Shiro Kuramata
"Clock with Five Hands", 1986
Body and hands: aluminium, dried sardine, fabric butterfly, hand-made ladybird, clock mechanisms (x5), melamine board, card box
33 x 33 x 4.2 cm
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The extremely rare and exquisite clock designed by Shiro Kuramata and produced by the Kuramata Design Office in 1986. The two central arms indicate the hour and minute and the...
The extremely rare and exquisite clock designed by Shiro Kuramata and produced by the Kuramata Design Office in 1986.
The two central arms indicate the hour and minute and the surrounding elements rotate, in second movements.
In pristine condition and perfect working order (5 battery-operated clock mechanisms, each powered by a AA battery), in original box (as published), with printed studio label, verso.
The two central arms indicate the hour and minute and the surrounding elements rotate, in second movements.
In pristine condition and perfect working order (5 battery-operated clock mechanisms, each powered by a AA battery), in original box (as published), with printed studio label, verso.
Provenance
The Artist | Private collection (London) | Artificial Gallery (London)