- 5
Ron Arad
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 'Tom Bloc'
- etched and inscribed 'Ron Arad 5/6'
- aluminium
- 87.5cm. high by 100cm. wide by 95cm. deep;
- 2ft 10½in., 3ft 3¼in., 3ft 1½in.
polished aluminium
Literature
'Ron Arad: No Discipline', exhibition catalogue, Centre Pompidou, Paris, 19th November 2008 to 16th March 2009, p. 107
'Ron Arad: No Discipline', exhibition catalogue, The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 28th July to 19th October 2009, p. 93
'Ron Arad: No Discipline', exhibition catalogue, The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 28th July to 19th October 2009, p. 93
Condition
An impressive piece of good overall appearance and in original condition. Very slight scratching consistent with polishing. 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
Arad designed the 'Tom Vac' chair in 1997 following a commission from Domus magazine to design an installation for the Milan Furniture Fair. 100 examples were made in aluminium and stacked vertically in the centre of a busy intersection in the city centre. From this design the chair was then industrially produced in injection-moulded plastic and has since become one of his most popular designs. Almost a decade later Arad produced two more iterations of the design, the 'Thick Vac' and the current 'Tom Bloc', each developed from two untrimmed 'Tom Vacs'.