A “cracked”glaze pattern is colored with clearly defined cracks etched at different depths.
Ferrari will auction a unique one-off 599 GTB Fiorano China Limited Edition, signed by Chinese artist Lu Hao, on the third of November. The super car will appear at a ” Gala Auction Event” hosted by Ferrari in Beijing.
This car follows the Italian sports car maker’s announcement last month of a small series of specially-designed 599 GTB Fiorano China Limited Edition models.
The one-off incorporates a number of the features of the China Limited Edition cars, a very limited series of less than a dozen cars finished in two-tone Rosso Fuoco” (fire red) with silver roof and characterized by unique Chinese design elements.
The company claims that this model represents an even more exclusive version, thanks to a very special exterior finish, which draws inspiration from Ge Kiln porcelain of the Song Dynasty.
Porcelain, one of China’s most distinctive arts, was brought to the West via the Silk Road.
Lu Hao has blended traditional design elements with Ferrari’s innovative styling to create a truly unique vehicle using a “cracked”glaze pattern, which is colored with clearly defined cracks etched at different depths.
Porcelain is one of China’s most distinctive ancient arts which was brought to the West via the Silk Road thousands of years ago. Using Ge Kin porcelain as the inspiration for the one-off version is a perfect complement to Ferrari’s China Limited Edition Model.
Only a few hundred pieces of Ge Kiln porcelain exist today, all of which are considered priceless treasures. The “cracked” glaze pattern has the luster of jade and is often used to symbolize the qualities of a true gentleman. As one of China’s most successful and influential contemporary artists, Lu Hao has exhibited his work in major museums and galleries around the world. For this project he drew inspiration from China’s rich cultural heritage, and as a Ferrari owner, he has a particularly intimate connection with the brand.
“The 599 China Limited Edition model is a true masterpiece, combining rich Chinese artistic heritage with Italian design in a most spectacular way,” says Marco Mattiacci, CEO of Ferrari Asia Pacific.
The proceeds generated from the sale of this car will be used to help young Chinese students studying automotive engineering. Details of this program will be released during the auction.
This is just the latest example of charitable events organized by Ferrari in China since Ferrari Maserati Cars International Trading – Shanghai Co. Ltd was set up in 2004. Other fund-raising efforts have seen Ferrari donate over €500,000 to local charities.