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Hugo França
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Hugo França
- "Taja" Settee
- pequi wood
Literature
Hugo França: The Story of the Tree, New York, 2008, pp. 18 (for a similar model)
Condition
Overall excellent original condition. Please note the measurements of this lot as it is monumental in size and weight. The bench is crafted of a single piece of wood, with natural fissures and separations inherent in the pequi wood. Some very minor surface scratches.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Working with salvaged fallen trunks from the south Bahia rainforest in eastern Brazil, Hugo França harnesses the natural power and presence of colossal pequi trees and translates it into superbly sculpted forms. Motivated by what he calls "minimum intervention," França's designs expand upon the indigenous practices of the Pataxó Indians of the region, with whom he studied woodworking for over ten years.