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THE EXHIBITION AT SOTHEBY’S
The Willer Gallery, from 10-30 September, at Sotheby’s Bond Street London Showroom – their space dedicated to showcasing the finest assortment of art, design and luxury items, all available for immediate purchase.
On show, from Willer’s stable of leading international artists, a collection of rarely seen bronze sculptures from the 1960s by Lynn Chadwick, one of the most distinctive sculptors of the 20th century; the architectural bronze candlesticks and candelabras by the same artist; an extensive collection of the exquisite ‘Intarsio’ works in glass by the renowned Venetian artist Massimo Micheluzzi; exciting new creations from Claudy Jongstra, who works with wool as a contemporary artistic medium; and a carefully curated selection of furniture and lighting from a few of the Willer gallery’s highly regarded designers and makers – Ty Best for Caste, Philip Michael Wolfson, and Paul Mathieu – each a master of a distinctive style.
Featuring a selection of exceptional items, hand-picked by a Sotheby’s specialist in collaboration with Rebecca Willer, the show will offer clients an opportunity to encounter and purchase exciting works by leading designers, artists, craftsmen and makers.
THE WORKS
Lynn Chadwick Sculptures
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Sculpture 507 Pyramids XI
Sculpture 426 Precursor I
Sculpture 427 Precursor II
Sculpture 446 Tower of Babel VIII
Lynn Chadwick Candle Holders
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Candelabra C145
Candelabra C146
Candelabra C147
Candelabra C148
Massimo Micheluzzi
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Intarsio 27
Intarsio 28
Intarsio 29
Intarsio 30
Claudy Jongstra
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Throw, Blue
Throw, Purple
Throw, Teal
Throw, Embroidered Range, Celadon/Grey
FURNITURE, LIGHTING & CENTREPIECES
Caste Design
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Nyack Side Chair
Nyack Arm Chair
Saco Floor Lamp
Flint Floor Lamp
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Square Centrepiece
Rectangular Centrepiece
Rectangular Centrepiece
THE ARTISTS
LYNN CHADWICK
Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) is one of the pre-eminent British sculptors of the 20th Century.
During a career spanning over 50 years until his death in 2003 he secured an international reputation underpinned by major prizes, important commissions, and a lifetime of private and public exhibitions, culminating with a major retrospective at Tate Britain in late 2003.
Represented in the world’s leading public and private collections, increasing recognition of his major contribution to British sculpture ensures that his reputation continues to grow.
Photo: Warren Forma, 1964
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MASSIMO MICHELUZZI
A leading artist in the world of contemporary glass, Massimo Micheluzzi creates unique pieces in a variety of techniques in his native Venice. Renowned for his exceptional colour sensibility, he creates highly coveted works characterised by a beautifully refined modern aesthetic. His pieces are held in many museum collections.
Exclusively represented by Willer in the UK, a selection of pieces is always on display in the gallery. Micheluzzi has also collaborated with Willer to create a table lamp which he produces in Murano.
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CLAUDY JONGSTRA
Award winning textile artist Claudy Jongstra established her own design studio in Holland after graduating from the Academy of Art in Utrecht. Since 1994, over the course of a distinguished career, she has explored the ancient art of felt making, developing entirely new approaches to the material and to it’s applications within interiors, and as part of the architectural fabric of a wide range of important projects.
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CASTE BY TY BEST
Under the name Caste, Ty Best has developed a collection of furniture, lighting and objects that reflect his years as both a visual artist, sculptor, and leading fashion stylist. After studying and pursuing careers in both California and New York, Ty returned to his native Montana where he continues to work, alongside a team of skilled local artisans, to realise his unique design language in a palette of organic materials including a wide range of woods, marble, bronze, and steel. In all his pieces, the forms and materials, restraint, and craftsmanship are at once apparent, the growing collection having received critical acclaim since the outset in 2007.
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PHILIP MICHAEL WOLFSON
After studying architecture at Cornell University, Philip Michael Wolfson moved to London and continued his education at the Architectural Association, where he was discovered by Zaha Hadid. After completing his studies he spent the next ten years as Hadid’s head of design. In 1991 Wolfson established his own studio and has worked since then throughout Europe and the USA on residential interiors, functional art pieces, and furniture, using both traditional and ground breaking new materials to create the distinctive elegance that characterises his unique approach. His award winning work has been shown at leading international art and design exhibitions, galleries, and public venues, and is represented in numerous important international collections.
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PAUL MATHIEU
Educated at prestigious art and design establishments in his native France and England, Paul Mathieu is the recipient of many awards and has established an important international reputation for his elegant furniture collections and interior design projects. The Aria collection of hand-cast, signed bronze furniture and lighting, inspired by a commission to design liturgical furniture for an 18th century church in Aix-en-Provence, continues to grow as further sculptural pieces are added. Bespoke commissions are increasingly central to the development of his designs, many of which are already considered design classics.
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From the film “5 British Sculptors Work and Talk”, by Warren Forma.
With thanks to Ananur Forma, available from www.formaartfilms.com
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