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Provenance

Private European Collection

Literature

Charlotte and Peter Fiell, eds., 1000 Chairs , Cologne, 2000, p. 610 Ron Arad , exh. cat., Barry Friedman Gallery, New York, 2005, pp. 55 and 101 Condition Overall in excellent condition. The piece has been recently professionally cleaned to remove all tarnish and fingerprints. The bronze surface shows fingerprints and other marks when touched, which cannot removed with simple cleaning and requires professional polishing. 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.

Catalog summary

Ron Arad "Before Summer" with engraved signature and number mirror-polished bronze and steel number two from an edition of five Provenance Private European Collection Literature Charlotte and Peter Fiell, eds., 1000 Chairs , Cologne, 2000, p. 610 Ron Arad , exh. cat., Barry Friedman Gallery, New York, 2005, pp. 55 and 101 Condition Overall in excellent condition. The piece has been recently professionally cleaned to remove all tarnish and fingerprints. The bronze surface shows fingerprints and other marks when touched, which cannot removed with simple cleaning and requires professional polishing. 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.