Property of a Johannesburg Book Designer

Online-Only Auction, 1 - 8 March 2021

Property of a Johannesburg Book Designer

Sold for

ZAR 23 450
Lot 197
  • William Kentridge; Illy Cappuccino Cups and Saucers, six
  • William Kentridge; Illy Cappuccino Cups and Saucers, six
  • William Kentridge; Illy Cappuccino Cups and Saucers, six
  • William Kentridge; Illy Cappuccino Cups and Saucers, six
  • William Kentridge; Illy Cappuccino Cups and Saucers, six
  • William Kentridge; Illy Cappuccino Cups and Saucers, six


Lot Estimate
ZAR 20 000 - 30 000USD 1 075 - 1 613
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 23 450

About this Item

South African 1955-
Illy Cappuccino Cups and Saucers, six

each cup signed and dated, each saucer signed, dated and numbered with a unique serial number

ceramic cups with silver mirrored glaze; ceramic saucers with transfer illustration
cup with saucer: height 10cm, diameter 14,5cm

Notes

This limited edition set was produced as part of the Illy Art Collection for Illy's 75th anniversary, with information booklet, in original presentation box. The anamorphic drawings by William Kentridge on the saucers are reflected in the mirrored cups, becoming moving images as one drinks one's coffee.

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