Arman

Galerie Lawrence, Paris
Galerie Ileana Sonnabend, Paris
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1970

Zürich, Kunsthaus Zürich, Peau de Lion, 1970
Karlsruhe, Badischer Kunstverein, Peau de Lion, 1972

Denyse Durand-Ruel, Arman, Catalogue Raisonné II, Paris 1994, p. 169, no. 358, illustrated

Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter in the original. The illustration fails to accurately convey the shimmery quality of the steel elements. Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are some very light, unobtrusive scratches in some places throughout the surface of the plexiglass, only visible under raking light. There are two diagonal rub marks to the top left hand corner. There is a stable crack by the nail in the top and bottom right corners. There is a small chip to the bottom right hand corner of the wood frame and some fine hairline cracks and scuff marks scattered in places throughout the wood.
"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."