$175
England, 20th Century. Nigel Coates (British, b. 1949-) pair of polished aluminum metal profile form candleholders, vertically abstract and mounted onto a circular base. Stamped underside "Nigel Coates, Made in England". Height 23.6', width 6.4" and height 16", width 6.4". Note: Nigel Coates was born in 1949 and trained at University of Nottingham and the Architectural Association. Coates has been noted as one of Britain’s consistently original thinkers in architecture, interior and product design. He also has worked in teaching and design practice. Throughout his career, he has pursued experimental work that has been shown in an art and design context, including such exhibits as ArkAlbion shown at the Architectural Association in 1984, Ecstacity at the same venue, Mixtacity at Tate Modern in 2007, and Hypnerotosphere at the 11th Venice Architecture Biennale in 2008. He is also a prolific designer of lighting and furniture, with links to Alessi, AVMazzega, Ceramica Bardelli, Frag, Fratelli Boffi, Poltronova, Slamp and Varaschin. He is represented by Priveekollektie Gallery, Holland. Examples of his work are held in collections around the world including the Victoria & Albert Museum, Cooper Hewitt and FRAC. Having lead the Department of Architecture at the Royal College of Art from 1995-2011, he is now an RCA Professor Emeritus.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2014-11-15
