- 172
Arman
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Arman
- Untitled
- indistinctly signed inside violin case at lower left; inscribed on the backing (possibly in another hand)
- acrylic on violin and bow with case mounted to panel
- 39 1/4 by 31 1/2 by 4 1/2 in.
- 99.5 by 80 by 11.5 cm.
Provenance
Gift from the artist to his granddaughter, 1991
Private Collection, Florida
Private Collection, Florida
Condition
Unframed. In good condition aside from dust and dirt in the crevices. Small scratch and indentation to backing board lower left below case. Small chips to paint at bolt connecting case to board upper center by tuning keys. Paint cracked lower right where violins is attached to case and area of cracquelure along bottom. Paint cracked at top buckle on the right. Violin piece protruding from the case is loose from its glue mount. Inscription VERSO reads: Madison/Arman Monte Carlo. Madison inscribed a second time.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Executed in 1991, this work is recorded in the Arman Studio Archives New York under number APA# 8021.91.088.