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Jean Arp
Estimate
140,000 - 180,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean Arp
- Scrutant l'horizon
- stamped ARP and numbered 2/3 on the interior
- bronze
- height: 106cm., 41¾in.
Provenance
Brook Street Gallery, London (acquired in 1970)
Private Collection, Detroit
Donald Morris Gallery, Michigan (acquired from the above in 1980)
Obelisk Gallery, Boston
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1984
Private Collection, Detroit
Donald Morris Gallery, Michigan (acquired from the above in 1980)
Obelisk Gallery, Boston
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1984
Literature
Eduard Trier, Jean Arp, Sculptures 1957-1966, Stuttgart, 1968, no. 314, illustration of the marble version p. 94
Ionel Jianou, Jean Arp, Paris, 1973, no. 314, illustration of the larger granite version pl. 46
Arp (exhibition catalogue), The Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis, 1987, no. 263, illustration of the marble version p. 241
Serge Fauchereau, Arp, London, 1989, no. 130, illustration of another cast p. 99
Arie Hartog (ed.), Sculptures, A critical survey, Ostfildern, 2012, no. 314, illustration of the marble version p. 378 (listed with erroneous provenance)
Ionel Jianou, Jean Arp, Paris, 1973, no. 314, illustration of the larger granite version pl. 46
Arp (exhibition catalogue), The Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis, 1987, no. 263, illustration of the marble version p. 241
Serge Fauchereau, Arp, London, 1989, no. 130, illustration of another cast p. 99
Arie Hartog (ed.), Sculptures, A critical survey, Ostfildern, 2012, no. 314, illustration of the marble version p. 378 (listed with erroneous provenance)
Condition
Golden brown patina. Modulation throughout the surface appears inherent to the patina. Occasional scattered dark spots correspond to visible casting plugs. Surface is clean. This work is in overall very good condition.
"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."