Anyone know about getting Ron Arad furniture valued?

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I know this is a long shot, but I've just realised that our old bed is a bit of a design classic. It was designed by Ron Arad when he was part of the One-Off group, back in the late 80s. Or so I was told when I bought it. Anyone recommend how I can get it valued, for insurance purposes (although would be happy to sell if price was right).

bump! I know this is a long shot...

Don't know but since Ron Arad is still working, couldn't you just ask one of the stores that sells his stuff? Or search on ebay?

Specialist furniture dealer ?

Call one of the salerooms, Sothebys or Christies - they have experts in all sorts of periods of furniture and will be able to help you

Thanks for all your replies. I know about Sothebys and Christies but, having done a brief search of their website, wasn't sure if they would be interested in this period of his work. Also worried they might laugh at me! There aren't any Arads from his One-Off period on e-bay or any specialist furniture dealers who seem to be offering this stuff, save for some chairs he made out of car seats. Nor do there seem to be any collectors out there looking for it.

Why not offer it on ebay with a reserve which is equal to your "price is right" amount. If it doesn't sell, you're only out of pocket a minimal amount for ebay fees, but you never know - you might get loads of interest .... it would at least tell you whether there's general interest in his work.

phone up century classic furniture on marylebone high street 020 7487 5100 and ask them. they will know the current market price. most knowlegeable people in london for this era of furniture.

Thank you princess pea! I will ring them rightaway.

There is a shop on Tottenham Court Road (London) which sells the Arad bookshelves ? Purves and Purves ? not sure if they sell other Arad products.

Thanks edam, I have pressed my face against Purves & Purves' window in the past--they sell absolutely gorgeous stuff!

don't they just...