MARC NEWSON | "Urchin" Ashtray

Alice Rawsthorn, Marc Newson, London, 1999, pp. 108 and 214 (for a related model)
Conway Lloyd Morgan, Marc Newson, London, 2003, pp. 78, 83, 130 and 180
Delphine and Reed Krakoff, Houses That We Dreamt Of: The Interiors of Delphine and Reed Krakoff, New York, 2017, p. 95 (for the present lot illustrated)

Overall in very good condition. The glass with some air bubbles and particulate inclusions and surface irregularities inherent to the production, and with some minor scuffs and scratches throughout, mostly concentrated to the outer edge of the base, consistent with age and gentle use. The outer edge of the ashtray with two surface irregularities inherent to the production that fade into the design, each measuring approximately 7 inches. The inner rim of the base with a minor fleck. An attractive and eye-catching tabletop piece from Marc Newson.
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.