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Jean Arp
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean Arp
- DÉCOUPAGE NO. 26 (NICE)
inscribed Arp and numbered 26 5/5
brass
- height (not including base): 41cm., 16 1/8 in.
Provenance
Fondation Arp, Clamart (until 1967)
Brook Street Gallery, London
Acquired from the above by the family of the present owners on 10th October 1972
Brook Street Gallery, London
Acquired from the above by the family of the present owners on 10th October 1972
Literature
Ionel Jianou, Jean Arp, Paris, 1973, listed p. 65
Bernd Rau, Hans Arp - Die Reliefs Oeuvre-Katalog, Stuttgart, 1981, no. 711, illustration of another cast p. 343
Condition
Attractive gold patina. There are some minor handling marks and some scattered spots to the surface, which it should be possible to remove through professional cleaning. There are some seams visible to the feet of the sculpture, probably inherent to the casting process and some minor surface scratches. There is a chip to the top left of the marble base which can easily be restored. The base is not original to the work and can be replaced. This work is in good 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."