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Ron Arad
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- 'Mini-Bookworm' Shelf, designed 1993, executed 1994
- steel, iron
- 500 H x 15.2 D cm. (196 7/8 x 6 in.)
produced by Ron Arad Associates
bright annealed steel and patinated mild steel
bright annealed steel and patinated mild steel
Literature
Volker Albus, Design Classics, The Bookworm by Ron Arad, Frankfurt am Main, 1997, passim including p. 27 for an installation of various versions of the 'Bookworm' at an installation at the Galleria Internos, Milan, 1993
Deyan Sudjic, Ron Arad, Singapore, 1999, p. 105 for a relatable example
Luca Dosi Delfini ed., The Furniture Collection Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam 1850-2000 From Michael Thonet to Marcel Wanders, Amsterdam, 2004, pp. 14, 96, cat. no. 018, inv. no. 1993.1.149 for the prototype
Emily Hall, ed., Ron Arad No Discipline, exh. cat., New York, 2009, p. 61 for a relatable example
Deyan Sudjic, Ron Arad, Singapore, 1999, p. 105 for a relatable example
Luca Dosi Delfini ed., The Furniture Collection Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam 1850-2000 From Michael Thonet to Marcel Wanders, Amsterdam, 2004, pp. 14, 96, cat. no. 018, inv. no. 1993.1.149 for the prototype
Emily Hall, ed., Ron Arad No Discipline, exh. cat., New York, 2009, p. 61 for a relatable example
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age and gentle use. Light scattered surface scratches and scuffs to the annealed steel. Scattered faint surface scratches and very light surface rust to the steel brackets. Presents very well overall.
"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."