William Kentridge
A Boxed Set of Six Espresso Cups and Six Saucers, twelve
About the SessionThe Patricia Fine Art Collection, curated by the former Mayor of Cape Town, stands as a testament to a lifetime of discerning patronage and civic devotion. Patricia Fine (née Sulcas Kreiner), who famously welcomed Nelson Mandela to the City Hall balcony in 1994, assembled a collection that mirrors the vibrant, transformative spirit of South Africa’s transition. Featuring significant works by modern and contemporary South African artists, the collection highlights Fine’s deep connection to the Cape’s cultural landscape and her role as an arts benefactor.
About this Item
each cup signed and dated, each saucer signed, dated and numbered with a unique serial number
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.
The Patricia Fine Art Collection, curated by the former Mayor of Cape Town, stands as a testament to a lifetime of discerning patronage and civic devotion. Patricia Fine (née Sulcas Kreiner), who famously welcomed Nelson Mandela to the City Hall balcony in 1994, assembled a collection that mirrors the vibrant, transformative spirit of South Africa’s transition. Featuring significant works by modern and contemporary South African artists, the collection highlights Fine’s deep connection to the Cape’s cultural landscape and her role as an arts benefactor.
Provenance
The Patricia Fine Art Collection.
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