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Ron Arad
Estimate
60,000 - 90,000 GBP
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Description
- 'New Orleans' armchair
painted '3' to the seat back and to the reverse, moulded 'Ron Arad London 99' to reverse and etched signature 'Ron Arad'
- paint, polyester
- 94cm. high by 134cm. wide;
- 3ft 2in., 4ft 4¾in.
pigmented polyester reinforced with fibreglass
Literature
Matthew Collings, Ron Arad talks to Matthew Collings, London, 2004, pp. 8-9, 81-85
Ron Arad: No Discipline, Centre Pompidou, exhibition catalogue, 2008, pp. 110-111
Condition
A rare, striking and impressive piece by this major designer. Blues are slightly lighter in tone and more vivid than the catalogue illustration suggests. Typical minor old marks and scratches in places, consistent with age. There are a few air bubble holes in places, caused by the method of manufacture and not distracting. There is a 5cm long minor scratch to the lower right front corner, just visible in the catalogue illustration. A high impact piece, in good condition overall and ready for display.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The form of Ron Arad's 1999 'New Orleans' armchair is taken from that of his 1988 'Big Easy' design. The title of the original design carries New Orleans' nickname 'Big Easy'. Each 'New Orleans' is individually made out of paint, built up layer by layer from the outside in, rather than being cut from steel.
"Every time I was about to paint one I'd have a plan of what I was going to do, and in the end it was never remotely like that' Ron Arad(Collings, p. 81)