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PIERRE CHARPIN | "Ignotus Nomen" Bench
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Pierre Charpin
- "Ignotus Nomen" Bench
- with plaque printed Banc « Ignotus Nomen », 2011/Nº1/8/P. Charpin/Edition Galerie kreo
- aluminum honeycomb, resin, Krion ®
- 47 1/4 x 83 5/8 x 19 1/8 in. (120 x 212.4 x 48.6 cm)
- 2011
number 1 from an edition of 8 plus 2 artist proofs and 2 prototypes
Provenance
Galerie kreo, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Lionel Bovier and Clement Dirie, Pierre Charpin, Zurich, 2014, pp. 75 and 156
Delphine and Reed Krakoff, Houses That We Dreamt Of: The Interiors of Delphine and Reed Krakoff, New York, 2017, p. 116
Delphine and Reed Krakoff, Houses That We Dreamt Of: The Interiors of Delphine and Reed Krakoff, New York, 2017, p. 116
Condition
Overall very good condition. The bench presents with minor abrasions down the edge of the left foot (back side). The lower edge of the left foot shows a 1-inch chip that is not visually distracting. Attached element: scratch (half an inch) near the screw holes from contact with edge of piece, not visible when installed. Minor scuffing only visible upon close inspection. Small loss of paint near the screwholes not visible when installed. A poetic and sculptural work by the contemporary designer Pierre Charpin.
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
This bench is part of a series Pierre Charpin created for Galerie kreo in 2011. The “Ignotus Nomen” collection includes eight pieces: bench, box, bookshelf, coffee table, console, desk, lamp, and vase. “Enigmatic, these forms — black or white — are at the same time rigid and sensual, and show off their uselessness quietly. Whether they are lying down or standing straight, they exist in front of us without revealing any information about their origins or provenance. They seem to be washed up, like objects on the shore due to the never ending flux of the sea. Smooth and polished, we can't see exactly what they are made of. They are pure forms, pure colors, before being materials. These forms attract our attention, poke our imagination. They put in perspective our relationship with objects, offering a more poetic and spiritual answer.” —Pierre Charpin, 2010