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