Magdalene Odundo, Untitled, 2000. Courtesy Phillips.
Behind the Numbers was a regular column on the modern design market for Modern magazine, in which I highlighted exceptional works achieving unexpected auction results. I used design history and market insights to place the objects in a larger cultural context and shed light on the sale price.
Behind the Numbers: A Kem Webber Cocktail Shaker
Behind the Numbers: A Meret Oppenheim Traccia Table