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Berd Vay’e
Sign Of The Times A unique precious lucite sculpture composed with movement parts, Made in 2021
Auction Closed
June 10, 06:06 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Sign Of The Times
A unique precious lucite sculpture composed with movement parts, Made in 2021
Case: lucite, suspended movement parts, 2,000 - 2,500 total pieces
Case number: no. 1
Size: platform 30.5 cm diameter, Skull height 30.5 cm
Weight: approximate total weight 30 lbs
Accessories: Berd Vay’e fitted presentation box, Certificate of Authenticity, care instruction, booklet, and a set of gloves
Berd Vay’e is a young company rooted in decades of experience celebrating haute jewelry and horology. The brainchild of two incredible artisans, these specialists have painstakingly sourced countless vintage watches, and components preserving these moments of history in precious Lucite.
The present lot is a piece unique made especially for auction at Sotheby's. A reoccurring theme for this young firm, the skull represents memento mori, a reminder that time is precious and fleeting. Suspended flawlessly in lucite, Sign Of The Times uses individual watch components to create symbols in today's popular culture, from the hashtag to the bitcoin logo.
Each limited edition masterpiece is offered with a polished mahogany case lined in satin. Each piece, dressed with a .925 silver plaque is offered with a Certificate of Authenticity, presentation gloves, and instructions for care.