Book of the Divine Consolation (from the Book of Iterations series)
Item date(s): 2018
Pippa Skotnes
Pages: unpaged Size: 181 x 196 x 57cm
Place publication: Cape Town Publisher: Artists Book
Additional notes: Fully articulated horse skeleton, ink, gold leaf, sterling silver and vellum on a wooden frame and base.
Further to this, please note that the artist has polished the silver hooves and knee-caps, which require polishing from time to time as they naturally oxidise. A joint in one of the fore legs that dislodged during movement was repaired. The artist has indicated that she would avail herself for any re-installation, should you require that.
LOT: 42 Aspire Auction, October 2018
Pippa Skotnes
b.1957 South Africa
Exhibition notes: Samplings: South African Artists' Books