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Apeiron

Apeiron: A unique, costum-made book box in the shape of a womans abdomen and pubic hair. Made of white leather, artificial red fur, a gilt piece of jewellery set with imitation stones, and edges of black snake skin. Lined with black leather. With signs of wear due to age and use. Measures app. H. 31 x W. 21.5 x D. 5.4 cm. Housed in box: Emmanuel Bove: Mes Amis. Paris 1927. Illustr. with orig. etchings by Dignimont. Orig. wrapper. With wear due to age and use. Worn spine. Housed in paper folder and slipcase.

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

10,000–15,000 DKK

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Price realised

7,000 DKK  

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When Bidder Bid
7,000 DKK