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112 - Janis Straupe (born 1962)
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Estimate €40,000 - €60,000
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Description
Janis Straupe (born 1962) Sculptural wardrobe or study cabinet known as ‘The Beetle’ One-off piece Solid alder and brass The artist’s monogram engraved on the inside and signed and dated on a label inside. Designed in 1982 H 220×W 180×D 80cm Note: The artist specifically describes ‘The Beetle’ as the metamorphosis of a cabinet into a giant insect, featuring various functions and hiding places. The front of the piece features a carved beetle, inspired by a forest beetle, the dung beetle (Geotrupes stercorosus). The original specimen was discovered in a coastal forest in Latvia and examined under a microscope at 16× magnification. The beetle is depicted moving across the sand on a beach. The corners of the cabinet feature elements reminiscent of columns, adorned with wood carvings depicting plants and dune grasses, whilst a shell motif adorns the upper section. The cabinet is laid out as follows: Eleven drawers, a stationery compartment, a wine compartment, document compartments, shelves and two concealed compartments. All the wooden joints are made by hand, without the use of tools or screws.
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About the sale Contemporary Design and Artistic Tapestries
Auction location
Auction time 11/12/2026 at 5:00 PM
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