Lot 20
  • 20

Tokujin Yoshioka

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • 'Honey Pop' chair
  • signed in marker '28 May 2006 Tokujin Y 134/300 A'
  • paper
  • 81cm.;
  • 2ft 8in.
glassine paper

Literature

Gareth Williams, The Furniture Machine, Furniture Since 1990, London, 2006, p. 106

Condition

A striking piece of good overall appearance. Colour is more cream and less white than the illustration suggests. Creasing in places consistent with both manufacture and use. Honeycomb to seat area flattened through use. Ready for display.
"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

An example of the Honey Pop chair is in the permanent collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.