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Jean Arp
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean Arp
- L'ÉTOILE
- bronze
- height (including base): 63.5cm., 25in.
Provenance
Galerie Denise René, Paris
Acquired by the family of the present owners in 1965
Literature
Carola Giedion-Welcker, Hans Arp, Stuttgart, 1957, no. 143; no. 61, illustration of the smaller version p. 94
Ionel Jianou, Jean Arp, Paris, 1973, no. 143, illustration of another cast pl. 23
Stefanie Poley, Hans Arp, Die Formensprache im Plastischen Werk, Stuttgart, 1978, no. 120, illustration of the smaller version p. 85
Arp (exhibition catalogue), Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Cambridge, 1987, illustration of the marble p. 22, illustration of the larger version p. 298
Serge Fauchereau, Arp, London, 1989, no. 105, illustration of the larger version p. 84
Ionel Jianou, Jean Arp, Paris, 1973, no. 143, illustration of another cast pl. 23
Stefanie Poley, Hans Arp, Die Formensprache im Plastischen Werk, Stuttgart, 1978, no. 120, illustration of the smaller version p. 85
Arp (exhibition catalogue), Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Cambridge, 1987, illustration of the marble p. 22, illustration of the larger version p. 298
Serge Fauchereau, Arp, London, 1989, no. 105, illustration of the larger version p. 84
Condition
Polished bronze. There are some slight surface scratches, mainly to the top of the base and to the inside of the star. There are two minor stains to the upper part of the form. Overall this work is in very 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."