SOTHEBY’S

Luna Benaï was comissioned by Sotheby's to create a one-of-a-kind jewelry box for the "Art as Jewelry as Art" auction-exhibition held at the Sotheby's flagship store in New York, September 2022.

SOTHEBY’S

Luna Benaï was comissioned by Sotheby's to create a one-of-a-kind jewelry box for the "Art as Jewelry as Art" auction-exhibition held at the Sotheby's flagship store in New York, September 2022.
luna benai atlas box sothebys

The “Atlas Box” symbolizes holding the sky whilst encompassing all the jewels and knowledge of Gaia (earth) beneath. The finish consists of an engraved rhombicuboctahedron, one of the many infinity-shapes of Archimedean geometry.

luna benai sothebys atlas box

The imprints are traditional Amazigh symbols which Luna Benaï incorporates into her contemporary design. The detachable jewel consists of solid silver, hand-painted details inspired by the lapis lazuli, turquoise, and carnelian traditionally used by the Amazigh people.

luna benai sothebys commissioned

Materials: Golden Oak with Mahogany finish (exterior), Alcantara® fabric (interior), Crystal Glass (top). Hardware: Solid Sterling Silver (also available in 18ct Gold). Key: Detachable Pendant, Silver with Italian Coral. Artisan: Handmade in Italy. Characteristics: Rhombicuboctahedron, Earth & Sky, Signed Piece 1/3, Sotheby’s exclusive. Measurements: 30x30x30 cm (length, depth, height). Price: Auctioned above asking price. The “Art as Jewelry as Art” exhibition was curated by Tiffany Dubin at Sotheby’s, New York. 15% of the proceeds were donated to the Hannan School in Morocco.

luna benai sothebys atlas box