Lot 204
  • 204

Arman

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Arman
  • Accumulation (Cutlery)
  • signed
  • cutlery in resin in plexiglass
  • 45 by 26 by 12.9cm.; 17 3/4 by 10 1/4 by 5 1/8 in.
  • Executed in 1974.

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner

Condition

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the colours and brighter and fresher in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are four small fine cracks within the resin visible from above. There is some discolouration to the resin towards the top and bottom. There appears to be some oxidation in places to some of the cutlery inherent to the artist's choice of medium. There are scattered scratches and rub marks throughout the composition, most notably at the top and bottom edges of the plexiglass encasement. There are tiny chips in places to the extreme edges visible upon close inspection. There is a faint horizontal scuff mark to the upper right hand edge of the front plane and several further such marks to the above right edge. There is very light wear to all four lower corners.
"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

This work is registered in the Denyse Durand-Ruel Archives under the number 2410 and accompanied by a photo-certificate of authenticity signed by the artist