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Shiro Kuramata
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Four 'Sing Sing Sing' Chairs, designed 1985
- each stamped XO
- painted steel, chromed steel
- 89 H x 52 W x 58 D cm. (35 x 20 1/2 x 22 7/8 in.)
produced by XO
lacquered and nickelled steel
lacquered and nickelled steel
Provenance
XO, France
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Makoto Uyeda, ed., Shiro Kuramata: 1934-1991, exh. cat., Tokyo, 1996, pp. 20-21. p. 50, no. 9, pp. 58, 175, no. 7
Charlotte & Peter Fiell, eds, 1000 Chairs, Cologne, 2000, p. 574
Shiro Kuramata and Ettore Sottsass, exh. cat., Tokyo, 2011, p. 68 for a drawing, pp. 54, 210
Deyan Sudjic, Shiro Kuramata: Essays and Writings, London, 2013, p. 140 for a technical drawing
Deyan Sudjic, Shiro Kuramata: Catalogue of Works, London, 2013, p. 335, no. 415
Charlotte & Peter Fiell, eds, 1000 Chairs, Cologne, 2000, p. 574
Shiro Kuramata and Ettore Sottsass, exh. cat., Tokyo, 2011, p. 68 for a drawing, pp. 54, 210
Deyan Sudjic, Shiro Kuramata: Essays and Writings, London, 2013, p. 140 for a technical drawing
Deyan Sudjic, Shiro Kuramata: Catalogue of Works, London, 2013, p. 335, no. 415
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age and use. Very minor wear to the paint on the mounting bolts.
"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
One of three versions produced, all of which were exhibited in a solo exhibition Small at Cassina, Tokyo, 1985.