Stunning half scale sculpture inspired by the iconic Porsche 917k, a maze of tubular aluminium and carbon fibre connected by artist designed 3d printed joints.
| limited numbered edition of: | 4 editions worldwide |
| materials: | aluminium, carbon fibre, acrylic, 3d printed nylon |
| size (cm): | 259 cm x 104 x 47 approx. |
| size (inches): | 100 inch x 39 x 18 approx. |
| weight: | 5 kg/ 14 lbs approx. |
| artwork code: | Type 071 |
| availability: | 1 available now |
| acquire for (£GBP): | £17,900 |
About the sculpture:
THE INSPIRATION – 50 years ago, drivers Helmut Marko and Gijs van Lennep won Le Mans in their Martini Porsche 917k at a record speed and distance, only beaten twice since! The car’s secret advantage came from its unique Magnesium-alloy chassis: super lightweight yet fragile, and notably hard to weld. This secret is celebrated in Ambrose’s sculpture.
THE SCULPTURE – Jonny Ambrose’s digitally designed sculpture is a stylised, half scale Porsche 917 in tubular carbon fibre and aluminium, connected by custom 3d printed ‘organic’ joints. The polygonal 2.5m long design, with detailed representative chassis, creates a bold and playful 3d maze of interweaving lines to look into and wonder at.
THE LOOK – The half scale chassis is portrayed by aluminium tubes, not welded but uniquely connected by bespoke ‘3d printed’ joints, all individually designed and constructed by the artist. With a carbon fibre ‘body’ also connected by black 3d printed joints, the result is a lightweight, fragile looking sculptural maze of lines to lose yourself in.
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The sculpture comes with an integral white plinth base. Alternative options can be arranged.
Each sculpture comes with:
- 1 – Each sculpture is signed and dated by the artist.
- 2 – Certificate of Authenticity, complete with numbered edition, signed and dated by the artist.
- 3 – Protective baize underside to each plinth.
- 4 – Protective white cloth gloves, to professionally handle the artwork
Shipping:
International shipping is available (secure crate / tracked / insured).
Local collection from my workshop is possible by appointment.
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