Lot 49
  • 49

Ron Arad

Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 HKD
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Description

  • Ron Arad
  • Blo-Void 3
  • inscribed with the artist's signature and numbered 3/20 
  • mirror-polished aluminium alloy, anodized woven-aluminium mesh
Executed in 2004, this work is number 3 from an edition of 20.

Provenance

Ben Brown Fine Arts, Hong Kong
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2010

Condition

This work is in good condition. There is evidence of scattered minor abrasions and some dents across the surface, primarily along the upper right edge and on the right side of the chair, inherent to the nature of the medium. There is evidence of tarnishing throughout the surface, predominately one mark on the right side of the chair.
"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 is different because he's gone from architecture and design into pure art, and then he ricochets off of all three.
- François-Henri Pinault , quoted by Rebecca Voight, hintmag.com, November 18, 2008