IAN DAVENPORT (B. 1966)
Mirrored Decal
signed, titled and dated 'I. Davenport 2021 Mirrored Decal 10-2021' (on the reverse)
acrylic on aluminium mounted onto aluminium panel
23 5/8 x 19 3/4in. (60 x 50cm.)
Executed in 2021

Donated by the artist, courtesy of Waddington Custot.

Christie’s is proud to continue our collaboration with Art for Tropical Forests, a charity founded by visionary art dealer Ernst Beyeler in 2002, which combines passion for art and dedication to the protection and conservation of tropical forests worldwide. We are delighted to support the humanitarian ethos of Art for Tropical Forests with a selection of contemporary works by Gabriel Orozco, Ian Davenport, Niki de Saint Phalle, Jason Martin, Catherine Goodman, and Ekrem Yalcindag, generously donated by the artists and galleries. These lots are being sold by the Art for Tropical Forests Foundation, whose diverse programme includes habitat preservation, reforestation, forestry stewardship, and the strengthening of local communities.


The Board members of today are: Felix von Rohr (President of the Foundation); Dr. Hans Furer (Director of the Foundation); Dr. Kathrin Amaker; Katja Christ (Member of the Swiss Parliament); Ulla Dreyfus-Best; Roger Graf; Dr. Brigitte Holgreve; Peter Rettig; Prof. Dr. H.C. Marcel Tanner; Mag. Irene Gludowacz (Project Manager for Auctions).