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Hajime Sorayama — Sexy Robot 001 Pink Bathing Suit 379/400 + Sexy Robot Book First Edition 1983 - rareCollector\'s lot documenting the evolution of Hajime Sorayama\'s Sexy Robot, combining the large sculpture produced in 2011 with the landmark Sexy Robot book first published by Genko-sha in 1983.Sexy Robot 001 in Pink Bathing Suit was produced as a limited edition of 400 examples. The present example is numbered 379/400, identified on both its Certificate of Authenticity and numbered plaque.The 1983 book documents the origins of Sorayama\'s Sexy Robot imagery, while the sculpture represents the three-dimensional development of the same visual language almost three decades later. The 29 × 22.5 cm volume is in very good condition, with minor age-related cover wear and clean, intact pagesStyle: His illustrations combine female anatomy with chrome metal, fusing sensuality and technology.
Cinematic Influences: Sorayama’s creations and his 1983 book Sexy Robot have inspired global sci-fi imagery, influencing the design of films such as RoboCop the origins of which are also explored in the Netflix series The Movies That Made Us and providing visual references for movies like Ex Machina.
TV Special: Playboy TV produced a television special focusing on the works and signature erotic-futuristic style of the Japanese artist.Condition Excellent with box and COA. The little finger on the right hand is missing, a minor detail in the overall presentation and clearly documented in the photographs.• Resin/polystone sculpture with pink fabric swimsuit
• Dimensions: sculpture 44 × 10.5 × 10.5 cm; overall with base approx. 54.5 × 21.5 × 21.5 cm (H × W × D)
• Number 379/400
• Original box
• Numbered Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
• Numbered plaque and art card• Rare Sexy Robot book, Genko-sha, 1983 first edition, 29 × 22.5 cm (H × W), English-language softcover
