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ARMAN | In limbo
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Arman
- In limbo
- signed and dated 61
- 99 x 26,7 x 18 cm; 39 x 10 1/2 x 7 in.
accumulation of dolls in an artist's boxExecuted in 1961.This work is recorded in the Arman Studio Archives New York under number APA# 8002.61.014.This work is registered in the archives of Denyse Durand-Ruel under number 2850 and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owners
Exhibited
Nice, Galerie des Ponchettes, Les Nouveaux Réalistes, July-September 1982
Vence, Château Notre-Dame des Fleurs, Galerie Beaubourg, Les nouveaux réalistes, 26 June-31 October 1997
Vence, Château Notre-Dame des Fleurs, Galerie Beaubourg, Les nouveaux réalistes, 26 June-31 October 1997
Literature
Ted Castle, Arman: Papiers découpés 1982, Galerie Beaubourg, 1982, illustrated
Arman, Exhibition catalogue at The Seibu Museum of Art, Tokyo, 1985, p. 7, no. 7, illustrated
Jan Van der Marck, Arman, 1984, illustrated
Bernard Lamarche-Vadel, Arman, 1987, p. 110, illustrated
Denyse Durand-Ruel, Arman, Catalogue raisonné II, Paris, 1991, p. 90, n°150, illustrated
Pierre Nahon, L'Histoire de la Galerie Beaubourg II, 1988-1994, Paris, 2009, p. 239, illustrated in colour
Arman, Exhibition catalogue at The Seibu Museum of Art, Tokyo, 1985, p. 7, no. 7, illustrated
Jan Van der Marck, Arman, 1984, illustrated
Bernard Lamarche-Vadel, Arman, 1987, p. 110, illustrated
Denyse Durand-Ruel, Arman, Catalogue raisonné II, Paris, 1991, p. 90, n°150, illustrated
Pierre Nahon, L'Histoire de la Galerie Beaubourg II, 1988-1994, Paris, 2009, p. 239, illustrated in colour
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the printed catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is slightly softer. There is some natural oxidation visible in the creases of the frame together with a few tiny scratches to the glass surface. All elements seem stable and are in original condition. Imperfections to the surface are in keeping with the artist technique and chosen medium. This work is in very good original 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."
Catalogue Note
Arman accumulated everything and collected everything. In his life and in his work. Arman is this exceptional connoisseur, curious of every form, every civilization and every object in the world.