Sotheby’swill offer the Artek Pavilion by internationally recognized architect Shigeru Ban in collaboration with UPM, one of the world’s leading forest products groups, as part of the June 14, 2008 sale of Important 20th Century Design. Made primarily from recycled materials, this prefabricated pavilion, which has been exhibited in Milan, Helsinki, and Miami, demonstrates the ingenuity of design in offering alternative environmentally friendly spaces in the 20th century. The Artek Pavilion is estimated to sell for $800,000/1.2 million* and is being offered on behalf of Proventus, the majority owner of Artek, with the proceeds being donated to arts and culture affiliated charities.

Posted: 04|30|08 at 10:50 am. Filed under: US News.