★ ULTRA-RARE MUSEUM SPECIMEN: 1998 MICHAEL GRAVES "BUILDING TIMEPIECES II" WALL CLOCK ★
Up for sale is an incredibly scarce, investment-grade piece of design history: the authentic Michael Graves "Newark" Wall Clock variant from the elite 1998 "Building Timepieces II" collection by Projects (The Markuse Corporation).
This is a rare, large-format 13.5-inch wall variant, making it a prominent statement piece for any architectural archive or high-end WHY YOU CANNOT FIND THIS CLOCK ANYWHERE ELSE ONLINE ⚠️
If you have tried searching for this exact piece, you already know it is virtually non-existent on the internet. Here is why:
1. NOT A PUBLIC RETAIL RELEASE: This clock was never sold to the general public or distributed through commercial retail channels. It was a restricted, custom-commissioned release distributed exclusively through major contemporary art museum gift shops and elite design galleries in the late 1990s.
2. INSTITUTIONAL COHORT: It was produced in micro-quantities as part of a curated exhibition series celebrating legendary global architects. It sits alongside pieces by icons like Richard Meier, Kisho Kurokawa, and Stanley Tigerman.
3. ARCHIVAL STAMPED PEDIGREE: ⚠️ NOT THE COMMON MASS-MARKET TARGET LINE ⚠️ This is NOT a piece from the mass-produced "Michael Graves Design for Target" lines of the 2000s. This is an authentic, highly restricted 1998 archive gallery piece from the elite "Building Timepieces II" exhibition series by Projects Studios. The reverse case is proudly stamped with the official, premium independent studio branding: "GRAVES DESIGN BY CONDITION:
- New Old Stock (NOS) / New in Box (NIB). This clock was never opened or used and sat undisturbed in its original packaging for decades. Comes in original packaging and was only removed from bubble wrap to photograph. Photographed in varied lighting to give the most accurate representation possible. Upon extremely close inspection under direct light held at an angle, a few very small and faint surface scratches are visible in isolated areas — not apparent under normal viewing conditions. I just like to be extra thorough! Close up photos of these areas are included. The clock is otherwise pristine. Photos are of the actual item you will receive. Please view all photos as they are part of the I’m happy to answer any questions or send additional photos upon request. Please ask all questions before buying.
- Includes the original stylized black Projects retail box. Box has minor shelf wear from storage.
- Includes original historical paperwork insert: the operational manual verifying the 1998/1999 production date, and the design registry profiling the elite architect & SPECIFICATIONS:
- Diameter: Imperial 13.5 Inches (Large Format Wall Variant)
- Dial: Architectural, powder-coated light blue inner chapter ring.
- Numeric Detail: Precision die-cut dimensional numerals that let the background face pass through, creating artistic shadow play.
- Outer Frame: Heavy-gauge brushed aluminum outer casing.
- Signature: Features the authentic, clean Michael Graves script signature on the lower front dial.
- Movement: Premium Wellgain Precision quartz movement (Requires 1x AA battery, not & HANDLING:
Finding a deadstock, unused 13.5" specimen with all original historical documentation intact is an absolute rarity. A crown jewel addition for collectors of Alessi, Memphis Milano Group, or high-design twentieth-century functional art. This piece will be packed with museum-grade care, double-boxed, and heavily padded to guarantee safe arrival.
Fast handling — ships same or next business day with calculated shipping and tracking. Signature required upon delivery. Delivery estimates are determined by carrier based on the service selected. Once accepted by carrier, transit time is outside of seller control.
Note on shipping cost: This clock is constructed of heavy-gauge aluminum and weighs 3 lbs 5 oz. unpackaged. Fully packed and boxed for safe transit it ships at approximately 5lbs in a 16x16x6 box. Calculated shipping reflects actual carrier rates for this size and weight — I do not inflate shipping costs and want to get your item to you as cost-effectively as possible while ensuring it arrives safely. If actual shipping comes in under the calculated amount, I will refund the difference.
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