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Illy 'Alien' Espresso Set Designed by David Byrne - $375 (Brightwood-Takoma)
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Porcelain Illy 'Alien' Espresso Set by Rosenthal, designed by David Byrne. Bought at Bloomingdale's in 2000-2001 but never used. Comes with original box and brochure.
Numbered and signed by David Byrne.
From Illy's website:
Illy Collection Cups from 2001, Designed and Signed by DAVID BYRNE (b. 1952, UK)
Original Description:
Alien collection is comprised of a sugar bowl reminiscent of a space ship and 4 espresso cups with a twist — each cup has two handles representing the ears of the Aliens.
Byrne has illustrated the cups with very amusing and colorful faces of outer space visitors. “Today, we are all Aliens“, says the artist, “seeing these small Aliens on the cups, we can recognize parts of ourselves. You only have to look around to see that they are everywhere… on our t-shirts, in night clubs, on skateboards, in movies, on TV, in advertising…
We are close to Aliens and they look rather friendly… If you ever wondered what’s inside an Alien’s head, I can tell you — it’s coffee!"
Asking $375 cash or best reasonable offer. We do not accept payment apps. Cash only.
Meet at
1) Takoma DC parking lot of CVS on Carroll St NW, DC
2) Downtown DC near Franklin Square
3) Trade Roots Cafe Arlington (Westover neighborhood).
If interested phone or text and tell me which location you'd like to meet , date and time. Sorry, no emails or chat.
Thank you for looking. All sales are final.
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