Lamborghini 'sculpture' auctioned for $143K

Made from 10-millimetre steel rods (a common medium for Radcliffe) spraypainted fluoro orange, the Countach was produced in 1:1 scale, one of many car sculptures created by the British sculptor, and was exhibited under the name of 'Koenig'.

First displayed on the streets of London shortly after its completion, it reportedly received more attention than a real Countach would have if parked in the same location.

The attention to detail put into the sculpture is incredible, and all of its angles and curves perfectly mimic those of the real car, down to the inscription of "Pirelli P7" on the tyres. Its orange paint only helps to highlight the Countach's distinctive sharp angles, and it shows off all the best aspects of a shape that captivated a generation.

Koenig looks remarkably similar to a Lamborghini sculpture on show at one of the early Motorclassica events in Melbourne, but we've been unable to confirm it it's the same creation.

At the RM Auctions Paris Sale on February 5, Radcliffe's 'Koenig' Lambo Countach sculpture sold for _93,600 (AU$143,000 approx).

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Images: Benedict Radcliffe, courtesy of RM Auctions