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Blackened Bronze & Blue/Black Lacquered "Behepoda" Art Piece Cocktail Table

$9,000
$20,00055% Off
£6,856.62
£15,236.9455% Off
€7,905.96
€17,568.8155% Off
CA$12,595.32
CA$27,989.6055% Off
A$14,073.17
A$31,273.7155% Off
CHF 7,361.83
CHF 16,359.6255% Off
MX$172,582.16
MX$383,515.9255% Off
NOK 94,070.19
NOK 209,044.8655% Off
SEK 89,203.46
SEK 198,229.9055% Off
DKK 59,006.44
DKK 131,125.4355% Off
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About the Item

The table was in part influenced by Armand Albert Rateau and Eileen Gray. Their influence is evident in this complex piece of many art processes. Sketched while listening to Bjork’s song “Bachelorette”, (which has absolutely nothing to do with the show or dating), the table is dark and pays homage to the cephalopods of the deep and the corals near the surface, while octopus’ suckers or coral polyps break the surface. Comprised of custom cast and blacken bronze of great weight supporting an ultra-thin and hollow surface of a moonlit blue black reflective sea. The processes required to fabricate this piece hark back to the 1930’s and 40’s. The authentic high polish lacquered surface was executed by a Japanese artisan and took over a year. It is one of a kind and I have denied requests for producing it again. It is a delicate furniture specimen and an example of bygone artistry and refinement. The table should be seen in person.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 34.5 in (87.63 cm)Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Lacquer,Wood,Carved,Cast,Japanned,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1995-1997
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Surface has 2 minor flaws which have been repaired nearly unperceivable by Miquel Saco. Table must be lifted by 2 people with hands under coral clusters and never dragged. Top is thin, hollow & delicate. Shipped disassembled. Art handlers required.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6160227409312

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