2250/​6028

Mogens Ballin (b. København 1871, d. Hellerup 1914)

Apeiron

Apeiron: Unique, costum-made book box with a lid of light blue, white, black, and metallic leather, and light brown reptile skin. Lined with black and beige leather. With signs of wear due to age and use. Measures app. H. 26 x W. 18.5 x D. 3.2 cm. Housed in box: Peter Schindler: Mogens Francesco Ballin. Cph: Pauluskredsens Forlag 1971. Bound in orig. paper binding by Per Kirkeby (gouache, mounted cut out-cardboard and string) with orig. wrapper. Signs of wear due to age and use.

Apeiron was founded by the German couple Cornelia and Florian Lamprecht. They based their work on a fusion between art, architecture and fashion in the 1980's. Today, the brand is run by their daughter, Flavia Lamprecht.

Provenance: The collection of Birte Inge Christensen & John Hunov, Copenhagen.

Auction

Hunov's book collection, 15 December 2022

Category
Estimate

8,000–10,000 DKK

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Price realised

4,000 DKK  

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4,000 DKK