guarantee electrical components and recommends having the wiring inspected by a licensed electrician.
"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."

Elevating the commonplace or discarded object is a central tenet of Haygarth’s work. His exquisite designs and installations have employed the flotsam and jetsam of everyday life – from man-made debris washed up on the seashore to thousands of salvaged prescription spectacles. Creating order and symmetry out of randomness and waste, his work is as much about the process of collecting and collating materials as the elevation of these materials to objects of value or beauty. Light plays a critical part within many of Haygarth’s designs: ‘I’ve always been interested in lights and how light reacts to objects, goes through materials and atmospheres that can be created from lighting.’