An early 'Large Bookworm' shelving system, designed and executed 1993

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RON ARAD (B. 1951)
An early 'Large Bookworm' shelving system, designed and executed 1993
executed by Ron Arad Studio, Italy, number 2 of 5 artist's proofs from the edition of 20 plus 5 artist's proofs and 3 prototypes, patinated sprung steel
573 ¼ long x 13 in. deep (1456 x 33 cm.)
engraved Ron Arad A.P. 2 / 5

Literature

Other examples of this model illustrated:
D. Sudjic, Ron Arad, London, 1999, pp. 106-107;
M.L. Jousset, Sir C. Frayling and J. Safran Foer, et al., Ron Arad No Discipline, exh. cat., Museum of Modern Art, New York, 2009, p. 61.

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Lot Essay

Unlike the smaller-scale open edition Bookworm, the limited edition 'Large Bookworm' studio-production features a wider depth shelf.

Christie's would like to thank Caroline Thorman of Ron Arad Associates for her assistance with the cataloguing of this lot.

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