The Collection of John R. Eckel, Jr. 
28 June 2011
The Collection of John R. Eckel, Jr. 
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Shiro Kuramata

How High the Moon

Vitra
Japan / Switzerland, 1987 / 2000
epoxy coated nickel-plated steel 28¼ h × 37 w × 32½ d in (72 × 94 × 83 cm)
estimate: $3,000–5,000
result: $4,688
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This example is one of six chairs produced in 2000 featuring a thicker applied resin with a yellow-gold color. Sold with letter of provenance from Vitra. Signed with decal manufacturer's label to underside: [Vitra].
provenance: Private collection | Wright, Important Design, 18 May 2008, lot 208
literature: Shiro Kuramata 1934-1991, Hara et al., ppg. 21, 56-57, 59, 177, 181

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