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Anish Kapoor — Illy espresso cup and saucer
Anish Kapoor

Illy espresso cup and saucer

2011

This porcelain espresso cup and saucer features a striking metallic finish that creates a mesmerizing concentric circular design. The reflective surface produces dramatic contrasts between light and shadow, giving the functional vessel an almost sculptural quality. The glossy black coating transforms the everyday coffee service into a contemplative art object that plays with perception and depth. The circular composition draws the viewer's eye inward toward the cup's center, creating a sense of infinite regression. This work exemplifies the intersection of functional design and contemporary fine art practice.

Medium
Porcelain with metallic finish

Notes

Lot 205 in EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary on Artsy (May 19, 2026). Edition of 1.

🔨 Auction Lot

EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary

May 19, 2026

Lot 205

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Anish Kapoor, Illy espresso cup and saucer, 2011

This porcelain espresso cup and saucer features a striking metallic finish that creates a mesmerizing concentric circular design. The reflective surface produces dramatic contrasts between light and shadow, giving the functional vessel an almost sculptural quality. The glossy black coating transforms the everyday coffee service into a contemplative art object that plays with perception and depth. The circular composition draws the viewer's eye inward toward the cup's center, creating a sense of infinite regression. This work exemplifies the intersection of functional design and contemporary fine art practice.

Medium
Porcelain with metallic finish
Year
2011
Edition
of 1
Seen at
EHC Fine Art Auction, Unknown

Related themes

Functional Art, Porcelain, Visual Perception, Contemporary Craft, Circular Forms, Reflective Surfaces, Art Objects, Collectible Design, Tableware, Black And White, Design Sculpture, Conceptual Design, Glossy Surfaces, Everyday Objects, Optical Illusion, Contemporary Art, Light and Shadow, Metallic Finish, Minimalism, Luxury Objects

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Alex Capecelatro, Ryan Jackson, Rocky Lindt, Andrew P. Cooper