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Marc Newson
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Marc Newson
- Set of Four 'Komed' Ceiling or Wall Lights, for the Osman Restaurant, KOMED Media Park, Cologne, Germany
- coated fibreglass
Literature
Alice Rawsthorn and Marc Newson, Marc Newson, London, 1999, pp. 134-135, 141, 215
Conway Lloyd Morgan, Marc Newson, London, 2003, p. 137
Conway Lloyd Morgan, Marc Newson, London, 2003, p. 137
Condition
Overall very good condition. The bodies have had minor restoration to a few chips and cracks to two lights, and all have been sensitively and professionally repainted to match the original finish. Sotheby's does not guarantee electrical components and recommends having all wiring inspected by a qualified 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."
"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
Marc Newson is an Australian industrial designer best known for designs involving areas as varied as aircraft, surfing, car design, pen and watch making and even hunting gun design amongst others. Often referred to as one of the greatest designers of the digital age, it is difficult to find something that he hasn’t tried to reinterpret. Alongside the work produced for major furniture and interior brands, his designs bear witness to carefully considered user-friendliness and a recognisable biomorphic and futuristic style that has promoted his work’s visual identity since the 1980s.
This set of 4 Komed Lights comes in grey enamelled fibreglass and aluminium and are potentially also compatible with ceilings. By arranging an offset from the wall of the coated fibreglass discs, Marc Newson suspends these two circles in space. This allows them to be crisply drawn out against the contrast of the smooth beam of light that spills against the supporting wall, bringing forth a futuristic touch to a lighting device.