Living Artists Contemporary Art Auction
Lot 260:
Roman Conimbriga mosaic in framed embroidery. It is one of a kind.António Adauta started working as an artisan in 1990 when student in Coimbra “rediscovered” the mosaics of Conimbriga and adapted its patterns to create an Arraiolos stitch framed handmade embroidery.Palmares: Golden Anchor by Coats threads 1998 Award for Centauro Marinho®. Honourable Mention by Coats threads 2005 for ADN and 2006 for Centro Entrelaçado®. First Prize, ex-aequo, by Famalicão Handicraft Fair 2006 for Minotauro®. Honourable Mention at FIALISBOA 2015 for Cruzes®. In 2022 he Joined Homo Faber Guide – The Michelangelo Foundation. Gold Winner by Architecture & Design Collection Awards 2022- USA; Bronze Winner by A’ Design Award and Competition 2023 – Italy; Bronze Winner by Houzee Awards 2023 – USA; Silver Winner by MUSE Design Awards 2023, for Caos® – USA; Special Mention for Minotauro® by German Design Awards 2024 – Germany. Platinum Medal by Design Skill Award 2023 – USA. Porto – Portugal. 45 x 47 cm. Textiles.
Condition: Good, as in the images
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