Property from an Important American Collection
108
Marc Newson
"Black Hole" mirror
- Estimate
- $25,000 - 35,000
$35,000
Lot Details
Mirror-polished stainless steel.
2003
31 1/2 in. (80 cm) diameter, 4 in. (10.2 cm) deep
Produced by Galerie kreo, Paris. Number 3 from the edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs, 2 prototypes, and 1 polished aluminum model. Underside with metal label printed No 3 / 8 2003 and with artist's facsimile signature. Together with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
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Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The present model mirror will be included as number MN-13BHM-2003 in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of Marc Newson's editioned works produced by Galerie Kreo, Paris.
Much of Marc Newson’s work has been informed by his fascination with absence and presence: “Both my sculptural work and the production furniture have always had as much to do with what is not there as what is there—the voids, the interior spaces, the things that you don’t see.” While the "Black Hole" mirror is seamlessly constructed out of polished stainless steel, reflected light hitting the depression at the center of the piece creates the illusion of very deep space.
Much of Marc Newson’s work has been informed by his fascination with absence and presence: “Both my sculptural work and the production furniture have always had as much to do with what is not there as what is there—the voids, the interior spaces, the things that you don’t see.” While the "Black Hole" mirror is seamlessly constructed out of polished stainless steel, reflected light hitting the depression at the center of the piece creates the illusion of very deep space.
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