Sotheby's is Set to Auction Virgil Abloh's EFFLORESCENCE Desk
Sotheby's unveils its upcoming The Now evening auction that is going to spotlight the late designer Virgil Abloh with the EFFLORESCENCE Series.
It was originally showcased in Paris back in 2019 -- once speaking about Sotheby's, Abloh states that “To me, design always has the inherent idea of being a bridge from the past, with an eye towards the future.” The auction is set to kick off in New York at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time on May 18th. The iconic desk is the most notable item that is to be anticipated. It has a cream base foundation and the perforated signature detail along with blue graffiti-like designs over the bottom section of the desk.
Image Credit: Virgil Abloh, Sotheby's
It was originally showcased in Paris back in 2019 -- once speaking about Sotheby's, Abloh states that “To me, design always has the inherent idea of being a bridge from the past, with an eye towards the future.” The auction is set to kick off in New York at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time on May 18th. The iconic desk is the most notable item that is to be anticipated. It has a cream base foundation and the perforated signature detail along with blue graffiti-like designs over the bottom section of the desk.
Image Credit: Virgil Abloh, Sotheby's
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