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Tokujin Yoshioka
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 'Pane' Chair, 2006
- polyester elastomer
- 78 H x 84 W x 78.5 D cm. (30 3/4 x 33 1/8 x 30 7/8 in.)
polyester elastomer
Literature
Stefano Casciani, 'Thanks to the National Geographic. Tokujin Yoshioka: Pane chair', Domus, no. 891, April 2006, pp. 115-117
Charlotte & Peter Fiell, Design Now!, Cologne, 2007, pp. 544-545
Charlotte & Peter Fiell, Design Now!, Cologne, 2007, pp. 544-545
Condition
Overall in excellent condition. The polyester elastomer with a few very minor loose fibers at the front arm left proper, consistent with the material.
"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
The name of the 'Pane' Chair evokes the similarities between the development of a design project and a bakery. Inspired by a National Geographic article on fibre and textile, Tokujin Yoshioka's 'Pane' chair explores the possibilities of fibrous structures, 'heavy but not solid, airy but not hard'. For the artist, 'this is how strength should be in the future.'