Lot 103
Kevin Coates: A sunstone and fire agate crab ring §
Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000
Auction: 23 October 2024 From 14:00 BST
Description
Set with a cabochon sunstone and fire agate, encased in a styled exoskeleton with prominent claws, to a trifurcated band, signed Coates, ring size L/M
Please note, this lot is sold subject to Artist's Resale rights.
Footnote
Born in Surrey, England Kevin Coates (b. 1950) studied his Foundation Studies at West Sussex College of Design from 1969 to 1970. He then received a degree from Central School of Art and Design in London (1970 -1973), an MA in jewellery design at the Royal College of Art in London (1976 -1979), and a PhD the Royal College of Art, London. Coates was appointed Liveryman by the Goldsmiths’ Company and also made a Fellow of the Royal College of Art.
A mathematician, musician, an artist and a goldsmith, Kevin Coates work is steeped in imagery and symbolism. His mixed media work incorporates gold, precious stones and organic materials. His work can be found in the permanent collection of the V&A Museum, London.
