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Ron Arad
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ron Arad
- "Big Easy Volume 2 for 2" Chair
- engraved 12/20/Ron Arad
- mirror-polished stainless steel
number 12 from an edition of 20 and 5 artist's proofs
Literature
Dejan Sudjic, Ron Arad: Restless Furniture, London, 1989, p. 111
Alexander von Vegesack, ed., Ron Arad: “Sticks and Stones,” One Offs & Short Runs, 1980-1990, exh. cat., Vitra Design Museum, Weil am Rhein, 1990, pp. 80-81
Matthew Collings, Ron Arad talks to Matthew Collings, New York, 2004, pp. 92–93
Ron Arad, exh. cat., Barry Friedman Ltd., New York, 2005, pp. 76-77
Emily Hall, ed., Ron Arad: No Discipline, exh. cat., The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 2009, p. 42 (for the single seat "Big Easy Volume 2")
Alexander von Vegesack, ed., Ron Arad: “Sticks and Stones,” One Offs & Short Runs, 1980-1990, exh. cat., Vitra Design Museum, Weil am Rhein, 1990, pp. 80-81
Matthew Collings, Ron Arad talks to Matthew Collings, New York, 2004, pp. 92–93
Ron Arad, exh. cat., Barry Friedman Ltd., New York, 2005, pp. 76-77
Emily Hall, ed., Ron Arad: No Discipline, exh. cat., The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 2009, p. 42 (for the single seat "Big Easy Volume 2")
Condition
Overall excellent original condition. This is large scale sculpture by the artist and shows considerable care from the prior owners. With on a few minute surface scratches, which are only visible on close inspection. The surfaces of this work are executed in a mirror-polished steel and thus it should be handled with care. The present model is rare to appear at auction, and this lot is a superb example of the form.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
This is a later example of the “Volume” series produced by Ron Arad in 1989 at the One-Off shop in London. It varies from the earlier, roughly constructed “Big Easy” models through its smooth, mirror-polished finish and lack of visible welding seams. At first, the "Volume I" version was made using rough sheet metal, and later foam and upholstered iterations were developed. The two-seat version of the model is especially rare and made in an edition of 20.