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Nick Cave — Hustle Coattrench coat, cast
Nick Cave — Hustle Coattrench coat, cast
Nick Cave

Hustle Coattrench coat, cast

2017

A sculptural garment constructed from a neutral beige trench coat layered over an elaborate assemblage of decorative chains, beads, and ornamental elements in gold, bronze, and jewel tones. The coat features a brown suede collar and traditional button closures, while the interior reveals an explosive display of hanging chains, costume jewelry, and mixed materials that cascade downward. The work is presented on a wooden hanger mounted against a white wall, creating a striking contrast between the austere exterior and the exuberant, densely embellished interior. This juxtaposition explores themes of concealment and revelation, surface and depth, and the relationship between utilitarian fashion and artistic expression.

Medium
bronze hand, metal, costume jewelry and found metal objects
Overall

Notes

Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.

🔨 Auction Lot

Contemporary Day Auction

May 15, 2026

Estimate: $50,000$70,000

For Sale

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Nick Cave, Hustle Coattrench coat, cast, 2017

A sculptural garment constructed from a neutral beige trench coat layered over an elaborate assemblage of decorative chains, beads, and ornamental elements in gold, bronze, and jewel tones. The coat features a brown suede collar and traditional button closures, while the interior reveals an explosive display of hanging chains, costume jewelry, and mixed materials that cascade downward. The work is presented on a wooden hanger mounted against a white wall, creating a striking contrast between the austere exterior and the exuberant, densely embellished interior. This juxtaposition explores themes of concealment and revelation, surface and depth, and the relationship between utilitarian fashion and artistic expression.

Medium
bronze hand, metal, costume jewelry and found metal objects
Dimensions
overall: 149.9 x 104.1 x 40.6 cm
Year
2017
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Decorative Chains, Fashion as Art, Interactive Sculpture, Ornamental Objects, Interior Exterior, Conceptual Fashion, Material Culture, Mixed Media Sculpture, Wearable Art, Jewelry Assemblage, Wall Mounted, Contemporary Art, Textile Installation, Sculptural Garment, Found Objects

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