A LARGE GILDED FIBREGLASS AND SYNTHETIC POLYMER MODEL OF A COILED SNAKE
Lot 162 The following lot is sold in aid of the Museum of British Folklore

A LARGE GILDED FIBREGLASS AND SYNTHETIC POLYMER MODEL OF A COILED SNAKE

DESIGNED BY SIMON COSTIN FOR THE EASTER FABERGE WINDOW, HARRODS, 2014, DONATED BY FABERGE

Closed3 September 2014

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A LARGE GILDED FIBREGLASS AND SYNTHETIC POLYMER MODEL OF A COILED SNAKE
DESIGNED BY SIMON COSTIN FOR THE EASTER FABERGE WINDOW, HARRODS, 2014, DONATED BY FABERGE
With a hissing tongue and gem-set eyes, sectional construction in two parts
69 in. (175 cm.) high; 96 ½ in. (245 cm.) long approx.

Specialist note

This prop was made by Simon Costin, an internationally respected art director and set designer renowned for his conceptually ambitious high-fashion editorial and catwalk show designs. He has collaborated extensively with Alexander McQueen and other haute couture brands. The snake was made for Harrod’s windows, promoting their recent Easter Faberge event in collaboration with Faberge.