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Lot: 516
Michael Speaker. Rhinoceros desk. 1979.

"Rhinoceros desk". "Rhino Desk". Extraordinary desk in the shape of a rhinoceros made of wood and covered with acacia koa wood tiles as a mosaic. Very realistic.



On the left side, we find a compartment at head height and, on the side, six drawers and an elegant desk with a hinged lid compartmentalized inside with seven drawers.

On the right side, in the back, a compartment that simulates a bag inside.

All the interiors are elegantly finished in cream-colored leather and suede with quilted upholstery.

On the back of the rhinoceros, a bird made of carved wood with metal legs finishes off.



Exhibitions: NEW HANDMADE FURNITURE, American Craft Museum. New York, 1979.

Provenance: private collection, Madrid. Purchased by owner direct from artist in June 1979. 120 x 200 x 60cm

Author
SPEAKER, MICHAEL (1946)
Title
Rhinoceros desk
Object
Wooden rhino desk
Material
Wood
Country
U
Measures
120 x 200 x 60cm

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Categories
DECORATIVE ARTS
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Camino de las Hormigueras, 160 28031 Madrid
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Auction date
Finalized

Starting price

15.000 €

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