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Ron Arad
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Ron Arad
- 'Southern Hemisphere' Functional Sculpture
- from an edition of 6 + 2 AP
- patinated aluminium
Provenance
Acquired directly from the producer by the present owner
Exhibited
Paris, Centre Pompidou, Galerie Sud, Ron Arad: No Discipline, 19 November, 2008 - 16 March, 2009
Literature
Marie-Laure Jousset, ed., Ron Arad: No Discipline, exh. cat., Paris, 2008, pp. 130-131, illustrated
Condition
Overall very good condition. Scattered oxidation to the front rim of the piece which are possibly salts in the metal inherent in the casting process. A fine hairline crack to the very bottom rear of the piece running at an arc, approximately 12.5 cm and appears to be inherent in the production of the work and is not visually distracting.Three very fine faint scratches to the bottom rear running vertically, approximately 10 cm, 8 cm and 8 cm long. The hairline crack in the work has been inspected by a professional restorer and they believe this to be a patch and structurally sound and does not impact the structural integrity of the piece. A quote to fill the crack and remove the salts by a restorer can be produced upon request.
"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
Israeli-born Ron Arad was born in 1951 and graduated from the Architectural Association in London in 1979. He proceeded to set up his own architecture and industrial design studio, forging himself an unparalleled creative identity and a notorious challenging attitude towards art, design and architecture. Refusing to be fully assimilated with either one of the disciplines, he stated: `I do not need a passport to go from one to the other`. His `No discipline` exhibition at the Centre Pompidou in Paris was held in 2009 and exemplifies the full panoply of his oeuvre ranging from crude re-appropriated to digitally manufactured elements.
Fluid and imposing, this bronze plated steel chair is one of a limited edition of 6 pieces from 2006. Carving out a generous seating area from a sphere, the chair is characterised by its bold form and strong visual patina, bearing no sign of any bolts or welding joints. The seating device is a characteristically strong presence and evokes a somewhat space-age or timeless language.