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Ross Lovegrove
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ross Lovegrove
- 'Liquid Carbon' Bench
- artist's proof from an edition of 10 + 2 AP
- carbon fibre, milled urethane
Provenance
Patrick Brillet Fine Art Limited, London
Literature
Marie-Ange Brayer, Ross Lovegrove, Convergence, exh. cat., Paris, 2017, p. 67
Condition
Overall very good condition. Minor surface scratches to the lower parts of the piece throughout.
"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 London based designer graduated from the Royal College of Art in 1986. Working on many high-profile industrial and technology designs of the late 1980s, his work reveals a passion for weaving together technology, nature and design. His organic shapes and engaged biomimicry have led him to explore and lead many environmentally sustainable design prototypes, urban ecology scenarios and industrial products, ranging from solar street furniture and cars to furniture, lighting and water bottles. Instantly recognisable in his work is the symbiosis between sourcing nature`s designs and pushing material boundaries.
An ultimate fusion between material technical resistance and organic aesthetics, the Liquid Carbon bench is coated in carbon fibre and is immediately distinguishable as part of the studio`s aesthetic design heritage. Stretching the materials in an elastic form, both visually and literally, the sculptural quality of the design also retains the pristine finish of digit෴al prototyping technologies.