- 117
Arman
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Arman
- Discorded Accordion
- broken accordian embedded in concrete
- 144 by 104 by 20.3cm.; 56 3/4 by 41 by 8in.
- Executed in 1974.
Provenance
Andrew Crispo Gallery, New York
Galerie Enrico Navarra, Paris
Vecchiato Art Galleries, Padova
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1997
Exhibited
New York, Andrew Crispo Gallery, Arman: Concrete Lyrics, 1974, no. 10, illustrated in colour
Literature
Exhibition Catalogue, Paris, Galerie Enrico Navarra, Arman, 1997, p. 30, illustrated
Bernard Lamarche-Vadel, Arman, Paris, 1998, p. 226, no. 226, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is deeper and richer in the original. The illustration fails to fully convey the rich textural qualities of the collaged elements.
Condition: This work is in good condition. There are a number of scattered losses and chips around the frame, notably to the lower right corner and the right frame edge. Some surface dirt has collected in the crevasses, along the bottom of the frame, and in other places throughout the works' surface. There are several hairline cracks to the concrete throughout. Some deterioration has occurred to the encased elements over time, and a few of the elements are coming loose.
"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
This work is recorded in the Arman Studio Archives, New York under number APA# 8207.74.049 and the Denyse Durand-Ruel Archives under number 1740