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Ron Arad
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- 'Italian Fish': A chair
- steel
- 97cm. high by 99cm. wide;
- 3ft 2¼in., 3ft 3in.
polished stainless steel and patinated mild steel, hammered and welded, with an oval seat
Provenance
D. Signers Raumkonzeption, Düsseldorf
Acquired from the above, early 1990s
Literature
Deyan Sudjic, Ron Arad: Restless Furniture, London, 1989, p. 103
Sticks & Stones: One Offs & Short Runs, Vitra Design Museum, exhibition catalogue, 1991, pp. 92-93
Deyan Sudjic, Ron Arad, London, 1999, p. 64
Condition
A striking model. With intended variations to the black/brown patina, consistent with method of application. Old marks and scratches and tarnished in places. An early example of good overall condition 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
'Wrinkly Fish' from this edition sold in these rooms, Fine 20th Century Design, 29 October 2009, lot 84.
The Italian Fish series took its name from a chair designed by Gaetano Pesce for the Italian manufacturer Cassina, to which it bears a vague similarity.