Fernando & Humberto Campana b.1961 & 1953, 'Sushi' Sofa

designed 2003 - produced 2005 - number 3 from an edition of 7 plus 2 artists' proofs and 3 prototype - executed by Estudio Campana, São Paulo  - felt, fabric, carpet, rubber and PVC, stainless steel - measurements 76.5 by 162.5 by 77 cmLot Sold 121,250 GBP

PROVENANCE: Greenwich Village, London

LITERATURE AND REFERENCES; Zest for Life - Fernando and Humberto Campana, exhibition catalogue, Design Museum, London, 2004, pl. 22

NOTE: This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, signed by the artists, confirming the piece was made in November 2005 under serial number 03/2005.

`In the favelas of Brazil, they make mats and bedspreads of all sorts simply by overlapping pieces of fabric. We began with this and we thought of sushi. Textiles of different types all rolled together.'

Sotheby's. Contemporary Design. 18 Oct 08. London - www.sothebys.com - photo courtesy Sotheby's.