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SHIRO KURAMATA | 'Furniture in Irregular Forms Side 1' and 'Furniture in Irregular Forms Side 2' Chests of Drawers

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • SHIRO KURAMATA
  • 'Furniture in Irregular Forms Side 1' and 'Furniture in Irregular Forms Side 2' Chests of Drawers
  • stained ash, lacquered ash, steel, on steel castors
  • side 1: 171.5 x 61 x 50 cm (67  1/2  x 24 x 19  3/4  in.) side 2: 171.5 x 45 x 59.5 cm (67  1/2  x 17  3/4  x 23  1/2  in.)
  • designed 1970, produced 1995

Provenance

Private collection, Norway

Literature

Makoto Uyeda, ed., Shiro Kuramata: 1934-1991, exh. cat., Hara Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo, 1996, pp. 22, 45, no. 5, p. 130, no. 1
Deyan Sudjic, Shiro Kuramata: Catalogue of Works, London, 2013, p. 255, cat. no. 059, p. 256, cat. no. 060
Deyan Sudjic, Shiro Kuramata: Essays and Writings, London, 2013, p. 154

Condition

Overall in good condition. The proper left central section of 'Side 2' with a few minor nicks which have been professionally and sensitively restored. The lower proper right side of 'Side 1' with two areas measuring appxorimately 2 cm in diameter each, and one further nick to the centre of the same panel, which have been professionally and sensitively restored. Two of the black and chrome castors have been damaged and the entire set of 8 castors will be replaced with a version with grey wheels and grey side panels provided directly from Cappellini. Please contact the department for further images and details.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

Two signed certificates of authenticity from Cappellini International Interiors are provided with this lot.